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Rwanda

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 06:58:14 GMT
28 Years After the 1994 Genocide, 'Stain of Shame Endures'
[UN News] The UN paid tribute on Thursday [April 7] to the one million people who were murdered in 100 days during the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, during which moderate Hutu, Twa and others who opposed the genocide, were also killed.

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 13:01:16 GMT
1994 Genocide Was Neither Accident Nor Unavoidable - UN Chief
[New Times] The 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi was neither an accident nor unavoidable, António Guterres, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, said in his message to mark the 28th commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against Tutsi, Kwibuka28.

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 13:01:12 GMT
All Housing Challenges for Genocide Survivors 'To Be Addressed By 2026'
[New Times] The Ministry of National Unity and Civic Engagements (MINUBUMWE) has pledged to solve all shelter-related challenges for survivors of the Genocide against the Tutsi by 2026.

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 13:01:10 GMT
Kwibuka28 - Rwanda Remembers
[New Times] From Thursday, April 7, flags will be flown at half-mast to mark the 28th commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against Tutsi, Kwibuka 28, when Rwandans and friends of Rwanda in and outside the country remember the massacres 28 years ago.

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 13:01:08 GMT
Rwandans Express Optimism About the Future
[New Times] As Rwanda commemorate, for the 28th times, the Genocide against the Tutsi, citizens have reflected on the country's path to unity and reconciliation and expressed their optimism.

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 13:01:07 GMT
Genocide Victim to Wife - Swear to Me That You Will Never Hurt Our Children
[New Times] Meraniya, visually impaired and in her 70s, was still grieving all her children, spouse and siblings, among other relatives she lost during the Genocide, two decades later.

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 13:01:04 GMT
Rwanda's First-Ever Lego Robotics Team Completes Training
[New Times] The first Lego robotics team in Rwanda has completed its first round of training and asserts that it is prepared to compete in the Lego international league, which will take place in September this year.

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 13:01:00 GMT
IMF Speaks Out on Impact of Russia-Ukraine War on Rwanda
[New Times] The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said that the impact of the Russia-Ukraine war is expected to weigh on Rwanda's economic recovery through deterioration in external conditions, including a slower pace of recovery in trading partn...

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 13:00:58 GMT
How Kagame Masterminded RPA's Decisive Campaign Against Genocide Within Hours
[New Times] When the Genocide against the Tutsi started 28 years ago today, the then Rwanda Patriotic Army (RPA) maintained a 600-strong force at CND (Conseil National de Développement - present-day Parliamentary Buildings at Kimihurura) whose missi...

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 05:29:56 GMT
Kwibuka 28 - Memorial Sports Tournaments Scheduled for May
[New Times] Every year, just like other sectors, the sports fraternity in Rwanda holds activities to commemorate the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 05:29:00 GMT
Sports Competitions on Hold as Rwanda Commemorates
[New Times] Effective today, April 7, all sporting competitions will be put on hold for a week until April 13, as the sports fraternity joins the rest of the country to commemorate the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 05:10:12 GMT
BAL 2022 - Ruhamiriza to Officiate at Nile Conference Games
[New Times] Rwanda's international basketball referee Jean Sauveur Ruhamiriza has been named among referees shortlisted to officiate the forthcoming Nile Conference games of the Basketball Africa League (BAL) which gets underway from April 9-19 at th...

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 07:01:07 GMT
Why RBC Started Mental Health Programme in Schools
[New Times] The Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC) has introduced a mental health programme in schools in an effort to address mental health problems early among young people, the agency has said.

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 06:47:53 GMT
New Tanzanian, Libyan Envoys Present Credentials to Kagame
[New Times] President Paul Kagame on Wednesday April 6, received letters of credence from the new High Commissioner of Tanzania, Major General Richard Mutayoba Makanzo and the Ambassador of Libya to Rwanda, Ibrahim Sidy Ibrahim Matar.

