May 23
East Africa: Rwanda Accuses Congo of Shelling Its Territory
DW
Rwanda has said the Congolese military shelled Musanze district in the north of the country, wounding several civilians. Read more »
Rwanda: Moise Mugisha Wins Race to Remember Tour
New Times
Moise Mugisha, who rides for South African cycling team ProTouch was crowned champion of the 2022 Race to Remember in the men's elite category, after finishing top of the race on… Read more »
Rwanda: Hotel Owners Encouraged to Live Up to Star Grading
New Times
Hotels, among other hospitality establishments are expected to be prepared as Rwanda plays host to various conferences and events. Read more »
Rwanda: CHOGM is a Platform for Rwandan Women to Learn, Share Experience - PS Batamuriza [interview]
New Times
The Commonwealth Heads of Governments Meeting (CHOGM) is around the corner, and so is the Commonwealth Women's Forum (CWF 2022), which is held in parallel with the biennial CHOGM.… Read more »
Rwanda: Cricket - Nigeria Up Preps Ahead of Kwibuka Tourney
New Times
Nigeria's senior women cricket team have intensified training ahead of the 8th Kwibuka Tournament scheduled in Rwanda from June 9 to June 20 at the Gahanga International Cricket… Read more »
May 22
Rwanda: Govt Rolls Out 43-Megawatt Power Plant
New Times
The Government of Rwanda has embarked on the Nyabarongo II hydropower plant public project which will be established on River Nyabarongo in a bid to boost the country's efforts to… Read more »
Morocco: Rwandans in Morocco Pay Tribute to Genocide Victims
New Times
Rwandans who live in the Kingdom of Morocco and friends this weekend met to pay tribute to over a million victims who were killed during the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Govt Refutes Biti's Claim That Zimbabwe Harboured Rwandan Genocide Fugitive
New Zimbabwe
Foreign Affairs Deputy Minister, David Musabayana, has dismissed claims by Citizens Coalition for Change vice president, Tendai Biti that the government knowingly harboured… Read more »
Rwanda: Five Talking Points From Amavubi Coach's First Press Conference
New Times
Amavubi head coach Carlos Ferrer on Friday, May 21, held his first press conference during which he announced for the very first time the squad that he will use ahead of AFCON 2023… Read more »
Rwanda: Breast Cancer Survivor, Activist Unveils New Book on Awareness
New Times
Philippa Kibugu-Decuir, a breast cancer survivor, has launched her book titled "Dare to Hope", an informative comic book designed to increase awareness of a 'serious' and 'complex'… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Governance Board Deputy CEO Arrested for Fraud, Forged Documents
New Times
Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) has arrested Dr Emmanuel Nibishaka, the Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Rwanda Governance Board (RGB) over fraud and use of forged documents. Read more »
Rwanda: Youth Urged to Read Rwandan History, Fight Genocide Denial
New Times
Jean Damascene Bizimana, the Minister of National Unity and Civic Engagement has urged youth to read Rwandan history, support Genocide survivors and protect the country since they… Read more »
Rwanda: Former Miss Rwanda Bail Hearing Set for May 24
New Times
Miss Elsa Iradukunda and her co-accused Nasra Uwizeye will on Tuesday, May 24, appear before Kicukiro Primary Court where they are expected to be charged and allowed to seek bail. Read more »
Rwanda: FAP Stun REG Out of BAL 2022
New Times
Rwanda Energy Group (REG) suffered an early elimination from the Basketball Africa League (BAL) 2022 after a surprise 63-66 defeat by Cameroon's Forces Armées et Police… Read more »
May 21
Rwanda: AfDB Approves U.S.$1.5 Billion Facility to Counter Food Crisis on the Continent
New Times
The African Development Bank has approved a $1.5 billion facility to help African countries avert a looming food crisis over the next two years. Read more »
May 20
Rwanda: Camp Kigali Covid-19 Testing Site Closed Ahead of CHOGM
New Times
Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC) has announced that effective May 20, the testing site of Camp Kigali (Kigali Convention and Exhibition village) is closed as part of the Commonwealth… Read more »
Rwanda: Genocide - Delayed Trials for Culprits is Failing Us Twice on Justice - Survivors
New Times
The death of Genocide kingpins without their day in court is a sign that the International community has failed Genocide against Tutsi survivors again, so they say. Read more »
Rwanda: Peace Cup - Four Things We Learnt From Police, AS Kigali Game
New Times
AS Kigali drew 2-2 with Police FC on Wednesday to qualify for the finals of the 2022 Peace Cup on 3-2 aggregate. Read more »
Rwanda: Mbungo Salutes Players for 'Incredible' Peace Cup Campaign
New Times
AS Kigali Coach Andre Casa Mbungo has paid tribute to his players after they eliminated Police 3-2 goal aggregate to reach the final of the 2022 Peace Cup. Read more »
Rwanda: How MTN Rwanda Has Fared Since Debuting on Stock Exchange
New Times
MTN Rwanda this month marked one year since its listing directly on Rwanda Stock Exchange (RSE). The telco listed on May 4, 2021, with 20 per cent of shares being held by the… Read more »
Rwanda: Imigongo - the Evolution of Rwanda's Traditional Designs
New Times
Since 2016, Giselle Benimana has maintained the same morning routine. She wakes up to do work the uninitiated may deem 'disgusting,' but not to her. Read more »
Rwanda: What Are the Six Venues for CHOGM 2022?
New Times
As Rwanda gears up for the upcoming Commonwealth Heads of Governments Meeting (CHOGM) slated for June 20 to 25, people in the hospitality sector are doing all they can to give a… Read more »
Rwanda: Budget - MPs Outline Their Priorities on Govt Spending
New Times
Members of Parliament have said that the proposed Rwf4.6 trillion national budget for the 2022/23 fiscal year should focus on areas such as addressing the rising cost of living,… Read more »
May 19
Rwanda: Salima Mukansanga First African Woman to Officiate at the World Cup
New Times
Rwandan referee Salima Mukansanga has been selected to officiate at the 2022 FIFA World Cup slated from November 21 to December 18 in Qatar. Read more »
Rwanda: Genocide Fugitive Micomyiza Remanded for 30 Days
New Times
Kicukiro Primary Court has ruled to remand Genocide suspect Jean-Paul Micomyiza for 30 days, saying that there is serious incriminating evidence pinning him. Read more »
