May 15
Rwanda: HIV/Aids - RBC Calls for Testing, Safety Practices in Nationwide Prevention Campaign
New Times
The Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC) has issued a call to action for all Rwandans, urging them to prioritise HIV/AIDS prevention through testing and safety measures. The appeal was… Read more »
Rwanda: 2024 Elections - Political Parties Forum Warns Against Dirty Money in Campaigns
New Times
The National Consultative Forum of Political Organisations (NFPO) has warned its member organisations against dirty money - money obtained illegally or not through any good or… Read more »
East Africa: Former EAC Boss Peter Mathuki to Be Investigated for Corruption
New Times
The East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) has announced it will investigate former Secretary General of the East African Community Peter Mathuki for corruption and abuse of… Read more »
May 14
East Africa: Kenya Says Efforts Underway to Restore Internet in East Africa Following Submarine Cable Cuts
New Times
Kenya's telecommunications industry regulator said on Monday that efforts are underway to restore internet services that have been disrupted across East Africa. Read more »
Rwanda: Why Rwanda Is Mulling GM Maize Crop Varieties
New Times
Rwanda is mulling over the adoption of genetically modified maize crop varieties to cope with the devastating pests such as Fall Armyworm that affect maize production, Rwanda… Read more »
Rwanda: Justin Nsengimana On Fostering Unity Through His Music
New Times
Justin Nsengimana, whose songs focus on commemorating the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, has embraced a musical approach to making music about civil engagement to… Read more »
Rwanda: Plan for Rwanda's First Defence University Underway, Says Minister
New Times
The government is planning to establish Rwanda's first national defence university, according to Minister of Defence Juvenal Marizamunda. Read more »
Rwanda: Transport Dominates Rwanda's 4.5% Inflation in April
New Times
Abigail Muhire, who works in Kigali but has a family in Musanze District, has to spend more of his income to be able to travel by transport means. Read more »
Rwanda: BAL 2024 - Six Things That Stood Out in Sahara Conference
New Times
The Basketball Africa League (BAL) 2024 Sahara Conference that concluded Sunday, May 12, in Dakar, Senegal, saw three out of four teams securing their tickets to the playoffs and… Read more »
Rwanda: Experts Discuss Use of Digital Technologies to Minimise Civilian Death, Injury in Conflict Situations
New Times
Military and police officers from Rwanda and across Africa, government officials, peace-advocating organisations and cyber-security experts convened in Kigali on Tuesday, May 14,… Read more »
Rwanda: Beyond the Spectacle - Can Rwanda Bridge Gap Between Hosting and Competing?
New Times
Rwanda is going to host, from May 24 to June 1, the Basketball Africa League (BAL) playoffs for a fourth consecutive season since the competition's inception in 2021. And, for the… Read more »
Nigeria: Table Tennis - Toriola Speaks On New Coaching Role As Nigerian Players Gun for Glory in Rwanda
Premium Times
Three Egyptians and a Nigerian will slug it out for passage into the final match for the women's singles title, while the semifinal battle in the men's singles will be between… Read more »
May 13
Rwanda: The Toll of Fistula - American Doctors Working to Stem the Tide in Rwanda
New Times
Obstructed labour can happen to any woman, regardless of geographical location. However, it is only in the developing world that it leads to devastating injuries such as obstetric… Read more »
Rwanda: Battle Taken to Schools As Govt Records 22,000 Teen Pregnancies
New Times
The government is set to carry out a campaign about sexual reproductive health in schools countrywide after recording 22,055 teen pregnancies in 2023 triggering an increase in… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Denies Involvement in Bujumbura Deadly Blasts
Nile Post
The Rwandan government has strongly rejected accusations that it facilitated grenade attacks that killed at least three people in the Burundian capital Bujumbura. Read more »
Rwanda: Ojemba Palace Launches in Kigali, Aims to Serve European Markets
New Times
In today's digital age, organisations--whether in technology or other sectors--must leverage digital tools effectively to remain competitive and foster growth. Read more »
Rwanda: UN Team, Rwanda Air Force Discuss Aviation Safety
New Times
A delegation from the United Nations, led by Michael Mulinge Kitivi, the Director of the Uniformed Capability Support Division, visited the Rwanda Air Force Headquarters, on… Read more »
Rwanda: Elections - When Will the Chamber of Deputies Be Dissolved?
New Times
Elections for Rwanda's next President and Members of Parliament are scheduled to take place on the same dates, in July. Before the serving Head of State's term in office ends,… Read more »
East Africa: RURA Says 'International Players' Working to Fix Internet Outage Affecting East Africa
New Times
Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA) has said that work is underway to fix internet challenges in Rwanda and other east African countries in the wake of reported damage to… Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame, Doumbouya Discuss Ways to Bolster 'Productive' Bilateral Cooperation
New Times
President Kagame arrived in Conakry on Monday, May 13, for a visit during which he discussed with President Mamadi Doumbouya, ways to bolster bilateral relations between Rwanda and… Read more »
Rwanda: Belgian Film Director Retells Killing of Three Children in Genocide Against Tutsi
New Times
In his latest documentary film, Belgian director Bernard Bellefroid tells the story of three children killed during the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. Read more »
Rwanda: Inside Planned Rf93bn Modern Nduba Waste Management Facility
New Times
The government is planning to set up a modern waste management facility in Nduba Sector, Gasabo District, Kigali, at a tune of €67 million (approx. Rwf93 billion) in an effort… Read more »
Rwanda: I Am a 'Kagamist'? When People Conflate Truth With Propaganda [opinion]
New Times
One result of writing this column is that some people have been accusing me of being a "Kagamist" or, as those that make the accusation claim, "I am a propagandist singing the… Read more »
Africa: Africa's Critical Minerals Summit to Profile Continent's Investment Outlook
New Times
The Critical Minerals Africa (CMA) slated for November this year is expected to showcase investment opportunities within Africa's critical minerals and rare earth elements market. Read more »
Rwanda: How a Sculptor Is Taking Charge in Preserving the Environment
New Times
Inspired by the rich cultural heritage of his homeland, Claude Nizeyimana, a 25-year-old sculptor, last year initiated a project 'Ingoma100,' with an aim of intertwining the realms… Read more »