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Tue, 16 Feb 2021 07:39:21 GMT
New Evidence Puts France's Role in 1994 Genocide Back in the Spotlight
[RFI] According to a diplomatic cable, the authorities in Paris helped suspects in the 1994 Rwanda genocide to escape while under French military protection. The revelation has rekindled Kigali's allegations that France secretly supported Hutu forces...

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 16:43:07 GMT
'No Vaccine' Policy Threatens Tanzania & the Region
[The Conversation Africa] Tanzania's health minister said earlier this month that the country has no plans to procure COVID-19 vaccines. Moina Spooner, an editor with The Conversation Africa, asked Catherine Kyobutungi to explain Tanzania's COVID-19 ...

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 09:41:03 GMT
Fresh Details Emerge on How France Helped Genocide Masterminds Escape
[New Times] A French newspaper has seen a document that reveals how, during the Genocide against the Tutsi, 27 years ago, instead of arresting ring leaders of the mass murders, French troops helped them flee.

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 12:42:33 GMT
Rusesabagina Arrest 'Enforced Disappearance', Calls for His Release - EU
[East African] The European Union Parliament has ramped up international pressure on the Rwandan government over the arrest of Paul Rusesabagina and called for his "immediate release."

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 09:50:50 GMT
Yvonne Idamange Arrested, Charged With Inciting Public Disorder, Assault
[New Times] The Rwanda National Police (RNP) in collaboration with Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) on Monday, February 15, arrested Yvonne Idamange Iryamugwiza.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 09:48:23 GMT
Basketball - Rwanda Lose to Morocco in Second Friendly
[New Times] The Rwanda national basketball team was defeated 53-58 by Morocco in a last warm-up match that is meant to prepare for the upcoming Afrobasket qualifiers.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 09:46:46 GMT
Afrobasket Qualifiers - Rwanda to Face Morocco in Last Warm-Up Match
[New Times] Rwanda will take on Morocco in a last warm-up game on Monday evening at the Salle Mohamed Mzali Arena in Monastir, Tunisia ahead of the forthcoming Afrobasket qualifiers that run from February 17 to 21.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 09:46:20 GMT
RwandAir Picks Accra as Hub for Flights to U.S.
[East African] Rwanda's national carrier plans to use Ghana as its hub to fly to the United States starting December.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 05:21:37 GMT
Varsity Students Join Hands to Create Green Jobs Using 100,000 Fruit Trees
[New Times] At least 17 students-most of them currently at level 1 in environment management and conservation at University of Lay Adventists of Kigali (UNILAK) - have started an initiative to create green jobs among themselves and the community.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 05:19:55 GMT
68% Decrease in Visitors Disrupts Akagera Park Self-Financing Ambitions
[New Times] The 68 per cent decrease in visitors in Akagera National Park has had an impact on self-finance, a report has indicated.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 05:17:44 GMT
Another 15 Megawatts to Be Extracted From Lake Kivu Methane Gas By June
[New Times] Shema Power Lake Kivu (SPLK) is set to produce 15 megawatts of electricity by June this year, in its first phase of methane gas extraction from Lake Kivu, engineers have said.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 05:16:08 GMT
Boxing Federation Urges Boxers to Stay Active
[New Times] The president of Rwanda Boxing Federation (RBF), Vicky Kalisa, has urged all pugilists to stay active while respecting lockdown rules in different clubs across the country.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 05:15:29 GMT
Amavubi Players Get Covid-19 Vaccine
[New Times] ALL Amavubi players and staff have received Covid-19 jabs, Times Sport can report.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 05:14:46 GMT
MRCD-FLN Substantive Trial to Be Live-Streamed
[New Times] The substantive trial of 20 terror suspects linked to MRCD and its militia wing FLN, is slated to kick off on Wednesday, February 17, at the hall of the Supreme Court, will be live-streamed.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 05:13:23 GMT
We Must Make the Most of Home Advantage, Says Nshimiyimana
[New Times] AS Kigali coach Eric Nshimiyimana says his players will need to make use of home advantage when they take on Tunisian side CS Sfaxien in the return-leg of the final round of the CAF Confederation Cup on Sunday, February 21.

