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Rwanda

Fri, 06 May 2022 12:40:09 GMT
New Book on Role of Church in Genocide to Be Launched in Kigali Friday
[New Times] A lot of books have been written about the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.

Fri, 06 May 2022 12:36:50 GMT
Rwanda Confirmed as Hosts of 2024 Veterans' World Cup
[New Times] A memorandum of understanding was Thursday, May 5, signed in Kigali between local football governing body (Ferwafa) and the Federation Internationale de Football Veterans en Europe (FIFVE) from which both parties agreed on working togethe...

Fri, 06 May 2022 12:33:01 GMT
City of Kigali Remembers Staff Victims of the Genocide
[New Times] The City of Kigali will today remember 47 victims of the 1994 Genocide against Tutsi who were staff of the Kigali prefecture at that time.

Fri, 06 May 2022 09:31:13 GMT
Outrage at Planned Gathering of Genocide Deniers in Australia
[New Times] Rwandans around the world, including members of Ibuka, the umbrella association of survivors of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, have petitioned the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Queensland, Australia, urging him not to give ...

Fri, 06 May 2022 05:33:07 GMT
Six Things You Should Know About New Anti-Corruption Committee in Judiciary
[New Times] Last week, the judiciary established a committee that will be responsible for fighting corruption in the judicial system.

Fri, 06 May 2022 05:16:06 GMT
Hospitality Bosses Tipped on Service Delivery Amid Lingering Weaknesses
[New Times] The Rwanda Development Board (RDB) has exposed some weaknesses in the country's hospitality sector in the latest assessment that the institution made on a number of hospitality establishments.

Fri, 06 May 2022 05:10:53 GMT
Rwandans Tipped on Eye Health
[New Times] Experts in eye treatment have called for more efforts to sensitize Rwandans about eye health, saying many people are not aware of good practices for keeping their eyes healthy, and some delay to seek medical care when they get sick.

Fri, 06 May 2022 05:09:14 GMT
Rwanda Unveils U.S.$175 Million Urban Development Initiative
[New Times] The Second phase of Rwanda Urban Development Project (RUDP II) unveiled on Thursday, May 5, is expected to provide basic infrastructures in secondary cities and address unplanned settlements and floods in the City of Kigali, among other i...

Thu, 05 May 2022 05:39:07 GMT
Investigation Bureau Accuses Miss Rwanda Organiser of Rape
[New Times] Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) has accused Dieudonné Ishimwe, the incarcerated chief executive of Rwanda Inspiration Back-Up - the firm that organises Miss Rwanda - of rape, among other offences.

Thu, 05 May 2022 11:36:02 GMT
Six Ways Rwanda Is Building Resilient and Sustainable Transport Systems
[IPS] Kigali, Rwanda -- Over the last decade, Rwanda has invested in building efficient and resilient transport systems. Guided by the country's Green Growth and Climate Resilience Strategy (GGCRS), the Government of Rwanda has carried out numerous i...

Thu, 05 May 2022 12:55:26 GMT
MPs Push for Law Enforcement Against Encroachment on Water Bodies
[New Times] Members of the parliamentary Standing Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Environment in the lower chamber of deputies have requested the Prime Minister to lay out a plan to remove all illegal activities encroaching buffer zones of la...

Thu, 05 May 2022 05:34:18 GMT
Motorists Urged to Familiarise With Side-Road Usage Ahead of ChOGM
[New Times] Alain Mukurarinda, Deputy Government Spokesperson, alerted people to familiarise themselves with using side roads as a way of deviating from traffic during the upcoming Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM).

Thu, 05 May 2022 05:21:15 GMT
Parliament Summons Environment Minister Over Land Issues
[New Times] The Chamber of Deputies has adopted a resolution to summon the Minister of Environment to provide explanations to issues identified in land management and use.

Thu, 05 May 2022 12:59:43 GMT
Volleyball - We Are Ready to Make Country Proud - Akumuntu
[New Times] Patrick Akumuntu Kavalo, the team captain of Gisagara Volleyball Club says the team is ready to make the country proud in the 2022 African Club Championship slated for May 7-18 in Tunisia.

Thu, 05 May 2022 12:59:10 GMT
Japanese State Minister in Rwanda to Boost Economic Ties
[New Times] Takako Suzuki, State Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan is in Rwanda for a three-day visit aimed at enhancing bilateral economic ties between both countries.

