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Tue, 27 Sep 2022 07:47:39 GMT
Kabuga Trial to Start Amid Defence Conflict
[JusticeInfo.net] Arusha -- The long-awaited trial of Félicien Kabuga, alleged mastermind of the 1994 Rwandan genocide, is due to start on September 29 in The Hague. However, the accused is appearing with a lawyer he has been rejecting for almost tw...

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 10:01:01 GMT
Blame Game Will Not Fix DR Congo Problems - Kagame
[New Times] President Paul Kagame has told the United Nations General Assembly that rhetoric will not fix the security crisis in the DR Congo that has persisted for decades but tangible actions that are result oriented will.

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 09:29:40 GMT
Presidents Kagame, Tshisekedi Meet in New York
[New Times] President Paul Kagame on Wednesday met French President Emmanuel Macron alongside Congolese President (DRC) Félix Tshisekedi to discuss solutions of the security situation in eastern DR Congo.

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 18:43:24 GMT
18 Teams to Take Part in Gisaka Cycling Race
[New Times] The Rwanda Cycling Federation in collaboration with Kirehe district have organized a one day cycling race dubbed "Gisaka Race" as part of the annual celebration of Patriotism Day on October 1.

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 05:39:11 GMT
Five Key Highlights From Latest Central Bank Economic Update
[New Times] The Central Bank, on September 22, shed light on how the economy performed in the first six months of 2022 and gave an outlook for the remaining period through the Monetary Policy and Financial Statement released twice-yearly.

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 12:35:22 GMT
Government to Inject Rwf2 Billion Into Kinazi Cassava Plant Revamp
[New Times] Plans are in advanced stages for shareholders to invest $1.8 million (about Rwf2bn) in revamping the struggling Kinazi Cassava Processing Plant to increase its production capacity, The New Times has learnt.

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 09:16:10 GMT
Rwanda's Exports Grow By 37%
[New Times] Rwanda's export in value increased by 37.2 percent in the first six months of 2022, mainly driven by strong domestic manufacturing activities and the opening up of borders in line with economic recovery.

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 06:31:31 GMT
World Rhino Day - Local Stock Continue to Increase
[New Times] World Rhino Day is celebrated on September 22 every year. It creates an avenue for NGOs, zoos, wildlife conservation centres, research centres, and concerned individuals to unite and seek new ways to discourage poaching practices and pres...

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 06:31:26 GMT
Peace Day - Speaker Urges Youth to Fight Hate Speech
[New Times] Speaker of Parliament Donatille Mukabalisa has urged youth to stand up and fight hate speech and Genocide ideology in the quest to build sustainable peace and unity.

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 05:51:18 GMT
Amavubi Seek to Return to Winning Ways Against Equatorial Guinea
[New Times] Rwanda will face Equatorial Guinea in an international friendly game in Morocco on Friday, September 23, 2022 as both nations prepare for the 2023 Africa nations cup qualifiers.

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 04:51:18 GMT
Congo Crisis in Focus At UN General Assembly
[DW] The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda aired their dispute over one of the armed groups causing instability along their borders to the world this week. The UN has conceded that its peacekeepers can't defeat the M23.

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 06:53:56 GMT
Over Two Million Children Under 12 to Get Covid-19 Jabs
[New Times] Rwanda has started administering the Covid-19 vaccine to children aged between five and 11 years and it is expected that over two million children will benefit from the drive countrywide.

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 05:56:29 GMT
The Future is Digital, Kagame Tells UN General Assembly
[New Times] President Paul Kagame has said that there is all evidence to indicate that the future lies in digitalisation and that transformation is already underway.

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 14:23:08 GMT
Tshisekedi Hits Out At Rwanda Over Alleged Backing of DRC Rebels
[RFI] Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi on Tuesday renewed accusations that Rwanda is fanning rebel groups in his country during an address at the United Nations.

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 04:57:32 GMT
Africa Is Doing Its Part but Must Do More - Kagame
[UN News] Referring to a world in a state of turbulence, President Paul Kagame of Rwanda on Wednesday called for multilateral cooperation and efforts to address intersecting crises, including climate change, food price inflation, conflict and migrati...

