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Tue, 31 May 2022 12:33:29 GMT
Protest Against Rwanda in Kinshasa Draws Hundreds
[RFI] A recent upswing in violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo by rebel group M23 brought out hundreds on the streets of Kinshasa, the capital, on Monday. The protesters blame Rwanda over its alleged support for the rebels, calling fo...

Tue, 31 May 2022 12:31:51 GMT
Govt Halts RwandAir Over Alleged Support for Rebel Group
[RFI] The Democratic Republic of Congo has suspended RwandAir flights and summoned Rwanda's ambassador in response to what it says is Kigali's support for the M23 rebel group's offensive in eastern Congo.

Tue, 31 May 2022 08:20:13 GMT
Will Labour Initiative Change Perception of Decent Work?
[New Times] While labour is one of the most important factors of economic growth, it often goes underreported or undercompensated.

Tue, 31 May 2022 08:16:59 GMT
How Businesses Can Make the Most of CHOGM 2022
[New Times] With less than one month left before the commencement of the Commonwealth Heads of State and Government Meeting delegates arrive in Rwanda, for their meeting which is expected to merge over 5000 delegates in Rwanda.

Tue, 31 May 2022 08:03:27 GMT
New AfDB Exec. Director Tips Rwandan Private Sector on Financing Opportunities
[New Times] Jonathan Nzayikorera, the newly appointed Executive Director of the African Development Bank (AfDB) representing Eastern Africa constituency, has urged Rwanda's private sector to explore financing opportunities under the bank.

Tue, 31 May 2022 07:44:35 GMT
Rwanda to Host Continental Health-Tech Summit
[New Times] Rwanda is set to host the first-ever HealthTech Summit for Africa, bringing together players, and innovators in the healthcare sector to discuss and showcase the potential of healthtech on the continent.

Tue, 31 May 2022 07:39:05 GMT
Police's Ndayishimiye Revels in Maiden Amavubi Call-Up
[New Times] Police FC striker Antoine Dominique Ndayishimiye has relished the opportunity to make his debut in the national team squad ahead of 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Mozambique and Senegal.

Tue, 31 May 2022 07:32:56 GMT
Captain Mbaye Was a Daring, Humane Officer - Ex-Colleague
[New Times] A retired Senegalese General who served in Rwanda during the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, recently told The New Times about the daring missions his contingent clandestinely launched to rescue nearly 600 Tutsi, against all odds.

Tue, 31 May 2022 07:28:02 GMT
Media Partners Mull Better University Curriculum for Journalism in Rwanda
[New Times] Different media outlets and university lecturers met recently to discuss how the curriculum of journalism studies in Rwandan universities, with many saying that it does not meet the current needs of the industry.

Tue, 31 May 2022 07:14:31 GMT
Cricket - Brazil Names Squad for 2022 Kwibuka Tourney
[New Times] Brazilian women's national cricket coaches Liam Cook and Lyis Felipe Pinheiro have released a 14-woman final squad that will travel to Rwanda for the 2022 Kwibuka T20 Women's Cricket Tournament.

Tue, 31 May 2022 06:54:30 GMT
Kajuga Puts Doping Ban Aside With Bright Start at Peace Marathon
[New Times] Middle-distance runner Robert Kajuga says his ban by the Regional Doping Organisation (RDO) is just part of the past and is only focused on winning more medals in the future after impressing at the just-concluded 2022 Kigali International...

Tue, 31 May 2022 06:53:55 GMT
Undergraduate Student Recycling Plastic Bottles Into Bricks
[New Times] Awoke Ogbo, a university graduate in Global Challenges at Africa Leadership University based in Rwanda is preserving the environment by recycling plastic bottles into bricks and pavers.

Tue, 31 May 2022 06:52:19 GMT
Rwandan Students Win Innovation Prize, to Set Up Firm to Produce Pesticide, Fertilizer
[New Times] Green promoters, a team of five young Rwandan innovators have won the Wege Prize 2022, a competition organized by Kendall College of Art and Design's Wege Center for Sustainable Design-USA.

Tue, 31 May 2022 05:30:10 GMT
Afcon 2023 - Mozambique's Miquissone to Miss Amavubi Qualifier
[New Times] The Mambas of Mozambique will be without their star player Luís Jose Miquissone on Thursday when they host Rwanda in their first 2023 AFCON qualifier in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Tue, 31 May 2022 05:33:03 GMT
Youth Pledge to Take Lead in Halting Genocide Deniers
[New Times] Minister of Youth, Rosemary Mbabazi said commemoration and confronting genocide deniers is a responsibility, not a choice.

