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Sun, 18 Apr 2021 13:17:23 GMT
Continent's Vaccination Rollout Off to Slow Start
[DW] African countries have been vaccinating their populations against COVID-19 for weeks, but progress has been slow. Supply problems, confusion over vaccination schedules and fears of side effects are causing delays.

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 08:28:20 GMT
Over 30,000 Cases Need Execution to Compensate Genocide Survivors
[New Times] There is need for renewed efforts to compensate genocide survivors whose properties were damaged or plundered during 1994 genocide against the Tutsi, Ibuka- the umbrella organisation of Genocide survivors' associations- is advocating.

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 08:16:08 GMT
Rwanda to Continue Using Coartem to Treat Malaria - RBC
[New Times] Although one component of coartem, a drug used to treat malaria is weakening, there are no plans to discontinue its use because its effectiveness is currently undisputable.

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 08:15:30 GMT
Kwibuka 27 - How Aloys Rwamasirabo Fought to Keep the Nyange Memory Alive
[New Times] Nyange Parish became known for the bloody massacres which claimed between 2,000 and 3,000 lives.

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 08:11:50 GMT
Five Things You Need to Know About 2021 Kigali Peace Marathon
[New Times] The Rwanda Athletics Federations (RAF) on Friday, April 16, officially launched the 13th edition of the Kigali International Peace Marathon

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 08:10:51 GMT
Tour Du Rwanda - Benediction Cycling Club Seeks to Win 3 Stages
[New Times] Benediction Ignite cycling club coach Benoit Munyakindi has challenged his riders to win the first three stages of the 2021 Tour du Rwanda slated for next month.

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 08:09:13 GMT
Rwandan Passport Jumps Two Places in Global Passport Index
[New Times] Rwandan passport holders can now access two more destinations than they did last year, according to the latest edition of the Henley Passport Index, the pioneer ranking of all the world's travel documents.

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 08:08:27 GMT
Prosecuting Genocidaires is Fighting Genocide Denial - UN Chief Prosecutor
[New Times] Chief Prosecutor at the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (IRMCT), Serge Brammertz, stressed that the fight against genocide denial can only be successful if genocide suspects are brought to book.

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 08:07:42 GMT
Genocide - Rwandans in Uganda Commemorate
[New Times] Rwandans in Uganda have commemorated the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 13:05:40 GMT
Rwandans in Kenya Mark the 27th Commemoration of the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi
[New Times] On 15th April 2021, Rwanda High Commission in Kenya in collaboration with the United Nations office at Nairobi in Kenya (UNON) marked the 27th commemoration of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 13:05:00 GMT
Jean-Damascène Sekamana - the Legacy of His Three-Year Leadership At Ferwafa
[New Times] "We must work together as a group to improve the game. We need teamwork to reach our target. This way, we shall be able to take Rwandan football to a higher level"

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 12:51:10 GMT
Patriots in 'Advanced' Talks With Center Ibeh Ahead of Basketball Africa League
[New Times] Patriots basketball club have edged closer to securing the signature of England-based center Prince Ibeh Chinenye ahead of the upcoming inaugural season of the Basketball Africa League - BAL.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 08:26:23 GMT
Back to School - Few Students Turn Up for Mass Transport on Day One
[New Times] There was a slow start to students' return to school on Thursday, April 15 as few of them showed up for the mass transportation exercise organized for them by government.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 08:25:48 GMT
Rwanda Unveils New Incentives to Drive Electric Vehicle Uptake
[New Times] A cabinet meeting held on Wednesday, April 15 approved a strategy for electric mobility adaptation aiming at increasing electric vehicles and motorcycles.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 07:49:18 GMT
French Prosecutor Seeks Trial of Genocide Suspect Philippe Hategekimana
[New Times] A prosecutor in France has requested that Genocide suspect Philippe Hategekimana, alias Biguma, be referred to the country's cour d'assises, or Assize Court, a criminal trial court that handles cases of genocide and war crimes.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 06:16:38 GMT
Benediction Coach Names Strong Roster for Tour Du Rwanda 2021
[New Times] Two weeks before the start of the 13th Tour du Rwanda, local side Ignite Energy Benediction Club have confirmed their final line-up. The race is scheduled for May 2-9.