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 14:25:32 GMT
DR Congo President Denounces Rwandan 'Aggression', Wants UN Support for African-Led Mediation
[UN News] The major challenges facing humanity "complex and interlocking," Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, the President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), said on Tuesday evening, while he also noted that the DRC had faced decades o...

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 06:53:58 GMT
How Beans Became an Important Part of Rwandan Cuisine
[New Times] The just concluded 12th annual Africa Green Revolution Forum (AGRF) summit saw among other things, several leaders, such as President Kagame participate in the 'Beans Challenge' where they drew the world map using beans.

Sun, 25 Sep 2022 06:53:53 GMT
Hoops All-Star Game - Mpoyo, Hagumintwari to Headline Selections
[New Times] The Rwanda basketball federation, FERWABA, has announced squads for the 2022 all-star game with power-forward, Axel Mpoyo, and shooting-guard, Steven Hagumintwari, as captains of the teams.

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 06:31:23 GMT
Cricket - Rwanda Set for U19 World Cup Africa Qualifier
[New Times] AFTER a triumphant campaign in Botswana which saw Rwandan women qualify for the 2023 ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup in South Africa, the men also want to follow in the ladies' footsteps during the upcoming ICC U19 Cricket World Cup-Africa ...

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 05:50:35 GMT
Top Cogebanque Executives Plead Not Guilty
[New Times] The prosecution arraigned two top officials in Cogebanque, who are being charged with misusing property in public interest and favouritism in discharging their duties.

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 18:43:54 GMT
New Training for Nannies On Child Care, Holistic Development
[New Times] Brain research shows that what happens in the first three years of a child's life, impacts their development and future health. Children who experience positive interactions at a young age are said to go on to be healthier and more succes...

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 08:51:16 GMT
Taking African Fashion to the World - the Story of Maryse Mbonyumutwa
[New Times] A few days ago, social media was awash with photos of a shop selling high end African-inspired apparel on Soho, one of the most affluent business areas in London, where the world of fashion converges.

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 07:12:06 GMT
Back to School - Choosing Between Cambridge and National Curriculum
[New Times] Come September 26, all students studying under the national curriculum, mainly those studying in public schools, will go back to school going by the new dates recently announced by the Ministry of Education.

Sun, 25 Sep 2022 06:22:25 GMT
Miners' Body Recommit to Safeguard Environment
[New Times] The mining sector has oftentimes been called on to take measures in protecting the environment and rehabilitating mining sites given their different activities of extracting and processing ores. The New Times' Alice Kagina had an intervie...

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 11:58:24 GMT
Housing Authority Boss to Appear in Court on September 20
[New Times] The Nyarugenge Intermediate Court will on Tuesday, September 20 begin the trial in substance of Felix Nshimyumurenyi, the Director-General of Rwanda Housing Authority (RHA), and co-accused Felix Emile Mugisha who are suspected of corrupti...

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 09:50:53 GMT
Rwandan Anglican Community Pays Tribute to Queen Elizabeth
[New Times] Rwandans and the British Community living in the country held a commemoration mass in honour of the late Queen Elizabeth II at the Holy Trinity Cathedral of the Anglican Church located in Kibagabaga, Gasabo District.

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 09:38:04 GMT
REG Retain Championship After Patriots Win
[New Times] Rwanda Energy Group (REG) Basketball on Sunday retained the Rwanda Basketball League title after a thrilling 84-74 win against Patriots to take the series 3-2.

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 06:54:04 GMT
CAF Confederation Cup - Kalisa's Winner Sees As Kigali Through to Next Round
[New Times] AS Kigali progressed through to the first round of the CAF Confederation Cup after beating AS Djibouti Telecom 1-0 at Huye Stadium, Rwanda, on Sunday.

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 06:31:29 GMT
Rwandan Players Abroad - Imanishimwe Stars as Rabat Progress in Confederation Cup
[New Times] Left-back Emmanuel Imanishimwe was once again in superb form for AS FAR Rabat as they went away to beat Remo Stars 1-0 to qualify for the next stage of the 2022/23 CAF Confederation cup.

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 05:40:44 GMT
APR Bow Out of CAF Champions League
[New Times] APR FC could not stand the might of US Monastir in the CAF Champions League preliminary round second leg game at the Stade Mustapha Ben Jannet on Sunday afternoon as the Tunisian giants won the encounter by three goals to nil.



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