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 06:47:06 GMT
APR FC Coach Not Happy With Conduct of Tuyisenge
[New Times] APR FC head coach Mohammed Adil Erradi is not pleased with the attitude of club captain Jacques Tuyisenge.

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 06:37:01 GMT
Media Watchdog Warns Against Genocide Ideology
[New Times] Rwanda Media Commission (RMC) has warned journalists against divisionism and Genocide ideology, among other unprofessional conducts that may be committed during the commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against Tutsi in Rwanda.

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 05:41:29 GMT
Genocide Perpetrators Must Be Brought to Book
[Africa Renewal] Let's learn from the past and protect all populations from atrocities -- International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, 7 April 2022

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 05:16:43 GMT
Rwandan Teenager Emeran to Sign New Manchester United Contract
[New Times] Rwandan youngster Noam Emeran is set to sign a new deal at premier league giants Manchester United.

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 05:25:51 GMT
Cricket - Bimenyimana Delighted After Nigeria T20 Triumph
[New Times] Rwanda national women cricket team captain Marie Diane Bimenyimana is excited after the team defeated Nigeria in the final to clinch the Nigeria women T20 Invitational cricket tournament in Lagos last weekend.

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 05:18:43 GMT
Top Four Coaches in Rwanda Premier League This Season
[New Times] It has been a keenly contested 2021/22 Rwandan premier league so far this season with the league title being contested by APR and Kiyovu.

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 05:17:25 GMT
We Can Eliminate Rayon Sports, Says Musanze Coach
[New Times] Musanze FC head coach Frank Ouna Onyango believes his side is capable of eliminating 8-time champions Rayon Sports in the second leg of the 2022 Peace Cup at Kigali Stadium on April 19.

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 08:27:27 GMT
28 Years Later, the African Union Remembers Rwanda
[allAfrica] April 7 marks the start of Kwibuka, the commemoration period of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, a cataclysmic event which saw one million killed in barely 100 days.

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 08:42:50 GMT
Getting Her Future Back - How New Family Planning Methods Helped a Teen Mum in Rwanda
[UNFPA] Chanceline Nyiraneza's life changed for the worse when she fell pregnant at 17, while still in high school. She dropped out of school, was abandoned by her boyfriend and lost the support of her family.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 12:54:54 GMT
Climate Change - Rwanda Environment Management Agency Urges Regular Auto Check-Ups
[New Times] Rwanda Environment Management Agency (REMA) has called on motor vehicle owners to regularly service their cars to reduce emissions and improve air quality.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 12:51:56 GMT
New Device to Ease Learning for Visually Impaired Students
[New Times] The government through Rwanda Basic Education Board (REB) has launched a device dubbed "Orbit Reader 20" which is expected to improve learning conditions for students with visual impairments.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 12:51:19 GMT
Rwanda's Recovery Efforts Get U.S.$32 Million Boost From World Bank
[New Times] The World Bank Group has approved $32 million additional financing to support Rwanda's response to Covid-19, under the country's Covid-19 Emergency Response project.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 09:25:13 GMT
Rehabilitation Works Kick Off on Damaged Kigali-Huye Road
[New Times] Rehabilitation works on Kigali-Huye road have kicked off, after a days-long standstill that was caused by last week's flooding.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 09:14:48 GMT
Handball - Kigali to Host 2022 Africa Youth Qualifiers
[New Times] Rwanda will host the qualifiers for the 29th juniors and 18th men's youth Africa Nations Championship, the Handball governing body has confirmed.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 09:14:44 GMT
Agribusiness Executives Hone Focus on Need to Adapt to Climate Change
[New Times] The latest survey of the continent's agribusiness Chief Executives has seen a sharp rise in the number of industry leaders calling for immediate action on climate change adaptation for smallholder farmers.

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 09:14:41 GMT
Basketball - Kigali Titans Coach Targets Top Fight Promotion
[New Times] Cyrille Kalima, the head coach of Kigali Titans, the club that won the pre-season tournament of the inaugural second division league has spoken out on his team's hunger to gain promotion to the top flight league.



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