Rwanda: A Look at the Increase of Women in Mining

The increase in women in the mining industry is a result of a deliberate change in the culture and policies of the sector. Mining was traditionally dominated by men because of its… Read more »

Rwanda: Kicukiro, Gasabo Crowned Wheelchair Basketball Champions

Kicukiro (men) and Gasabo (women) were crowned champions of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities Wheelchair Basketball competition that took place at STECOL in Masoro… Read more »

Rwanda: How Rwanda is Faring in Wetlands Restoration

Conservation experts are researching amphibians, such as frogs, and how they can help figure out how to restore wetlands and make them handle changes in the weather better. Read more »

Rwanda: Global Citizen VP Talks Move Afrika - Rwanda Lineup Choices, Mission

On Wednesday, December 6, Rwanda is set to host the inaugural Move Afrika: Rwanda concert, featuring Kendrick Lamar, a Grammy Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning artiste. Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Mountain Gorilla Rally 2024 Due in June

The 2024 edition of the Rwanda Mountain Gorilla Rally has been scheduled from June 28-30. Read more »

East Africa: M23 Rebels Vow to Retake Positions as EAC Force Begins Withdrawal

The M23 rebel group operating in eastern DR Congo has said it will reoccupy the positions it handed over to the East African Community Regional Force (EACRF). Read more »

Rwanda: Inside Green Projects Financed By Rwanda Green Fund

Over the past decade, the Rwanda Green Fund has mobilized $274 million and invested in 46 transformative green projects. This achievement was highlighted during the fund's… Read more »

Rwanda: A-Level Exams - Top Winner in Languages Aspires to Be 'A Voice for the Voiceless'

At around 3 pm on December 3, at their home in Nyagatare District, 19-year-old Martha Izere Samaza's father Emilien Bisamaza received a phone call from the National Examination and… Read more »

East Africa: DR Congo - Exiting EAC Regional Force Says to Hand Over to SADC Troops

The East African Community Regional Force (EACRF) which began withdrawing from its positions in eastern DR Congo on Sunday, December 3, has indicated that it will hand over to… Read more »

Rwanda: Players Abroad - Bizimana's Fine Form Continues as Ntwari's Galaxy Reach Cup Final

It was yet another memorable weekend for Rwandan footballers plying their trade abroad as a number of them put up excellent performances in their respective teams. Read more »

Rwanda: Who is Ruvugayimikore, the FDLR Commander Killed By M23?

'Col' Protogene Ruvugayimikore, a senior commander in the UN-sanctioned terrorist FDLR militia based in eastern DR Congo, was reported killed on December 2, in fighting with the… Read more »

Rwanda: A-Level Science Champ Credits Struggling Mother for His Success

The minute his name was read out as the overall top performer in sciences in the A-Level national exams, 19-year-old Emile Cyubahiro's face said it all -- he was beyond excited. He… Read more »

Rwanda: Results for 2022/2023 Advanced Level National Exams Set for Release on December 4

The Ministry of Education is set to release the results for the 2022/2023 Advanced Level national examinations. Read more »

East Africa: Regional Force Begins Withdrawal From DR Congo

The East African Community Regional Force (EACRF) has begun withdrawing from DR Congo just over a year since it was deployed to support peace efforts for the country's… Read more »

Rwanda: Kigali - Campaign Against GBV Features Testing for NCDs, HIV

Local government officials in Kigali, on Saturday, December 2, launched a two-day campaign to sensitize people about the dangers of gender-based violence (GVB). Read more »

Rwanda: New Kung-Fu Wushu Programme Launched in Schools

Fu Wushu Federation (RKWF) last week launched a new initiative to promote Kung-Fu in schools. Read more »

Rwanda: Cricket - Rwanda Handed Tough Draw in Women's World Cup Qualifiers

Rwanda's women cricket team have been drawn in a difficult group ahead of the 2024 Cricket ICC T20 Women's World Cup qualifiers slated for which December 7-18 in Kampala, Uganda. Read more »

Rwanda: Over Rwf1.5 Billion Invested in Agri-Subsidies in Nyamagabe

Over Rwf 1.5 billion is annually invested in fertilizer and seed subsidies in Nyamagabe District to boost agricultural production, officials have announced. Read more »

Rwanda: Kunga Therapy, 7 Other Health Facilities Closed By MoH

Kunga Therapy and seven other health facilities offering traditional, complementary, and alternative medicine have been closed down by the Ministry of Health (MoH). Read more »

Rwanda: Bizimana Nets Winner as Kryvbas Edge Oleksandria

Rwanda captain Djihad Bizimana continued his impeccable form in the Ukrainian Premier League as he scored a late winner to inspire title contenders Kryvbas KR beat Oleksandria 2-1… Read more »

Rwanda: Unleash Global Innovation Lab for SDGs Kicks Off in Kigali

Unleash, a non-profit organization committed to accelerating positive change toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), has inaugurated its annual global innovation lab in… Read more »

Rwanda: Mutabazi, Imanizabayo Win National Cross-Country Championship

Middle distance runners Emmanuel Mutabazi and Emelyne Imanizabayo on Saturday struck gold to win the 2023 national Cross Country athletics championship held at IPRC-Kigali. Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda - AfDB Approves Over U.S.$270 Million for Water Access, Sanitation

Water access and sanitation for Rwandans are expected to be improved following the approval of $274.2 million (more than Rwf340 billion) by the African Development Bank (AfDB)… Read more »

Rwanda: Former Prime Minister Twagiramungu Dies in Belgium

Former Prime Minister Faustin Twagiramungu died on Saturday, December 2, in Brussels, Belgium, where he lived in self-imposed exile. He was 78. Read more »

Rwanda: Basketball - Best of Rwanda Lose to Burundi After Overtime

Henry Mwinuka and his Best of Rwanda side had a weekend to forget following Saturday's 76-73 nail biting loss to the Best of Burundi in the first leg of the off-season game held at… Read more »