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 05:20:50 GMT
Police Rotate Two Peacekeeping Contingents in CAR
[New Times] Rwanda National Police (RNP), on Thursday, April 15, conducted the rotation of its two Formed Police Unit (FPU) contingents of 320 officers serving under the UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Central African Republic...

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 07:43:57 GMT
School That Still Asks for Pregnancy Test for Admission Defying Govt Order
[New Times] A few months after the Ministry of Education ordered schools to stop asking for a pregnancy test as a precondition for admission, Riviera High School has defied the directive.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 09:42:47 GMT
Team Rwanda Enters Final Training Camp Ahead of Tour Du Rwanda
[New Times] Team Rwanda riders on Wednesday, April 14, started a two-week training camp ahead of the much-anticipated Tour du Rwanda 2021 slated from May 2-9.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 09:33:41 GMT
Ferwafa Opens Transfer Window for Top-Flight Teams
[New Times] Teams in the Primus national league will have a two-week window where they can recruit players for the upcoming league resumption.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 08:43:28 GMT
Correctional, Rehabilitation Bodies Get New Leaders
[New Times] A cabinet meeting chaired by President Paul Kagame on Wednesday April 15 concluded with a decision to maintain the national guidelines put in place to mitigate the spread of Covid-19 virus but instead announced new appointments for differ...

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 08:41:47 GMT
Sekamana Steps Down as Ferwafa President
[New Times] Rtd Brig. General, Jean-Damascène Sekamana has resigned from his position as the President of the Rwanda Football Federation (FERWAFA).

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 08:39:23 GMT
Boarding Students Return to School on April 15
[New Times] Students in boarding schools will begin heading back to school on Thursday, April 15, the ministry of education announced on Wednesday.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 08:33:13 GMT
Genocide - Eastern Province Honours Slain Staff
[New Times] The Eastern Province has paid tribute to its staff who were killed during the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 07:39:24 GMT
Volleyball - Mugisha Drops Two Players Ahead of African Club Championships
[New Times] Rwanda Energy Group volleyball team head coach Benon Mugisha Barayavuga has dropped two players from his provisional squad, ahead of upcoming African Club Championships scheduled for June 16 to 28 in Sousse, Tunisia.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 07:32:40 GMT
Kwibuka27 - I Was Ordered to Lick My Father's Blood Off a Machete - Rukundo
[New Times] April 10, 1994 will forever be one of the worst days in 40-year-old Jean Claude Rukundo's life.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 07:30:47 GMT
Kwibuka 27 - APR Basketball Club Visits Nyanza-Kicukiro Memorial
[New Times] APR basketball club players on Wednesday, April 14, paid homage to victims of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi buried at Nyanza Genocide Memorial, Kicukiro District.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 07:23:23 GMT
Volleyball - REG Off to Tunisia for African Club Championships
[New Times] Rwanda Energy Group volleyball team on Wednesday, April 14 left for Tunisia to take part in this year's African Club Championships scheduled for April 16 to 28.

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 06:00:07 GMT
IGP Munyuza Briefs Two Police Contingents Ahead of Car Rotation
[New Times] The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dan Munyuza, on April 14, briefed two Police contingents of 320 officers set to be deployed for peacekeeping duties under the UN Multidimensional Stabilization Mission in Central African Republic (MIN...

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 05:47:57 GMT
New Report Pins Tribert Rujugiro on Illicit Dealings, Terrorism Financing
[New Times] A new report on East Africa's war against extremism, crime, corruption and related illicit trade has pinned Rwandan dissident Tribert Ayabatwa Rujugiro on illicit trade and terrorism financing.



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