March 07
Rwanda: Uok Students Set for Life-Changing Exchange Programme in Cyprus
New Times
For a group of outstanding students from the University of Kigali (UoK), February 2025 marks a milestone in their academic journey. Selected on academic merit, these students have… Read more »
Rwanda: Why Rwanda Is Set to Map Endangered 'Legacy Trees'
New Times
The government has embarked on identifying and mapping 'native legacy trees ' across the country to collect historical and cultural narratives associated with these trees for… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: No Amount of Financial Assistance Freeze Will Solve DR Congo Crisis
New Times
This week, Canada and Germany announced punitive measures against Rwanda, accusing it of supporting the AFC/M23 rebels in eastern DR Congo. Read more »
March 06
Rwanda: Rwanda to Develop 50 AI Tools Across Various Sectors - Official
New Times
Rwanda is making significant strides in the field of emerging technologies, with an ambitious plan to develop 50 artificial intelligence (AI) applications across various sectors in… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Genocide Ideology Trends Linked to DR Congo-Based FDLR
New Times
During the Senate's tour of 15 districts, including 11 along the international borders, Sen. Jean Pierre Dusingizemungu was shocked when he detected a Genocide ideology case… Read more »
Rwanda: Ex-Delinquents to Get Cows After Rehab
New Times
President Paul Kagame has donated cows to 30 ex-delinquents, who exhibit good behaviour after rehabilitation as part of expanding the Girinka programme and a way to discourage… Read more »
Rwanda: Agnes Kalibata Completes Her Tenure At AGRA
New Times
Agnes Kalibata has stepped down after successfully serving two terms as the President of the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), the organisation has said in a press… Read more »
Rwanda: Four Things to Know About Rwanda's New Special Needs Schools' Project
New Times
Rwanda Basic Education Board (REB) is set to establish five special needs schools across the country in the next five years, in a major step toward enhancing inclusive education.… Read more »
Rwanda: Over 40 Kidney Transplants, Over 500 Heart Surgeries Performed in Rwanda
New Times
Forty-four Rwandans have, so far, received kidney transplants and 541 had heart surgeries in the country, the Minister of State for Health, Dr Yvan Butera, said on Thursday, March… Read more »
Rwanda: Peace Cup - Novic Admits Gasogi Were Tough to Eliminate
New Times
APR head coach Darko Novic has said that Gasogi United gave his side a very difficult time although they eventually eliminated them from the Peace Cup quarterfinals. Read more »
Ghana: Rwandan Women Expand 'Walk With Me' Art Exhibition to Accra
New Times
Walk with Me', an art project focusing on mental health and the community featuring 10 contemporary women artists from/ based in Ghana kicked off in Accra on Wednesday, March 5,… Read more »
Rwanda: Basketball - Tigers Beat Azomco, Earn Second Win of the Season
New Times
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Rwanda: Genocide - Over 30 Years Later, Survivors Still Await Justice From UK
New Times
The deportation this week of a one Ahmed Napoleon Mbonyunkiza from the United States for his role in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi is a welcome step towards justice despite… Read more »
Rwanda: Mbarushimana Blames As Kigali's Peace Cup Exit On Squad Shortage
New Times
AS Kigali coach Shaban Mbarushimana insists his team could have have reach as far as they could in the Peace Cup had it not been for club's shortage of in-depth squad. Read more »
March 05
Rwanda: 'If She Did It, Why Not Me?' - Dr. Mukamitari's Drive to Transform Rwandan Healthcare
allAfrica
"If she did it, then why not me?" - Dr. Victoire Mukamitari. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Slams UK 'Betrayal' As Sanctions Pile Up From Canada, Germany Over DRC Conflict
RFI
A week after the announcement of British sanctions against Rwanda for its involvement alongside the M23 in the conflict in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Kigali is… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Accuses Germany Of 'Politicising' Development Cooperation Over DR Congo War
Nile Post
Rwanda has accused Germany of politicising development cooperation after Berlin announced it was halting new development aid and reviewing existing commitments over Rwanda's… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Crisis - All That Rwanda Wants Is Security for Its People, Says Makolo
New Times
Rwanda's government spokesperson, Yolande Makolo, has emphasised that the country wants security and safety for its people and that neighbouring DR Congo should commit to peaceful… Read more »
Rwanda: Minister Bizimana Pokes Holes in UN Experts Work On DR Congo
New Times
The Minister of National Unity and Civic Engagement, Jean Damascène Bizimana, has poked holes in the selection and work of UN Group of Experts on DR Congo, citing partiality… Read more »
Rwanda: Who Is Genocide Convict Napoleon Mbonyunkiza, Deported From U.S.?
New Times
A joint team made of Rwanda Invesigation Bureau (RIB), Police and Prosecution on Tuesday, March 4 received Ahmed Napoleon Mbonyunkiza, a genocide convict deported from the United… Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzania to Halt Steel Imports Following Growth in Local Production
New Times
Tanzania is set to officially cease the importation of steel, following massive growth in local production which marks a major achievement in the industrialisation agenda. Read more »
Rwanda: Govt Needs Over 26,000 New Classrooms to End Double Shifts
New Times
The government needs more than 26,500 new classrooms to reduce overcrowding and phase out double shifts in primary schools for improved learning outcomes, according to the Minister… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Crisis - Kabila Calls for Removal of Foreign Troops
New Times
Former DR Congo President Joseph Kabila has called for the withdrawal of foreign troops from the east of his country, emphasizing that peace can only be achieved when the Congolese… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Criticizes Germany for Politicizing Development, Slams Canada for Ignoring Its Security Concerns in DRC Conflict
Capital FM
The Rwandan government has strongly criticized Germany and Canada over their recent positions regarding the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), accusing them of… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Accuses Canada of 'Blatantly Ignoring' Security Concerns - Statement
Nile Post
Rwanda's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has strongly condemned Canada's recent statement on the ongoing conflict in eastern DR Congo, accusing the North American country of… Read more »
