Rwanda
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 10:41:25 GMTMarburg Outbreak in Rwanda Declared Over
[WHO-AFRO] The outbreak of Marburg Virus Disease was declared over today by the Government of Rwanda with no new cases reported over the last 42 days after the last patient tested negative for the virus twice, as per the usual protocol for ending the...
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 16:24:55 GMTRwanda to Use GPS to Monitor Bats for Zoonotic Diseases
[New Times] The Ministry of Health plans to adopt advanced technologies, including GPS tracking, to monitor bat migration and behaviour as part of efforts to enhance prevention and surveillance of zoonotic diseases.
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 11:30:00 GMTRwanda Declares Marburg Virus Outbreak Over
[New Times] Rwanda declared the Marburg Virus Disease outbreak over on Friday, December 20, after 42 days since the last patient was discharged.
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 10:43:18 GMTThe Stage Is Set for Christmas Carols, Say Organisers
[New Times] Organisers of annual Christmas Carols are optimistic that "everything is in place" as Rwanda's premier Catholic Church choir, Chorale de Kigali, prepares for early Christmas celebration with its Christian audience at BK Arena on Sunday, D...
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 11:30:01 GMTFERWACY Boss Admits Rwandan Riders Aren't Good Enough for World Champ
[New Times] Cycling governing body (FERWACY) president Samson Ndayishimiye has admitted that it will be difficult to find a Rwandan cyclist who can challenge for podium finish at such a big cycling competition like UCI Road World Championship despite...
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 07:03:21 GMTFive Key Duels to Watch As South Sudan Take On Rwanda in Juba
[New Times] The "Bright Stars" of South Sudan welcome Rwanda's Amavubi to Juba International Stadium on Sunday, December 22, in the first of the two-legged tie that could decide the team which will qualify for the 2024 African Nations Championship (C...
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 07:03:21 GMTRwanda's F1 Grand Prix Bid Comes With Opportunities and Challenges
[New Times] It's not rumors or speculation anymore. Rwanda on December 13 formally announced its bid to host a Formula 1 Grand Prix, marking a significant milestone for motorsport not just for Rwanda but in Africa.
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 07:03:20 GMTRwanda, UN Unveil Rwf1.43 Trillion Five-Year Cooperation Strategy
[New Times] The United Nations in Rwanda convened with government officials, development partners, financial institutions, private sector representatives, and civil society organisations on Monday, December 16, for the One UN Joint Steering Committee...
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 07:03:19 GMTInside New Rwf30bn Plan to Develop Secondary Cities in Rwanda
[New Times] Five secondary cities which are Rusizi, Rwamagana, Nyagatare, Muhanga, and Huye are beneficiaries of the fund.
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 07:00:55 GMTMTN Rwanda, Unicef Partner to Empower Children in Rwanda
[New Times] MTN Rwanda has partnered with UNICEF Rwanda to advance children's rights, tackle malnutrition, and bridge the digital divide. The partnership was formalised on December 12, with MTN Rwanda CEO Mapula Bodipe and UNICEF Country Representati...
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 07:00:55 GMTDefence Minister Urges East Africa Security Chiefs to Use All Means to Realise Peace in Region
[New Times] Rwanda's minister of defence, Juvenal Marizamunda, has urged Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) chiefs of defence staff to scale up regional response mechanisms, adapt them to the challenges at hand, and "use all means at our disposal in...
Thu, 19 Dec 2024 10:22:58 GMTFrance Continues to Show the Way On Holding Genocide Fugitives Accountable
[New Times] The decision by a French court to uphold the life sentence of Philippe Hategekimana, alias Biguma, for his role in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi is a significant step towards justice.
Thu, 19 Dec 2024 10:20:52 GMTBehind the Lens With Eric Kabera - Uncovering Filmmaking Secrets, Career Advice
[New Times] It was a chilly, sunlit mid-morning when we arrived at Kwetu Film Institute and Hillywood Café, tucked into the serene hills of Gacuriro. This creative haven is where seasoned filmmaker Eric Kabera spends his hours -- either overseei...
Thu, 19 Dec 2024 16:19:05 GMTAirtel's New Voice Over 4G Attracts Over a Million Subscribers
[New Times] Airtel Rwanda has registered more than one million new subscribers on its Voice Over 4G (VoLTE) - a wireless communication standard that allows users to make voice calls and send SMS messages over a 4G network.
Thu, 19 Dec 2024 16:15:16 GMTFacts About Rwanda's CHAN 2024 Ticket Challengers
[New Times] Jimmy Mulisa's Amavubi on Thursday, December 19, left for Juba ahead of Sunday's crunch tie against Bright Stars of South Sudan in the first leg of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifiers.
