June 20
Rwanda: FIFA Rankings - No Improvement for Amavubi, Argentina Stay Top
New Times
Rwanda maintained their 131st position as per the latest global rankings released by world football governing body on Thursday, June 20. Read more »
June 19
Rwanda: How Has Europe Fared in Bringing to Book Genocide Fugitives?
New Times
Figures obtained by The New Times show that European countries have been reluctant to try suspected perpetrators of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi who are on their territory… Read more »
Rwanda: First Hip Hop Festival Comes to Kigali
New Times
After eight seasons of I am Hip Hop concerts, an all Hip-Hop festival is set to kick off in Kigali for the first time ever. Read more »
Rwanda: RRA Eases Conditions for Taxpayers to Settle Tax Arrears in Instalments
New Times
Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) has simplified the conditions for taxpayers to settle their tax arrears in instalments by removing the requirement of a 10 per cent down payment and… Read more »
Rwanda: Here Is How Youth MPs Are Elected in Rwanda
New Times
Thirty-one candidates are vying for the two youth representation seats in the Lower House of Parliament in the upcoming 2024 elections scheduled for July. Read more »
Rwanda: Comfort People Ministries Feature Secular Artists in New Album
New Times
Comfort People Ministries, an emerging Rwandan evangelism group, recently released their debut gospel album, dubbed 'Thank You Lord'. What sets this album apart is its… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Needs $1.5bn to Achieve Universal Energy Access By 2029
New Times
According to Rwanda Energy Group (REG), the country needs $1.5bn to achieve universal energy access by 2029 after missing the 2024 target. Read more »
Rwanda: Digital Currency Has Power to Accelerate Financial Inclusion - Bahamas Central Bank Governor
New Times
The Bahamas became the world's first country to launch a central bank digital currency (CBDC) in 2020. The Sand Dollar as it is known is the digital version of the Bahamian dollar… Read more »
Rwanda: Nduba Dumpsite Facility to Treat 5 Tonnes of Waste Daily for Organic Fertilisers
New Times
A bio-waste treatment facility to convert organic waste into organic fertilisers was, on June 19, inaugurated at Nduba dumpsite, in the City of Kigali. Read more »
Rwanda: It's All About the Civics - Lessons From Amahoro Stadium's Opening Day Drama [opinion]
New Times
"To live in today's Rwanda is to exist in a country where all dreams are possible and nothing is beyond those who dare to dream". Read more »
June 18
Africa: Qatar Steps Up Aviation Rivalry in Africa With Billion-Dollar RwandAir Stake
Business Day Africa
Qatar Airways is set to acquire a 49 percent stake in RwandAir next month, concluding nearly five years of negotiations with the East African-based carrier. Read more »
Rwanda: Democracy Is Built Over Time, Not Decreed - Kagame
New Times
President Paul Kagame has pointed out the importance of having the ideals of democracy developed from within respective countries, rather than being imposed by outside nations. Read more »
Rwanda: PM Ngirente Tips Rwanda Correctional Service Cadets On Professionalism, Integrity
New Times
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente on June 18, presided over the graduation ceremony of 166 Junior Officer Cadets from the Rwanda Correctional Service (RCS). Read more »
Rwanda: How Elections for Women MPs Will Be Held
New Times
With the elections for Members of Parliament (MPs) set for July, a total of 199 female candidates qualified for the final list are vying for 24 seats reserved for female lawmakers… Read more »
Rwanda: Practical National Examinations Kick-Off With First Cohort in Nursing Schools
New Times
Introduced in 2021 to support the government's 4 x 4 programme which aims to quadruple the current health workforce in four years, the first cohort of the Associate Nursing Program… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda to Benefit From 'Flash Flood Early Warning' Initiative for Central African Region
New Times
Rwanda is among the Central African countries that are set to implement funded projects aimed to generate 'flash flood early warning and alerts'. Read more »
Rwanda: RwandAir Cargo Expands Its Network to Dubai and Djibouti
Independent (Kampala)
RwandAir Cargo is launching new services to Dubai and Djibouti, both operated by its dedicated freighter B738SF. The expansion is part of the airline's mission to connect Africa… Read more »
Rwanda: 'Building Strong Rwandan Families' - New Gender Minister Uwimana Outlines Priorities
New Times
Globally, family breakdown is becoming a major concern, exacerbated by various factors, such as social and economic distress, gender-based violence and other forms of abuse, which… Read more »
Rwanda: Cuban Medics Set to Enhance Rwanda's Healthcare
New Times
A Cuban medical brigade is in Rwanda as part of the early phases of implementing the 4x4 strategy, which aims to quadruple the health workforce in the next four years. Read more »
Rwanda: Africa's Path to Progress Lies in Solidarity
New Times
President Paul Kagame on Monday called upon African countries to collaborate in seeking solutions to challenges of the day, saying that no country is big enough to overcome its own… Read more »
Rwanda: What Opportunities Does Rwanda's Financial Sector Offer to Diaspora?
New Times
Rwanda targets to position itself as a financial hub in Africa, attract investments to contribute to its target to become an upper-middle income country by 2035. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Will Not Take Responsibility for DR Congo's Domestic Issues - Kagame
New Times
President Paul Kagame has reiterated that Rwanda has no involvement in the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo, noting that the issues that have nearly lasted for… Read more »
Rwanda: The Blessed Sisters Back in Studio After 11 Years
New Times
Life split Rwandan gospel music group 'The Blessed Sisters,' as residing in different continents hindered its members from doing music together. Read more »
Rwanda: Campaign for Election of President Begins This Saturday - Rwandans' Choice Is Clear [opinion]
New Times
This weekend, campaigns for election of president of the republic and members of parliament begin. For the next three weeks, the candidates will criss-cross the country canvassing… Read more »
Rwanda: Revealed - Why Mette, Rayon Extension Talks Collapsed
New Times
There were talks going on between Rayon Sports and Julien Mette as the Blues attempted to tie the Frenchman to a one-year contract extension until June 2025. Read more »