Rwanda
Mon, 29 Mar 2021 05:16:59 GMTFrance Failed to Help Stop Rwandan Genocide - Macron-Ordered Report
[RFI] The French government failed to help stop the 1994 Rwandan genocide and holds responsibility for an inability to see preparations for the killing, according to a report published on Friday by a historical commission set up by President Emmanuel...
Sun, 28 Mar 2021 11:47:12 GMTAU Looks to Extend Agreement With Rwanda to Host Asylum Seekers From Libya
[New Times] The African Union (AU) hopes to engage Rwanda, asking it to renew the agreement signed to host stranded African migrants evacuated from Libya.
Mon, 29 Mar 2021 05:39:25 GMTMugisha 'Could Miss' Tour Du Rwanda 2021
[New Times] Rwanda's push to finally win Tour du Rwanda for the first time since 2019 could be thwarted by the sudden decision by in-form rider Moise Mugisha who recently announced that he could miss this year's edition as a result of persistent disp...
Fri, 26 Mar 2021 12:39:32 GMTMudathiru Gets 25-Year Jail Sentence as RNC Terror Trial Comes to an End
[New Times] The Military High Court has sentenced retired Major Habib Mudathiru and two active servicemen of Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) to a 25-year jail sentence after they were convicted for conspiring against an established government, among other...
Fri, 26 Mar 2021 12:49:07 GMTGovernment to Inject Another Rwf150 Billion in Manufacturing
[New Times] In a bid to revive the manufacturing, the government plans to inject at least Rwf150 billion into the sector by the end of this year, Prime Minister Édouard Ngirente, said on Thursday.
Fri, 26 Mar 2021 12:48:36 GMTAnother Witness Exposes Rusesabagina's Links to Armed Groups
[New Times] The testimony of Noel Habiyaremye on Thursday, March 25, became the third to be heard at the High Court Special Chamber for International and Cross-border Crimes in the ongoing trial involving 21 terror suspects linked to MRCD and its mil...
Fri, 26 Mar 2021 12:48:05 GMTMP Uwingabe Elected Spokesperson of Political Parties' Forum
[New Times] The General Assembly of the National Consultative Forum of Political Organisations (NFPO), on Thursday, March 25, elected new leaders including MP Solange Uwingabe as its Spokesperson and Jean-Damascene Ngiruwonsanga as the Deputy Spokesp...
Fri, 26 Mar 2021 12:38:33 GMTCovid-19 Outbreak Dented Efforts to Fight Tuberculosis, Medics Say
[New Times] Medical workers have rallied policymakers to support efforts aimed at increasing the detection and treatment of Tuberculosis (TB), saying there has been a setback in the fight against the disease following the outbreak of Covid-19.
Fri, 26 Mar 2021 09:24:29 GMTGovt Optimistic About 'Early' Second Round of Covid-19 Vaccination
[New Times] Medical workers at the Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC) are not sure when the country will be getting more Covid-19 vaccine doses, having used up all that was available.
Fri, 26 Mar 2021 15:52:54 GMTUwizeye Leaped From Gigs to See Her Dream Come True in Movies
[East African] While in Johannesburg pursuing an accounting degree, Annette Uwizeye landed a gig as an extra in a film shoot, from which she made some pocket money but the movie business didn't appear as glamorous as she had imagined it.
Fri, 26 Mar 2021 09:16:44 GMTGenocide - Covid-19 Stirs Anxiety Among Genocide Survivors Ahead of Commemoration
[New Times] Two weeks before the world commemorates the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi for the 27th time, survivor organisations say that they have already started treating psycho-trauma cases, The New Times can reveal.
Fri, 26 Mar 2021 09:16:01 GMTNew Book Launched to Promote Traditional Sports
[New Times] The Rwanda National Olympic and Sports Committee (RNOSC), in partnership with Juru Ruranganwa have launched a new book dubbed 'Imikino Nyarwanda Gakondo, Umurage, Amahame, Indangagaciro', which can loosely be translated as 'Rwandan tradit...
Fri, 26 Mar 2021 09:15:32 GMTHertier Irasubiza - Young Talent Dreams of Becoming 'Big Star' in Local Football
[New Times] As a parent, it is believed that you have an important role to play in terms of helping your child discover their true potential and that by doing so, you will help them grow confidence and consequently make a smart career choice.
Fri, 26 Mar 2021 09:15:07 GMTRayon Sports Extend Skol Sponsorship Deal Until 2023
[New Times] Nine-time Rwandan champions, Rayon Sports, and Skol brewery have agreed to a new three-year sponsorship package until the end of the 2020/23 season.
