May 02
Kenya: Ruto Names Kenya's New Defence Chief
New Times
Kenya's President William Ruto has promoted Lt Gen Charles Muriu Kahariri to the rank of General and appointed him Chief of Defence Forces (CDF),following the death of Gen Francis… Read more »
Rwanda: May 2, 1994 - Tutsi Massacre Plot At Hôtel Des Mille Collines Thwarted By French Intervention
New Times
On May 2, 1994, amidst the ongoing Genocide against the Tutsi, the killers' government aimed to carry out a massacre of Tutsi sheltering at Hôtel des Mille Collines in… Read more »
Rwanda: Flood Warning Issued for Rwandans Living Near Rivers Amid Heavy Rains
Independent (Kampala)
The Rwandan agency in charge of water resources has warned that heavy rains pounding the country are likely to cause some rivers to burst their banks and flood surrounding… Read more »
May 01
Rwanda: UK Detaining Asylum-Seekers for Deportation to Rwanda
VOA
Britain has detained an unspecified number of migrants for deportation to Rwanda under its new immigration policy, government officials said Wednesday. Read more »
East Africa: Former Rwandan Opposition Leader Asks Court to Allow Her Run in Elections
RFI
Rwanda's historic opposition leader, Victoire Ingabire Umuhoza, has filed a case before the East African Court of Justice (EACJ) seeking a re-establishment of her civic rights,… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Receives First UK Migrant Under New Voluntary Scheme
New Times
The government has confirmed that the United Kingdom sent its first asylum seeker to Rwanda on Monday, April 29 under a new voluntary program inked between both countries. Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame Approves RDF New Health Service, Names Top Management
New Times
President Paul Kagame who is also the Commander-in-Chief of the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) has approved the establishment of the new military health service, and also promoted its… Read more »
Rwanda: UK Sends First Voluntary Asylum Seeker to Rwanda
Vanguard
the first asylum seeker has been deported to Rwanda under Rishi Sunak's migrant crackdown. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Gen Zs Combat Lingering Hate Speech
VOA
Hate speech fueled Rwanda's tragic 1994 genocide against the Tutsis, resulting in the loss of around 800,000 people. Today, a new generation - including some very determined… Read more »
Burundi: Lake Tanganyika Reaches Record Levels, Submerging Parts of Burundi [analysis]
African Arguments
Burundi is struggling to provide relief to hundreds of thousands and protect infrastructure as floods cause devastation. Read more »
Africa: All Is Set for Africa CEO Forum 2024 in Kigali
Nile Post
Organisers have set that all is set for the forthcoming Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, Rwanda later this month. Read more »
Rwanda: Job Creation Up 60% in Last Ten Years - Labour Ministry
New Times
The number of jobs created in Rwanda increased from 146,000 in 2014 to 235,332 in 2023, implying a 61 per cent rise within the last decade, according to data from the Ministry of… Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame Condoles With Kenya After Deadly Floods
New Times
President Paul Kagame on Wednesday, May 1, extended condolences to the people of Kenya, after heavy flooding ravaged the country, killing hundreds of people and more families… Read more »
Cameroon: Cameroon Workers Want Job Security, Better Pay Amid Price Hikes
VOA
Hundreds of thousands of workers across Cameroon are observing International Labor Day on May 1 by marching against abuses they say include illegal dismissals and failure to pay… Read more »
Rwanda: Detaining Refugees Is 'Whipping Up a Febrile Anti-Asylum Atmosphere' [press release]
AI London
In response to the Government detaining people seeking asylum to deport them to Rwanda, Sacha Deshmukh, Amnesty International UK's Chief Executive, said: Read more »
Rwanda: Mine Workers' Written Contracts Increase, Safety Still Key Concern
New Times
As Rwanda celebrates Labour Day on May 1, the mine workers' union said that currently, 34 per cent of mine workers in Rwanda have written contracts, although they are still facing… Read more »
Chad: Sudanese Refugee Children Continue Pursuing Their Dreams in Farchana Refugee Settlement in Chad
UNHCR
Over 1,300 Sudanese uprooted children cling to their dreams through education. The Al Tadamoun primary school stands as a testament to their resilience, offering a beacon of hope… Read more »
Rwanda: Labour Union Appeals for Pay Rise Amid High Cost of Living
New Times
The high cost of living is making low-income earning employees unable to meet their basic needs, an issue that must be addressed by raising wages and tax-free income, the Rwanda… Read more »
April 30
Central African Republic: Former President François Bozizé Must Face Trial for Crimes Against Humanity
AI London
Responding to the arrest warrant issued by the Special Criminal Court in Central African Republic against former President François Bozizé, Samira Daoud, Amnesty… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Macron Urges Rwanda to End Support for DRC M23 Rebels and Withdraw Troops
RFI
Rwanda must end support for M23 rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and withdraw troops from its neighbour's territory, French President Emmanuel Macron said… Read more »
Gabon: Gabon Divided Over Dialogue Proposal to Suspend Political Parties
VOA
Gabon's opposition is divided over a measure proposed at the country's national dialogue to suspend close to 200 political parties until further notice and bar members of ousted… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Statement By Principals of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee On the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Crushing Levels of Violence, Displacement Fuel Unprecedented Civilian Suffering [press release]
OCHA
Escalating conflict is driving record levels of gender-based violence, displacement and hunger in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), threatening to… Read more »
Cameroon: Japan and WFP Support Displaced Communities in Cameroon's Crises-Affected Areas
WFP
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a US$ 1.2 million contribution from the Government of Japan to support 36,200 crisis-affected people in Cameroon. The… Read more »
Rwanda: Inside USAID Tubeho's Drive to Improve Maternal and Child Healthcare Services
New Times
Rwanda has made significant progress in improving maternal, new-born, child, and adolescent health, as well as family planning, reproductive health services, and malaria prevention… Read more »
Rwanda: How Small Livestock Farming Is Enhancing Lives in Ruhango District
New Times
Families in Ruhango District, Southern Province, are benefiting from small livestock farming, leading to improved livelihoods. By raising small livestock and selling surplus… Read more »