Tue, 31 May 2022 06:55:21 GMT
Rwanda-DR Congo Tensions - Kagame, Tshisekedi Talk on Phone
[New Times] President Paul Kagame and his Congolese counterpart Félix Tshisekedi have held phone conversations aimed at resolving the current impasse.

Tue, 31 May 2022 06:05:48 GMT
Loan Conditions Derail Rwf82 Billion TVET Project
[New Times] A $81 million (about Rwf82 billion) project that would be financed by the loan from the Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) has not yet started five years after the loan agreement was signed between Rwanda and the financier.

Tue, 31 May 2022 06:02:43 GMT
Ecoute-Moi - Youth Seek Their Voice to Be Heard in Open Dialogue
[New Times] Youth are calling upon governments to step up efforts in addressing present issues which they say are affecting a lot of young people on the African continent.

Tue, 31 May 2022 05:34:23 GMT
Five Key Takeaways From BAL 2022 Finals
[New Times] The just-concluded second edition of the Basketball Africa League (BAL) has lived to people's expectations, having produced unforgettable memories among basketball fans in Kigali

Tue, 31 May 2022 05:31:24 GMT
My Book Was Inspired By the Resilience of Genocide Survivors - Author Dimitrie Sissi
[New Times] On May 28, Dimitrie Sissi Mukanyiligira, a genocide survivor, launched her book "Do not Accept to Die". The book is based on a true story of her survival of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi and how according to her, 'she embraced life'...

Mon, 30 May 2022 12:59:50 GMT
Two School Officials Sued Over Genocide Denial
[New Times] Father Eric Iraguha, 40, the Headmaster of EAV Mayaga, and Jean-Baptiste Mutabazi, a 47-year old teacher at this school in Nyanza District, are being sued by court over genocide denial after being arrested by Rwanda Investigation Bureau (...

Mon, 30 May 2022 07:48:50 GMT
AU Calls for Dialogue Over Rising Rwanda-DR Congo Tensions
[New Times] The Chairperson of the Africa Union, Senegal President Macky Sall, on Sunday, May 29, called for dialogue betweenRwanda and the DR Congo as tensions escalate between the two neighbours following the resurgence of the M23 rebellion in the ...

Mon, 30 May 2022 07:48:42 GMT
Nshobozwa Named in the BAL 2022 All-Defensive Team
[New Times] Rwandan point guard Jean-Jacques Wilson Nshobozwabyosenumukiza has been named on the All-Defensive team of the just-concluded Basketball Africa League (BAL) 2022.

Mon, 30 May 2022 04:27:31 GMT
African Union Chief 'Gravely Concerned' By Rwanda-DR Congo Tension
[DW] The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda have traded accusations of links to rebel groups operating in a volatile region of eastern Congo. The chair of the African Union has called for a reduction of tensions.

Mon, 30 May 2022 07:48:50 GMT
Muslims' Resistance of the Genocide Against the Tutsi
[New Times] Inside Ecole Primaire Intwari in Nyamirambo, about two dozens of primary school pupils clad in black are performing dance drama to a 1994 Genocide against Tutsi commemoration song.

Mon, 30 May 2022 07:48:49 GMT
Five Rwandan Players Abroad Likely to Switch Clubs Next Season
[New Times] The summer transfer window officially opens on June 1 with a host of Rwandan players abroad destined to consider their future elsewhere.

Mon, 30 May 2022 07:48:48 GMT
Minister of Education Tasks Schools to Intensify Battle Against Genocide Ideology
[New Times] Schools should take lead in fighting genocide ideology and deniers considering that they accommodate a big number of youth that is targeted, Valentine Uwamariya, the Minister of Education has said.

Mon, 30 May 2022 07:48:46 GMT
Munyaneza Ready for New Challenge After Protouch Move
[New Times] Fast-rising rider Didier Munyaneza has said he is determined to make the best out of a new challenge of his cycling career after a dream to South African side ProTouch.

Mon, 30 May 2022 07:48:39 GMT
Five Things You Should Know About the Commonwealth Business Forum
[New Times] The preparations to host the Commonwealth Business Forum (CBF) in Rwanda, are in high gear, according to officials.

Mon, 30 May 2022 07:48:36 GMT
Township Rollers Part Ways With Bertrand Iradukunda
[New Times] Striker Bertrand Iradukunda has been released by Botswana side Township Rollers after just eight months at the club.



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