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 05:12:16 GMT
Rwanda's Robotic Advancements in Response to Covid-19
[New Times] According to information from the World Health Organization, one of the challenges brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic is a stout chain of transmission, especially the rate of infection of health professionals while treating Covid-19 p...

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 09:00:55 GMT
Govt Lifts Duty on Luxury Cars in Move to Woo Tourists
[East African] Rwanda will forgo millions of dollars in tax exemptions from importers of expensive vehicles as it attracts high-end tourists into the country.

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 06:13:29 GMT
Rwanda Rolls Out Covid Vaccination to High-Risk Groups
[New Times] The Government of Rwanda has kicked off the national vaccination programme for Covid-19, starting with health care staff as part of the high-risk groups, the Ministry of Health announced on Sunday, February 14.

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 09:42:15 GMT
Rwanda Begins Vaccinating Vulnerable Against Covid-19
[East African] Rwanda has started its first phase of vaccination against Covid-19 with the limited 1,000 doses of the Moderna vaccine administered to high-risk groups, including frontline workers.

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 08:51:08 GMT
Govt Proposes Rwf219 Billion Increase in Public Spending
[New Times] The Minister of Finance and Economic Planning has said that the Government proposes to increase the national budget for this fiscal year from Rwf3,245.7 billion that was approved by Parliament in June 2020 to Rwf3,464.8 billion.

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 05:50:50 GMT
Covid-19 - Govt Rolls Out Mass Testing for Symptomatic Kigali Residents
[New Times] Health authorities on Sunday, February 14, rolled out a mass testing exercise for Kigali city residents who present symptoms of Covid-19.

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 05:46:25 GMT
AS Kigali in Trouble After Losing 4-1 to CS Sfaxien
[New Times] AS Kigali will need to be at their best in the second leg of the final round of the CAF Confederation Cup on Sunday, February 21 after losing the first leg 4-1 to CS Sfaxien at Stade Taieb Mhiri on Saturday, February 13th in Tunis.

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 05:24:49 GMT
Iposita to Use Codified Addressing System to Ease Delivery of Parcels
[New Times] The National Post Office (Iposita) has adopted a codified addressing system that will make it possible for them to deliver packages and mails to the exact locations by use of grid code technology.

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 05:24:47 GMT
Father Ubald Rugirangoga's Burial Slated Late February
[New Times] The burial ceremony of celebrated Catholic priest, Father Ubald Rugirangoga is slated for the end of this month at his home parish in Western Province, The New Times has learned.

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 05:24:44 GMT
How-19 Covid Restrictions Could Affect Rwanda's Education
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Mon, 15 Feb 2021 05:24:39 GMT
Team Rwanda to Start Preps for Tour Du Rwanda Next Month
[New Times] The Rwanda Cycling Federation (FERWACY) has announced that the national cycling team, Team Rwanda Cycling, will start training at the end of March ahead of Tour du Rwanda 2021.

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 05:24:29 GMT
Rwanda, DR Congo Mull Action Against Negative Forces
[New Times] Top security officials from Rwanda and DR Congo on Sunday, February 14, concluded their meeting after agreeing on "a series" of recommendations and a plan of action that will help deal with security threats that affect both countries.

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 05:24:25 GMT
Rwanda Premier League to Resume in March
[New Times] The Rwanda Football Federation (FERWAFA), Secretary-General François-Régis Uwayezu says preparations are underway for the Rwanda Premier League which was suspended in December 2020 to resume in March.

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 07:34:29 GMT
Heavy Rains Kill 25, Injure 51 Since January
[New Times] Heavy rains and lightning have killed 25 people and left 51 others injured across the country since January this year, according to statistics by the Ministry of Emergency Management (MINEMA).

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 13:01:21 GMT
Lieutenant General Jacques Musemakweli Dies At 59
[New Times] The Inspector-General of the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF), Lieutenant General Jacques Musemakweli has died. He was 59.



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