May 23
Congo-Kinshasa: Peace and Security - Tshisekedi's Way or the Highway
During a recent press conference in Kinshasa, DRC's deputy prime minister and minister of foreign affairs, Christophe Lutundula, signaled his government's intention to pull the… Read more »
Rwanda: New Airport Will Be at 70% of Completion By End 2023 - Kagame
President Paul Kagame on Tuesday, May 23, said there has been progress on current construction works at the new international airport in Bugesera district, citing that with the… Read more »
Rwanda: Obstetric Fistula Eradication Requires Accelerated Action - UNFPA
Each year on May 23, the global community commemorates the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula - a hole between the birth canal and bladder or rectum, caused by prolonged,… Read more »
Rwanda: Sempoma Names Squad for Tour du Cameroun
Team Rwanda head coach Felix Sempoma on Tuesday summoned a six-man roster which immediately joined a training camp in preparation for the forthcoming 2023 Tour du Cameroun slated… Read more »
Rwanda: Witnesses Pin Philippe Hategekimana on Role in Genocide
Numerous witnesses in the trial of genocide suspect Philippe Hategekimana, also known as 'Biguma,' have provided testimony regarding his involvement in the 1994 Genocide against… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo - EAC Commander 'Implores' Troops to Focus on Mandate
The new force commander of the East African Community regional force (EACRF) in eastern DR Congo, Maj Gen Alphaxard Kiugu, has urged his troops to focus on their mandate, improve… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: With Tshisekedi's Desperate Deals With the Devil, What Are the Chances for Peace?
Speaking in front of an audience of over 200 young people, on December 3, 2022, Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi made an alarming declaration. "Le régime Rwandais, avec… Read more »
Rwanda: Bk Officially Inaugurates 'Modern' Giporoso Branch
Bank of Kigali (BK) on May 23 opened its Giporoso branch situated in the Sar Motor Building, Remera. Read more »
Rwanda: Government Introduces Special Training for Genocide Ex-Convicts
The government is developing a unique curriculum to guide the rehabilitation and reintegration of more than 22,000 convicts of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi into society… Read more »
Rwanda: Ndayishimiye Wins Belgium's Ebony Shoe Award
Rwandan midfielder Mike Tresor Ndayishimiye was on Monday awarded the 2022/23 Ebony show award in a colorful awarding ceremony held in Brussels, Belgium. Read more »
Rwanda: Basketball - Former Detroit Pistons Assistant Appointed APR Head Coach
APR Basketball Club has announced the appointment of former Detroit Pistons experienced American Mazen Trakh as their new head coach. Read more »
Rwanda: Cricket - Kwibuka Women's T20 Tourney Due in June
The ninth edition of the Kwibuka Women's T20 tournament will be held at the Gahanga International Cricket Stadium from June 9-17. Read more »
Rwanda: 1:55am Entertainment Hints on Signing New Artiste
1:55AM entertainment, a renowned record label owned by Coach Gael, one of the biggest investors in Rwanda's music industry, has hinted on signing fast-rising musician Ross Kana. Read more »
Rwanda: Developers - Cost of Borrowing, Land Responsible for High Housing Prices
The ever-rising price of land in addition to other factors including high-interest rates charged on bank loans lead to an increase in the costs of houses, real estate developers… Read more »
May 22
Rwanda: Is the Creator Economy the Future of Rwanda's Job Market?
For many, social media serves as a versatile tool, acting as a hub where they commence and conclude their day by engaging with various platforms. It has become a space where people… Read more »
Rwanda: Red Cross Supports Cooperatives Owned By Refugees, Host Communities in Gatsibo
The life of DR Congo refugees in Nyabiheke refugee camp and host communities in Gatsibo sector of Gatsibo district has socially and economically improved, thanks to the support by… Read more »
Rwanda: PM Ngirente Attends AfDB's Meet on Climate Financing
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente arrived in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, on Monday May 22, to attend the African Development Bank (AfDB) meeting that focuses on mobilizing private sector… Read more »
Rwanda: Government to Upgrade 1,000 Health Posts By 2025
The Ministry of Health began a project that aims to enhance the financial viability and sustainability of 1,000 health posts through new financing and technological innovations. Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzania Pushes for Gas-Powered Vehicles to Save Cost
In the abundance of natural gas deposits in Tanzania, the public is advised to convert their petrol or diesel-fueled vehicles to natural gas so as to save cost and reduce carbon… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Readies for First Bio-Med Engineering Hub
The facility will serve as a hub for leading clinicians and technicians in Rwanda's healthcare sector. Read more »
Rwanda: Cycling - Shyaka, Byukusenge Win 2023 Youth Race Cup
Cycling prodigies Janvier Shyaka and Mairatha Byukusenge put up a dominant performance on Sunday to win the inaugural Youth Race cup held at the Field of Dreams bike center in… Read more »
Rwanda: Byukusenge Hails Etoile Players After Top Flight Promotion
Etoile de l'Est Secretary General Elia Byukusenge has heaped praise on his players for their self-belief which played an instrumental role in their qualification back to the Rwanda… Read more »
Rwanda: Crochet - the Intersection of Sustainability, Fashion, and Mental Health
Theophila Uwase, the intellectually curious but aimless 20-year-old who had recently graduated high school and found herself in the midst of a government-induced mandatory gap year… Read more »
Rwanda: Supreme Court to Hear Petition on RIB 'Unconstitutional' Searches
The Supreme Court will on Wednesday, May 24, start hearing a case filed by a Kigali-based lawyer, petitioning the judges to examine the constitutionality of the Rwanda… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Readies for First Bio-Med Engineering University
The facility will serve as a hub for leading clinicians and technicians in Rwanda's healthcare sector. Read more »