November 21, 2023
Rwanda: FAO Supports Rwanda in Eradicating Peste Des Petits Ruminants (PPR)
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is supporting Rwanda's efforts towards eradicating the current outbreak of peste des petits ruminants (PPR) - also… Read more »
November 20, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Three Opposition Candidates Back Moise Katumbi for President
DR Congo's former prime minister Matata Ponyo is one of the candidates who have pulled out of the race and announced that they will support Moïse Katumbi in the December 20… Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame Meets Cuban Vice President
President Paul Kagame met Cuban Vice President Salvador Valdes Mesa and his visiting delegation at Urugwiro Village on Monday, November 20, and engaged him in discussions aimed at… Read more »
Uganda: Goran Lojo Appointed Uganda's Gazelles Head Coach
The Federation of Ugandan Basketball Association (FUBA) has appointed Bosnian tactician Goran Lojo as new head coach for the country's senior women's team, Gazelles. Read more »
Rwanda: Govt Subsidizes Clean Cooking Technologies to Safeguard Forests
Ahead of its debut on the carbon market, the government has urged residents to embrace subsidized clean cooking technologies. These innovative solutions aim to alleviate pressure… Read more »
Rwanda: Inside FAO, EU, Rwanda's Initiative to Strengthen Food Quality, Plant Health
Rwanda has made efforts to enhance its oversight of food quality and plant health, known as phytosanitary capacities. The goal is to bring these systems in line with global… Read more »
Rwanda: NIRDA Explores Bamboo as Key Raw Material for Sustainable Construction
In a bid to promote sustainable construction practices, the National Industrial Research and Development Agency (NIRDA) spearheaded an international bamboo conference to discuss… Read more »
Rwanda: Ex-Governor Gasana Appeals Remand Ruling
Former Eastern Province Governor Emmanuel Gasana has appealed the decision made by the Nyagatare Primary Court on November 15, which remanded him for 30 days. Read more »
Rwanda: Pastor Rick Warren Announces Return to Rwanda
Renowned American evangelist, Pastor Rick Warren, revealed that he will be returning to Kigali from November 28 to December 2. Read more »
Rwanda: Kaspersky Official On Setting Up Transparency Centre in Kigali
Russian multinational cybersecurity and anti-virus provider, Kaspersky Lab, recently launched its transparency centre in Kigali, making it the first of its kind on the African… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Releases Guide On Early Learning, Development
Rwanda joined the rest of the world to celebrate World Children's Day on November 20, with an aim to promote their rights. Read more »
Rwanda: Handball - Rwanda in Search of Permanent Head Coach
Local handball governing body (FERWAHAND) is looking for a new head coach for the senior men's handball team ahead of next year's Africa Men's Handball Cup of Nations. Read more »
Africa: 2026 WC Qualifiers - 5 Key Duels to Watch As Rwanda Take On South Africa
Frank Spittler's Rwanda return to action on Tuesday, November 21, when they welcome South Africa at Huye Stadium in a match whose winner will move at the top of Group C in the 2026… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda, Cuba Seek to Bolster Bilateral Ties
Rwanda and Cuba want to strengthen their relations for an expanded cooperation which is currently predominated by education and health, The New Times understands. Read more »
Rwanda: Cuban Vice President in Rwanda
Cuban Vice President Salvador Valdes is in Rwanda on an official visit in the context of his current tour of the African continent that began on November 14, with Ghana as the… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: M23 Accuses DR Congo Army of 'Indiscriminate' Bombing of Populated Areas
As fighting continues in eastern DR Congo, the M23 rebel group has accused the government coalition of indiscriminate bombing of parts of North Kivu province. Read more »
Rwanda: Ubongo Takes Digital Literacy Campaign to Burera
Ubongo, a continental edutainment powerhouse, on November 19, took its digital literacy campaign to Cyanika sector in Burera District to engage parents in supporting their… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda FDA Bans Over 20 Herbal Medicines Over Substandard Quality
The Rwanda Food and Drugs Authority (Rwanda FDA) has banned 22 herbal medicines that fail to meet safety and quality standards. Read more »
Rwanda: Legal Experts Talk Alternative Dispute Resolution and Criminal Justice Policies
While Rwandans currently appear to have a high reliance on litigation and bringing disputes to the courts, experts indicate that many of them would prefer dispute resolution… Read more »
Rwanda: Over 45 Experts Complete Course in Climate Change Analysis
More than 45 experts of whom 28 per cent are female from public, private and non-profit organizations have completed a capacity-building programme in climate change analysis and… Read more »
November 19, 2023
Rwanda: Malaria Prevalent in Southern Province - Report
The Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC) has shed light on the regions grappling with high occurrences of malaria, highlighting the Southern Province as the most prevalent to the… Read more »
November 18, 2023
Rwanda: Kigali Reacts to Tshisekedi War Rhetoric
Deputy Government Spokesperson Alain Mukuralinda responded to new accusations from DR Congo that Rwanda is destabilising the neighbouring country's security. Read more »
Rwanda: Tough Road Ahead for FERWACY Boss Ndayishimiye
The election of Samson Ndayishimiye as new president of the Rwanda Cycling Federation marks a pivotal moment for Rwandan cycling after a period of uncertainty following the… Read more »
Rwanda: Kigali Hosts First Regional Inter-Parliamentary Forum on Digital Health, Data Governance
The first East African Community (EAC) Annual Inter-parliamentary Forum on Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH) or Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health (RMNCAH)… Read more »
November 17, 2023
Africa: First Africa's New Cities Summit Showcases Ambitious Urbanisation Projects
The first-ever Africa's New Cities Summit, occurring from November 16-18, brought together industry experts to enhance collaboration within Africa and address the challenges of… Read more »