October 24, 2023
Rwanda: Over 2,000 Rwandan Youth in Canada, U.S. to Discuss Their Role in Development
Over 2,000 Rwandan youth living in Canada and the US will meet during the 2023 Rwanda Youth Convention, in Ottawa-Gatineau, to connect with their roots, celebrate their culture,… Read more »
Rwanda: Govt Spokesperson Speaks Out on Rubavu Border Incident
Rwanda is deeply concerned about the conflict that is taking place across the Western Province border, of which spillover effects continue to endanger the lives of Rwandan… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwf1 Billion Earmarked for Grassroots Projects Around Akagera Park
Communities in the vicinity of Akagera National Park are set to receive more than $800,000 (over Rwf990 million) through the park's tourism revenue-sharing scheme. Read more »
October 23, 2023
Rwanda: Virunga Mountains Threatened By Invasive Species Infiltration
The Virunga Mountains, a shared natural heritage of Rwanda, DR Congo, and Uganda, is currently facing an escalating threat from invasive plant species, a phenomenon aggravated by… Read more »
Rwanda: Govt Urges UN to Confront Misinformation, Hate Speech
Whatever sophisticated capabilities may be deployed across the world, and however much strategic communications can be improved, peacekeepers cannot achieve much if they do not… Read more »
Rwanda: Karongi Mayor Suspended Over Failure to Fulfil Duties
Karongi District Council on Monday, October 23, suspended Vestine Mukarutesi from the position of Mayor citing failure to accomplish her duties. Read more »
Rwanda: Hassan Muhire Sacked as Sunrise Coach
Sunrise FC have dismissed Hassan Muhire from his coaching duties just four months after he was announced as club new head coach. Read more »
Rwanda: How Rwandan Doctor Started Telehealth Platform to Tackle Teen Pregnancy, SRH
In 2020, Following a Covid-19 lockdown, Dr Jerome Nshimiyimana encountered a young girl who was pregnant. Notably, she was both deaf and visually impaired. Read more »
Rwanda: Bruce Melodie On Being First Rwandan Musician to Win Trace Award
Rwanda's music sensation, Bruce Melodie, marked a milestone on Saturday, October 21, as he became the first Rwandan artiste to clinch a Trace Award. He secured the coveted title in… Read more »
Rwanda: FERWACY Boss Munyankindi Appeals Against His Remand
The Nyarugenge Intermediate Court on Monday, October 23 commenced the appeal hearing for Benoît Munyankindi, the Secretary General of the Rwanda Cycling Federation (FERWACY),… Read more »
Rwanda: Defence Minister Urges UN Meet to Confront Misinformation, Hate Speech
In a global landscape where the proliferation of disinformation, misinformation, and hate speech poses a threat to peacekeeping efforts, the imperative for a proactive and resolute… Read more »
Rwanda: It's a Huge Motivation for Young Rappers - Ish Kevin On Meeting President Kagame
It is truly a dream come true and a great inspiration for the young generation in genres like hip-hop, for young rappers in Rwanda to meet an influential leader like President Paul… Read more »
Rwanda: What Can Rwandan Artists, Event Organisers Learn From Trace Awards?
concluded Trace Awards and Festival held at the BK Arena and Kigali Convention and Exhibition Village (KCEV) was proof that the Rwandan music industry and its players are on the… Read more »
Rwanda: Trace Awards - What African Artists Told Kagame
Nigerian stars Rema and Davido were the top winners at the 2023 Trace Awards held in Kigali, on Saturday, October 21, but hosts, Rwanda, also won big for their superb hosting of… Read more »
Rwanda: Trace Awards - Kagame Meets Winners, Lauds Creative Industry
Trace Awards is a channel of expression and the best gift for any people, any part of society, President Paul Kagame told the Afro prestigious award winners on Sunday, October 22. Read more »
Rwanda: Former Cooperatives Agency Boss, Co-Accused Appeal Adjourned
The Nyarugenge Intermediate Court has postponed the bail hearing appeal in the case of the former Director General of the Rwanda Cooperative Agency (RCA), Jean Bosco Harelimana,… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Turns to Sweet Potatoes As Wheat Flour Baking Substitute
Sweet potato multipliers decreased from 95 to 47 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Read more »
October 22, 2023
Rwanda: Mountain Bike for Young Cyclists Launched in Bugesera
Rwanda National Olympic and Sports Committee (RNOSC), in collaboration with the Rwanda Cycling Federation (FERWACY) and the French Embassy in Rwanda, on Saturday, October 21,… Read more »
Rwanda: From Outfits to Perfomances, Fun Facts At Trace Awards
If you've ever been to BK Arena for any other concert before and you were there last night, then you may have observed the fun facts below. But if you weren't there, here's a… Read more »
Rwanda/Nigeria: Rwanda Finish Fifth As Nigeria Retain FC Bayern Munich Youth Cup
Rwandan young football talents had a fair performance at the just-concluded FC Bayern Munich Youth Cup World Finals 2023 which took place in Munich, Germany on Saturday, October… Read more »
Rwanda: Media Vital in Fostering Rwandans' Unity, Resilience - Bizimana
The Minister of National Unity and Civic Engagement, Jean Damascene Bizimana, has emphasized the pivotal role of a professionally functioning media in bolstering unity and… Read more »
Rwanda: Trace Awards - Rema, Davido Lead Winners
For the first time, Trace, a global music taste-house which has been exporting Afro-music to the rest of the world for the last two decades, has recognised African musicians in a… Read more »
October 21, 2023
Rwanda: Cabinet Appoints New Rwanda UN Representative, Human Rights Commission Gets New Boss
Several appointments were made across various institutions during the Cabinet meeting held on October 20. One notable appointment was the new representative for Rwanda to the… Read more »
Rwanda: Law Scholar to Head Rwanda Rights Body
The Cabinet on October 20 appointed Providence Umurungi as chairperson of the National Commission for Human Rights, replacing Marie-Claire Mukasine who was at the helm of the… Read more »
Rwanda: Cabinet Adopts Rwanda's Air Service Deals With 15 Countries
Rwanda is set to enhance its air service cooperation status following the Cabinet's October 20 decision to approve relevant deals with countries on the African continent, Europe,… Read more »