Thu, 05 May 2022 08:07:30 GMT
Rwandan Youngster Noam Emeran Signs New Manchester United Deal
[New Times] Rwandan teenager Noam Emeran has appended his signature to a new contract with English Premiership giants Manchester United.

Thu, 05 May 2022 08:08:36 GMT
The Best U-23 Players in 2021/22 Premier League Season
[New Times] The current 2021/2022 Rwanda premier league season is at its twilight stages with few games left to the end of the season.

Thu, 05 May 2022 08:05:40 GMT
Prosecution Takes Over Miss Rwanda Rape Case
[New Times] Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) has submitted the case file of Dieudonné 'Prince Kid' Ishimwe, the organiser of Miss Rwanda beauty pageant who was arrested last week in connection with sexual abuse.

Thu, 05 May 2022 08:04:17 GMT
'Butcher of Gikongoro' to Go on Trial in France Next Week
[New Times] A French court, Cour d'assises de Paris, is set begin the trial of Laurent Bucyibaruta, the former Gikongoro prefet who's long been accused of playing a key role in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.

Thu, 05 May 2022 07:59:40 GMT
Over 600 Disaster Cases Recorded in Four Months - Report
[New Times] A report by the Ministry in charge of Emergency Management has disclosed that 107 people were killed by disasters from January to April this year.

Thu, 05 May 2022 07:58:37 GMT
Thirteen Injured in Road Accident Involving APR Players
[New Times] Thirteen people sustained injuries in a road accident involving three cars, one of which was transporting APR Football Club players to a match.

Thu, 05 May 2022 07:56:34 GMT
CHOGM - Over Half of Member States Confirm Attendance
[New Times] The Commonwealth Secretary-General, Patricia Scotland QC has said that over half of the association's 54 member countries have confirmed attendance for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting 2022 (CHOGM2022), that will be held from ...

Thu, 05 May 2022 07:38:28 GMT
Motorists Urged to Familiarise Themselves With Side Roads Ahead of CHOGM
[New Times] Alain Mukurarinda, Deputy Government Spokesperson, has aurged motorists to familiarise themselves with using side roads ahead of the upcoming Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM).

Thu, 05 May 2022 07:30:15 GMT
Rayon Sports Needs Over Rwf 180 Million for Transfers
[New Times] Rwanda's football giants Rayon Sports have proposed a budget in excess of Rwf 185 million in the upcoming transfer market in a major squad rebuild ahead of the 2022/2023 season.

Thu, 05 May 2022 07:01:39 GMT
KCB Group Opens New Subsidiary in Rwanda After Successful Merger
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- KCB Group has opened a new banking subsidiary in Rwanda, BPR Bank PLC, as it seeks to continue scaling its regional presence.

Tue, 03 May 2022 19:37:06 GMT
Where in Sub-Saharan Africa Are Media Outlets Curtailed?
[DW] In places such as Cameroon, Guinea Bissau, Rwanda or post-coup Mali, the media's vigilance extends well beyond issues that matter to the public. Journalists are forced to watch their own backs -- and data, too.

Wed, 04 May 2022 09:02:40 GMT
Rwandan Athletes Set for Residential Camp Ahead of Peace Marathon
[New Times] Sixteen Rwandan athletes are set to enter a residential training camp for intensive preparations ahead of the 17th Kigali International peace marathon scheduled for May 29.

Wed, 04 May 2022 08:47:58 GMT
Rwanda to Benefit From U.S.$25 Million Initiative for Climate Resilient Crop Varieties
[New Times] Rwanda, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and Burundi are set to benefit from a regional initiative dubbed "Transforming Agri-Food Systems in West and Central Africa (TAFS-WCA)" which is aimed to increase food security and combat climat...

Wed, 04 May 2022 07:28:43 GMT
Rayon Sports Needs Over Rwf 180 Million for Transfers Next Season
[New Times] Rwanda's football giants Rayon Sports have proposed a budget in excess of Rwf 185 million in the upcoming transfer market in a major squad rebuild ahead of the 2022/2023 season.

Wed, 04 May 2022 07:28:40 GMT
Press Freedom Day - Call for Crack Down on Errant Journalists in Digital Era
[New Times] Media practitioners have called for discouraging unprofessional journalists who are tarnishing the image of the profession in the digital era.



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