Rwanda
Wed, 12 Jan 2022 05:57:26 GMTExperts Call for Awareness On Safe Disposal of Face Masks
[New Times] Face masks are essential for controlling the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic and they have become an everyday accessory.
Wed, 12 Jan 2022 07:56:13 GMTBitter Christmas in Niger for the International Justice Stateless
[JusticeInfo.net] Arusha -- Even in their worst nightmares, the eight Rwandans never imagined being in a worse dead-end than the one they were living in Arusha. Although they were acquitted or released years ago from the International Criminal Tribun...
Wed, 12 Jan 2022 05:51:00 GMTBurundi and Rwanda On a Reconciliation Path
[ISS] As insecurity in the Great Lakes deepens, the commitment of both countries' leaders to normalise relations is a positive step.
Wed, 12 Jan 2022 05:57:28 GMTAndre Cassa Mbungo - the Rwandan Coach Taking Kenyan League By Storm
[New Times] Rwandan gaffer Andre Cassa Mbungo seems to have finally arrived. The experienced trainer is currently carving a niche for himself at Kenyan side Bandari FC and he is on the front-line in their quest to lift the long elusive league title.
Wed, 12 Jan 2022 05:57:28 GMTUr Students in Campaign to Fight Stunting in Burera
[New Times] Students from the University of Rwanda (UR)'s School of Public Health have started a three-day campaign in Burera District in a bid to increase community's awareness about the benefits of healthy nutrition.
Wed, 12 Jan 2022 05:57:27 GMTGovt to Use E-System to Ease Funding for School Feeding
[New Times] Through the use of the School Data Management System (SDMS), schools will be able to easily access the funds allocated to them by the government for the school feeding programme, the ministry of education has said.
Wed, 12 Jan 2022 05:57:27 GMTBasketball Wcup Qualifiers - Rwanda Lines-Up Friendly Game Against Egypt
[New Times] The national basketball team will play a build-up game against Egypt as part of its preparations for the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup African qualifiers.
Wed, 12 Jan 2022 05:57:27 GMTBasketball - Coach Owuor Replaces Mills At Kenya National Team
[New Times] The Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF) has replaced Australian coach Liz Mills with former head coach Cliff Owuor.
Wed, 12 Jan 2022 05:57:28 GMTRayon to Face Musanze, APR Take On Kiyovu As League Returns
[New Times] A new schedule has been released as the Rwanda Premier League returns this weekend after almost three weeks of suspension due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Mon, 10 Jan 2022 06:55:30 GMTRwandan Oncologists in New Drive to Fight Stigma, Myths About Cancer
[New Times] Local oncologists have launched a writing contest, where survivors and other people who have cancer-related stories can share their experience, in an initiative aimed at fighting stigma and myths about the disease in the country.
Mon, 10 Jan 2022 06:55:30 GMTRwanda, Mozambique Security Chiefs Discuss Current Cabo Delgado Situation
[New Times] Rwandan defence and security chiefs alongside their Mozambican counterparts on Sunday agreed to establish joint security teams that will among others design new strategies to improve the stabilization and security sector reform process in...
Mon, 10 Jan 2022 06:55:30 GMTMugisha Takes 'Valuable Positives' From Amavubi Debut
[New Times] APR midfielder Bonheur Mugisha has said he is happy and took a lot of 'valuable positives' from his debut international for Rwanda during the friendly matches against Guinea last week.
Mon, 10 Jan 2022 06:55:26 GMTRichard Karimba - Patriots Founding Member Laid to Rest
[New Times] Richard 'Richo' Karimba was laid to rest on Sunday, January 9.
Fri, 07 Jan 2022 06:17:59 GMTMandatory Use of Smart Metres for Motorcycle Taxis From Today
[New Times] Effective Friday, January 7, the use of smart metres will be mandatory for all taxi-moto operators in Kigali.
Fri, 07 Jan 2022 08:13:29 GMTU.S.$36 Million to Support Communities Around Rwanda's National Parks
[New Times] Rwanda is set to host the regional headquarters of Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) following a presidential order signed by President Paul Kagame and issued in the national gazette.
