September 04, 2023
Rwanda: Kagame, ROAR Africa Boss Discuss Tourism Promotion
President Kagame met with Deborah Calmeyer, the CEO and Founder of ROAR Africa on Monday, September 4 and discussed collaboration in tourism promotion and sustainability within… Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame Appoints New Western Province Governor, Heads of Govt Institutions
President Paul Kagame on Monday, September 4, appointed Lambert Dushimimana as the new governor of the Western Province, replacing Francois Habitegeko who was dropped from the… Read more »
Rwanda: Players Abroad - Byiringiro, Biramahire Hit Braces as Ntwari is Benched Again
Star forward Lague Byiringiro leads Rwandan players who found the back of the net from their respective leagues over the weekend while Noam Emeran also set up one in the Dutch… Read more »
Rwanda: Nadine Umutoni Gatsinzi - Academic Turned Politician to Swear in As New Chief Gender Monitor
Nadine Umutoni Gatsinzi, Rwanda's new Chief Gender Monitor, is expected to swear on Monday, September 4, after her appointment on August 10. Read more »
Rwanda: Habimana Insists 'Unbeaten' Musanze FC Can Win the League Title
Musanze FC head coach Sosthène Habimana admits it is hard to win the league title but insists his side will be ready to challenge for the Primus National League title this… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda's 'Tougher' Forest Bill Stirs Public Debate
A bill governing forests and trees which is awaiting parliamentary adoption, is proposing stricter provisions, including outlawing the harvesting of 'immature trees'. This could… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwandan University Wins East African Debate Competition
The African Leadership University (ALU), on Sunday, September 3, scooped the East African Universities' Debating Championship, a competition that brought together 17 universities… Read more »
Rwanda: Gabiro 'Agricultural Wework' to Transform Local Agriculture, Economy and Food Supply
When Rwandan growers enter the Gabiro Agribusiness Hub in Nyagatare district, Eastern Rwanda, they encounter a first-of-its-kind facility. Located on a vast 5,600-hectare plot, the… Read more »
Africa: Present and Past Coups Similar but Also Different in Key Aspects
Military takeover of governments in Africa is the talk again. The two most recent cases, in Gabon only a week ago and Niger a little over two weeks before that, have generated a… Read more »
September 03, 2023
Rwanda: Rwandan Innovator Among 10 to Get U.S.$1.5Million Alibaba Funding
Albert Munyabugingo, a Rwandan innovator and co-founder of delivery company VubaVuba, has been named among 10 African entrepreneurs who will share $1.5 million (over Rwf1.7… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Two Chinese Killed in Attack on DR Congo Gold Convoy
Two Chinese nationals and two others have been killed in an attack on a convoy carrying gold in the eastern DR Congo Read more »
Rwanda: Idris Elba Shares Message After Visit in Rwanda
Renowned British actor and musician, Idris Elba shared with the world about his second visit and experience in Rwanda via his social media. Read more »
Rwanda: Mitchell on Genocide Fugitives in UK, Relations With Rwanda
Andrew Mitchell, the United Kingdom's Minister of State for Development and Africa says he is "optimistic about the future" of the depth and breadth of Rwanda-UK relations,… Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame Discusses Partnership With Gorilla Namers
President Paul Kagame, on September 2, met with different dignitaries who named baby gorillas during the annual Kwita Izina ceremony and discussed various areas of partnership… Read more »
Rwanda: First Lady Graces Gender Equality, Mental Health Campaign Launch
First Lady Jeannette Kagame, on Sunday, September 3, attended the official launch of the campaign that advocates for gender equality in healthcare, especially mental health. Read more »
September 02, 2023
Rwanda: 'Black Panther' Star Danai Gurira Pays Tribute to Chadwick Boseman in Rwanda
Danai Gurira paid a touching tribute to her friend and castmate Chadwick Boseman on the third anniversary of his death during the 19th gorilla naming ceremony, Kwita Izina,… Read more »
Rwanda: Over 50 Pupils Complete Coding, Robotics Courses
Fifty-four pupils from 10 schools in Kigali have completed a coding and robotics boot camp designed for primary school children. This program primarily targeted P.5 students and… Read more »
Rwanda: Amputee Football - Rwanda to Take Part in 2023 Africa Para Games
RWANDA'S Amputee football team on Saturday morning, September 2, departed Kigali International Airport for Ghana ahead of the inaugural edition of Africa Para Games. Read more »
Rwanda: Kwita Izina - What Gorilla Namers Said About Rwanda
23 baby gorillas born within the last 12 months, on Friday, September 1 were named as part of the 19th Gorilla naming ceremony - Kwita Izina. Read more »
Rwanda: Gasogi Breaks AS Kigali Jinx As Marines Overcome Etincelles in Rubavu Derby
Gasogi United beat AS Kigali for the first time in their history as Saturday's 2-1 win in the Primus National League ended the City of Kigali-sponsored side's dominance in grand… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Launches Facility to Combat Cross-Border Tax Evasion
The Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) has taken a step to curb tax evasion and avoidance by inaugurating an information exchange office dedicated to enhancing collaboration with tax… Read more »
Rwanda: Unesco Boss Talks Biodiversity, Kwita Izina, and Making Rwanda's Genocide Memorials World Heritage Sites
Following her exploration of the Gishwati-Mukura National Park and Biosphere Reserve, as well as the Volcanoes National Park on August 31, UNESCO's Director General, Audrey… Read more »
September 01, 2023
Rwanda: Thank You for Your Service - Kagame to Retired Generals
President Paul Kagame, in his capacity as the Commander-in-Chief of the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) on Friday, September 1, met with recently retired Generals and senior officers,… Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame, Idris Elba Discuss Elevation of Creative Arts in Rwanda
Renowned British actor and musician, Idris Elba met with President Paul Kagame on September 1, and discussed several opportunities for partnerships in developing the creative arts… Read more »
Rwanda: Over 50 Discharged From Judiciary Over Corruption Related Offenses in 18 Years
The inspectorate of courts say that in the last 18 years, High Council of the Judiciary gave 54 judicial practitioners administrative sanctions and all expelled all of them from… Read more »