Fri, 26 Mar 2021 09:14:35 GMTCameroon Game Is a Must-Win, Says Mashami
[New Times] March 30 Cameroon vs Rwanda Mozambique vs Cape Verde
Thu, 25 Mar 2021 06:15:40 GMT'Hotel Rwanda' Hero Trial to Be Held in His Absence
[East African] A Rwandan court has on Wednesday ruled that the trial of Paul Rusesabagina, who faces terrorism among other charges, will be held in his absence after he refused to attend the proceedings.
Thu, 25 Mar 2021 12:36:43 GMTByiringiro Goal Boosts Amavubi 2022 Afcon Prospects
[New Times] The national football team has a chance of playing in the Africa nations cup for the second time after defeating Mozambique 1-0 in the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Wednesday at Kigali stadium.
Thu, 25 Mar 2021 09:19:36 GMTRwanda Requires $120 Million to Complete Covid-19 Vaccination
[New Times] Rwanda's Covid-19 vaccination process could cost up to about $120 million with short term costs standing at $47 million, the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning has said.
Thu, 25 Mar 2021 09:10:10 GMTOver 3200 Refugees Relocated From Kigeme, Gihembe Camps
[New Times] A group of 3,292 Congolese refugees has been relocated from Kigeme and Gihembe refugee camps to the Kirehe based Mahama camp, the Ministry of Emergency Management has said, citing looming landslides.
Thu, 25 Mar 2021 09:09:47 GMTMRCD-FLN Trial to Proceed in Rusesabagina's Absentia, Court Rules
[New Times] The High Court Special Chamber for International and Cross-border Crimes on Wednesday, March 24, resolved that the case involving 21 terror suspects linked to MRCD and its military wing FLN continues despite Paul Rusesabagina's absence.
Thu, 25 Mar 2021 08:27:57 GMTRwanda Features On CNN Global Travel Series
[New Times] Rwanda's tourist attractions are being featured on the latest edition of Quest's World of Wonder, a travel show hosted by journalist Richard Quest, who came to the country in early February and spent time covering a number of topics.
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 16:43:57 GMTRwandair Becomes First African Airline to Vaccinate All Staff Against Covid-19
[Daily News] RwandAir has become the first African airline to vaccinate its entire staff against Covid-19.
Fri, 26 Mar 2021 08:58:09 GMTHeifer International and Rwandan Ministry of Agriculture Announce $10 Million Usd Investment in Livestock Farmers
[PR Newswire] Kigali, Rwanda -- Partnership for Resilient and Inclusive Small Livestock Markets (PRISM) will reach 23,400 food insecure households in 15 districts.
Thu, 25 Mar 2021 05:46:29 GMTRwanda to Host World Junior Tennis Tour
[New Times] Rwanda will host the 2021 ITF Junior World Tennis Tour slated in July, Rwanda Tennis Federation (RTF) has confirmed.
Thu, 25 Mar 2021 05:38:51 GMTRwanda Set to Rollout Second Phase of Economic Recovery Fund in June
[New Times] Rwanda is in the process of mobilising funds and designing the second phase of the Economic Recovery Fund.
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 12:54:27 GMTAfcon Qualifiers - What You Need to Know As Rwanda Takes On Mozambique
[New Times] Rwanda hosts Mozambique in a make-or-break tie that could see Amavubi keep their hopes of qualifying for the AFCON 2021 finals alive to end their 17-year wait since the historic 2004 heroics.
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 12:50:38 GMTBasketball - Ferwaba Names Provisional National Women Team
[New Times] The local basketball governing body, Ferwaba has named a provisional national women basketball team of 23 players ahead of this year's Afrobasket qualifiers.
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 12:49:36 GMTRwanda, Japan Discuss Investment Opportunities
[New Times] Rwanda could soon see a rise in investments from Japan, largely in the tech and agribusiness industries, officials have said.
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 12:48:24 GMTRwanda to Privatise 80% of State-Owned Forests
[New Times] At least 80% of state-owned forests will be privatised by 2024 for better forest management and value addition, Jeanne d'Arc Mujawamariya, the Minister of Environment, has said.
Wed, 24 Mar 2021 10:02:03 GMTAfcon - Amavubi Have to Utilise Home Advantage - Meddie Kagere
[New Times] Amavubi striker Meddie Kagere says the national team should exploit home advantage if they are to get a positive result against Mozambique on Wednesday, March 24 in the 2022 Africa nations cup qualifiers.