Fri, 07 Jan 2022 09:04:02 GMTAshraf Karekezi - the Rwandan Kid Carrying a Big Football Name
[New Times] In African football circles, the surname "Karekezi" is huge due to the exploits of former Amavubi and APR skipper Olivier Karekezi.
Fri, 07 Jan 2022 08:47:10 GMTCovid - Eighteen Kigali Hospitality Outlets Sanctioned for Violating Guidelines
[New Times] Rwanda Development Board (RDB) has announced it penalized 18 hospitality establishments in Kigali for failure to adhere to Covid-19 preventive guidelines.
Fri, 07 Jan 2022 08:03:57 GMTGuinea Beat Rwanda in Last Build-Up Match
[CAF] Guinea's Syli National picked a 2-0 win in their second international friendly match against hosts Rwanda in Kigali this afternoon.
Thu, 06 Jan 2022 11:20:21 GMTFive Things That Boosted Rwanda's Covid-19 Vaccination Campaign
[New Times] The last two years have seen extreme efforts to combat the Covid-19 pandemic that has brought the world to a standstill.
Fri, 07 Jan 2022 08:47:10 GMTNaby Keita On Target As Guinea Beat Rwanda in Final Warm-Up Match
[New Times] Thursday
Thu, 06 Jan 2022 07:19:01 GMTMental Health - Why One Local Bank Continues to Redesign Its Way of Work
[New Times] When in October 2020, Lina Higiro, the chief executive officer of NCBA Bank Rwanda, was confronted by a challenging situation whereby an employee acted out of character, it sparked something that ultimately changed how things are done at ...
Thu, 06 Jan 2022 06:18:36 GMTFive Things That Aided Rwanda's Covid-19 Vaccination Campaign
[New Times] The past two years have been marked with extreme efforts in global health to combat the Covid-19 pandemic that has brought the world to a standstill.
Thu, 06 Jan 2022 11:20:25 GMTThousands Left Stranded As Water Transport Gakenke, Muhanga Is Suspended
[New Times] Local officials have temporarily suspended movement between Muhanga and Gakenke districts following an accident that took place on Monday, January 3, involving two boats on River Nyabarongo
Thu, 06 Jan 2022 07:19:01 GMTBasketball - Rwandan Guard Gasana Signs for Bahraini Club
[New Times] Rwandan star shooting guard Kenneth Gasana has joined Al Bahrain, a Bahraini basketball club.
Thu, 06 Jan 2022 07:19:01 GMTAmavubi Face Guinea in Second Friendly Match
[New Times] Thursday
Thu, 06 Jan 2022 07:19:01 GMTCrisis As Clubs Threaten to Quit Rwanda Premier League
[New Times] A number of clubs have threatened to withdraw from the ongoing 2021/22 Rwanda Premier League as they expressed their discontent on football governing body's (Ferwafa) decision to request clubs regroup in camps for the league to resume
Thu, 06 Jan 2022 07:18:56 GMTItangishaka and Mihigo - Rwanda's Emerging Football Families in Europe
[New Times] There have been a host of football families in Africa over the years with siblings playing the game to the highest level. Ghana boasts of Abedi Ayew Pele, Kwame Ayew and Sola Ayew who were siblings and dominated the Ghana national senior ...
Thu, 06 Jan 2022 06:26:00 GMTCovid-19 Vaccine Mandates for All Outbound Rwandan Travelers
[New Times] Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC) has announced a mandatory Covid-19 vaccine for all travelers departing from Rwanda.
Thu, 06 Jan 2022 06:25:55 GMTThousands Left Stranded As Maritime Transport Gakenke, Muhanga Is Suspended
[New Times] Local officials have temporarily suspended movement between Muhanga and Gakenke districts following an accident that took place on Monday, January 3, involving two boats on River Nyabarongo
Thu, 06 Jan 2022 06:21:12 GMTPoor Air Quality in Rubavu District Not Linked to Nyiragongo Eruption - Rema
[New Times] Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA) has allayed fears that the unhealthy air quality that is being experienced in Rubavu district is not linked to Nyiragongo volcanic activity as reported in Goma town of DR Congo.