Rwanda: Theecember Debuts on Colors With New Track 'Permission'

Burundian youngster Theecember, who studied high-school in Rwanda, has made his COLORS SHOW debut with a performance of his new track 'Permission' that was produced by Dollarbeats. Read more »

Rwanda: Mellow Couch Unveils Music Festival to Spotlight Rwanda's Hidden Talents

Mellow Couch, a collective of artists, is set to launch MellowFest, a new festival aimed at bringing attention to some of the "slept-on talents" in the Rwandan music scene. Read more »

Rwanda: NESA Announces Boarding Students' Holiday Travel Schedule

The National Examination and School Inspection Authority (NESA) on December 12 released a comprehensive schedule for the return of boarding school students to their homes during… Read more »

Rwanda: Electoral Commission Sets Date for Presidential, Parliamentary Elections

The National Electoral Commission has set July 14 and 15, 2024, as the dates for the elections of the President of the Republic, and that of specified Members of Parliament… Read more »

Rwanda: UK Lawmakers Vote in Favour of New Migration Treaty With Rwanda

British lawmakers on Tuesday, December 12, voted in favour of the new migration treaty signed between their country and Rwanda. Read more »

Rwanda: UNDP Boss on Backing Rwanda's Sustainable Development Initiatives

Since 1977, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has been a key development partner in Rwanda, fostering sustainable human development across economic, social, and… Read more »

Rwanda: Theft, Drug-Related Crimes on Decline - Police

Rwanda National Police (RNP) has lauded the impact of the citizenry in fighting and preventing crimes, which has continued to improve the overall safety in the country. Read more »

Africa: HIV Vaccine Trial in Africa Halted Due to Ineffectiveness

The initial attempt in Africa to assess the efficacy of two combined vaccines against HIV has been terminated as researchers determined that the intervention was ineffective. Read more »

Rwanda: PM Ngirente Tips New Military Prosecutors on Discipline, Timely Justice

Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente has urged newly appointed prosecutors to be disciplined in the discharge of their duties and expedite case proceedings for timely justice delivery. Read more »

Rwanda: New Social Initiative 'Kigali Family Night' Seeks to Help Address Domestic Challenges

Relationships Mastery, a social initiative set to launch "Kigali Family Night" (KFN) - a community-driven program is designed to facilitate candid discussions addressing critical… Read more »

Rwanda: U.S. Govt Says DR Congo, M23 Rebels Have Agreed a to 72-Hour Ceasefire

The DR Congo army and the M23 rebels on Monday, December 11, agreed to a 72-hour ceasefire, according to a statement from the US White House. Read more »

Rwanda: Gishwati-Mukura Park Witnesses Surge in Animal Population

The animal population in Gishwati-Mukura, the youngest national park in Rwanda, has grown since restoration efforts of the biosphere began in 2014. Read more »

Rwanda: Peace Cup First Round Due December 20

The 2023/24 FERWAFA Peace Cup campaign is scheduled to kick off on December 20 with first qualifying round, football governing body has confirmed. Read more »

Rwanda: Genocide Survivors in Rusizi District Get New Houses

Survivors of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in various sectors of Rusizi district have received new homes, relieving them of concerns related to meeting monthly rent payments. Read more »

Rwanda: FA Dismisses Assault Claims Against Referee Umutoni

AS Kigali defender Jean Bosco Akayezu will not face charges amid alleged assault claims against referee Aline Umutoni, Rwanda FA has said. Read more »

Rwanda: British Parliament to Vote On New UK-Rwanda Migration Plan

British lawmakers will on Tuesday, December 12, vote on the new migration treaty signed between the UK and Rwanda. Read more »

Rwanda: MP Mukabalisa Strikes Gold at Inter-Parliamentary Games

Rwandan Member of Parliament Germaine Mukabalisa struck gold on Monday, December 11, by winning the 400m race at the East African Community (EAC) Inter-Parliamentary Games held at… Read more »

Rwanda: Kinyinya Residents Encouraged to Have a Say on Green City Master Plan

The Green City Kigali (GCK) masterplan for Kinyinya Hill has reached a key milestone to precede its adoption by the City of Kigali as a statutory tool. Read more »

Rwanda: Inflation Eases Ahead of Festive Season

The increase of consumer prices on Rwanda's market has eased, reaching 9.2 per cent in November, the first-time inflation has fallen below double digits in 2023. Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda is Safe for Migrants - UK Investor

The Rwanda-UK migration treaty which comes to strengthen the existing Migration and Economic Development Partnership (MEDP) is a ''sensible move'' and a commitment by the Rwandan… Read more »

Rwanda: Ten Major Changes in the Newly-Amended Penal Law

From increasing the judge's discretionary powers to reduce a possible life sentence to at least 15 years of imprisonment - depending on mitigating circumstances - to prescribing… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda - Inmates Eligible for Parole After Serving a Quarter of Their Terms

Inmates in various correctional facilities in the country can now apply for parole after serving only a quarter of their jail terms, thanks to new amendments in the criminal… Read more »

Rwanda: Residents Anticipate Progress as Ngoma-Nyanza Road Construction Advances

Nyanza district residents are already reaping benefits of the ongoing Ngoma-Nyanza road construction. The road will link Southern Province to Eastern Province, enhancing… Read more »

East Africa: 'Premature Departure' of EAC Force From DR Congo 'Undermines' Peace Efforts

In his first address to the Security Council, Rwanda's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ernest Rwamucyo on Monday, December 11, said DR Congo's refusal to renew the… Read more »

Rwanda: Players Abroad - Bizimana Dazzles Again in Kryvbas Draw

It was a fair weekend for Rwandan players plying their trade abroad as most teams gear up for the Christmas break. Read more »