Thu, 19 Dec 2024 10:21:14 GMTMushumba Picks Positives From APR Women's Wbla Campaign
[New Times] APR Women's Basketball Club coach Charles Mushumba has said that the just-concluded 2024 Women's Basketball League Africa (WBLA) was a learning experience for his as a coach and his APR Women side as a team.
Thu, 19 Dec 2024 05:57:49 GMTYouTuber Theoneste Nsengimana, Co-Accused Trial Adjourned As New Evidence Surfaces
[New Times] Nine people including Theoneste Nsengimana, the creator of the YouTube channel Umubavu TV, are being prosecuted on charges of forming a criminal association and conspiring to commit offenses against the government or the president.
Thu, 19 Dec 2024 05:43:55 GMTKagame Receives Message From Angolan President
[New Times] President Paul Kagame on Wednesday, December 18, received a message from his Angolan counterpart Joao Laurenço, who is the facilitator of the Luanda process.
Thu, 19 Dec 2024 05:39:15 GMTRwanda Secures Rwf30bn German Grant to Boost Urban Development
[New Times] The Government of Rwanda on Wednesday, December 18 signed a grant agreement with the German Development Bank KfW, representing the German Federal Government, to provide Euro 20.97 million (approximately Rwf30 billion) for the "Green and G...
Thu, 19 Dec 2024 05:39:14 GMT'Justice Served' - Minister Bizimana On Philippe Hategekimana's Genocide Verdict
[New Times] The decision by the French Court of Appeal to uphold the life sentence handed to Philippe Hategekimana alias Biguma for his role in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi has been hailed is an achievement of justice, according to Rwanda's Mi...
Thu, 19 Dec 2024 04:48:32 GMTClose to 2,000 Apply for RwandAir's Cadet Pilot Programme
[New Times] More than 1,900 people have applied to join the national carrier RwandAir's programme that seeks to train young pilots, according to officials at the airline.
Thu, 19 Dec 2024 04:48:31 GMTWhat Has Changed Five Months After Private Vets Took Over Livestock Services
[New Times] Cattle farmers in Nyamasheke District, the first district to implement Veterinary Sanitary Mandate scheme, have praised the initiative for helping to streamline access to veterinary services.
Wed, 18 Dec 2024 12:33:42 GMTKayonza - How Irrigated Fruit Farming Transformed Livelihoods in a Drought Prone Region
[New Times] After nearly five years of dedicated effort, residents of Kayonza District are celebrating the fruits of their labour. The community has transitioned from subsistence farming to commercial fruit production, with their first sales of avoca...
Wed, 18 Dec 2024 12:33:42 GMTGenocide - French Court Upholds Philippe Hategekimana's Life Sentence
[New Times] The Court of Appeal in France on Tuesday, December 17, upheld the life sentence for Philippe Hategekimana, alias Biguma, a former deputy commander of the Gendarmerie in Rwanda, for his role in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, particul...
Wed, 18 Dec 2024 04:57:39 GMTCovid, Mpox, Bird Flu, Marburg - Why Viruses Jump From Animals to Humans
[New Times] As the world continues to grapple with the aftermath of Covid-19 and Marburg virus disease (MVD), scientists are increasingly alarmed by the growing threat of zoonotic diseases--infections that jump from animals to humans.
Wed, 18 Dec 2024 06:13:37 GMTMove Afrika 2025 - Five Fascinating Facts About John Legend
[New Times] Acclaimed American producer and artiste John Legend was Tuesday, December 17, announced as the headliner of the second edition of Move Afrika tour during which he will stage two concerts at BK Arena in Kigali on February 21, and at the Pa...
Wed, 18 Dec 2024 06:11:05 GMTJohn Legend to Headline Move Afrika 2025 in Kigali, Lagos
[New Times] Multi-award-winning American artiste and producer John Legend, popularly known for his hit song 'All of Me', is set to headline the Move Africa tour both in Kigali and Lagos in February, 2025.
Wed, 18 Dec 2024 06:13:37 GMTRwanda's First Multiparty Politics Reflected Divisions of Late Colonial Period
[New Times] Rwanda's colonial history is one marred with ambivalences. It is one of the worst socio-economic realities. Its philosophy was based on divide and rule. The indivisible Rwandan society, going by scientific parametres, had to be divided at...
Wed, 18 Dec 2024 06:11:04 GMTRwanda Moves to Combat Tech-Facilitated GBV
[New Times] Rwanda has launched a campaign to combat technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV), a growing global issue that extremely affects women and girls.
Tue, 17 Dec 2024 11:33:12 GMTRwanda, UAE State Firm Sign Deal On Automotive Industry Development
[New Times] A new partnership that focuses on developing Rwanda's automotive industry by establishing a centralised service centre for maintenance, repairs, remanufacturing, and parts distribution, was signed on Monday, December 16, with potential ex...