LGBT+ Rwandans say they are often fired, evicted, labelled as satanic, or ostracised by family and friends if they come out, with violent threats forcing some to flee the country With football and fashion, Rwanda’s LGBT+ activists are planning their first Pride celebration after years of struggling to secure funding or a venue willing to […]
The construction works for the Ferwafa Hotel are set to finally resume next week, the football governing body has announced. The hotel has been under construction since 2016 but the works were suspended when the building reached halfway. Ferwafa vice-president, Marcel Habyarimana, said that the federation has reached an agreement worth Rwf 2.6 billion with […]
Most hills of two sectors in Remera and Rurenge, Ngoma District, have turned purple, as blossoms of chia seed crop give farmers a hope of unprecedented income at the end of the season again. It all started in 2018 when the new crop was tried in four farms in Ngoma 22 irrigation scheme located between […]
The sports world especially in Africa is a world dominated by men, particularly when it comes to the media where sports journalism is dominantly a reserve for men. However, the continent has also produced some of the most excellent female sports journalists including South Africa’s Carol Tshabalala and Crystal Arnold, Ghana’s Nana Aba Anamoah, Lucy […]
The International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (Mechanism) has convicted Augustin Ngirabatware, Anselme Nzabonimpa, Jean de Dieu Ndagijimana, and Marie Rose Fatuma of contempt for witness interference. They were convicted for intimidating witnesses to help overturn the trial of Ngirabatware, who was previously convicted by the UN court for his role in the 1994 Genocide […]
Ministers from Rwanda and the DR Congo on Saturday, June 26, signed three key bilateral agreements as the two countries look to further enhance trade and diplomatic ties. This happened during a bilateral meeting held between President Paul Kagame and his host, Félix Tshisekedi, at the Goma Serena Hotel, in Goma, capital of DR Congo’s […]
The World Bank has approved a grant of $20 million to boost social inclusion of refugees hosted by Rwanda. The grant, which will be channelled through the Socio-Economic Inclusion of Refugees and Host Communities in Rwanda Project, aims to ease the economic pressure of the Covid-19 pandemic on refugees. The Bank said that the funding […]
There is a need for more efforts in leveraging ICT in service delivery in the justice sector during Covid-19, Minister of Justice Johnston Busingye has said. He was speaking during the launch of Justice and Legal Aid Month on Thursday, June 24. “Differently from previous years, we have decided to adapt both the Justice Week […]
On Sunday, June 27, the football governing body (Ferwafa) will get a new president in either former referee Louis Rurangirwa or businessman and Mukura VS President Olivier Nizeyimana, the two candidates vying for the top job. As elections get closer, both candidates have revealed their manifestos and Times Sport looks at key points in the […]
Government has allocated Rwf40 billion under the 2021/2022 national budget in a bid to settle arrears owed to various entities. On Tuesday, June 22, the joint Plenary Sitting of the Parliament adopted the relevance of the 2021/2022 Rwf3,807 billion national budget bill, which was presented by Uzziel Ndagijimana, Minister for Finance and Economic Planning. The […]
APR FC could be crowned league champions for the 2020/21 season, for the second time in a row, if they win their last game against Rutsiro FC on Friday, June 25, but club president Jean Damascene Nsanzimfura warned the army side that the Western Province-based club also wants to end the league season with a […]
Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) has sent out a stern warning to those who engage in cyberstalking, saying the practice is illegal and will not be tolerated in the country. Cyberstalking is defined as use of the internet or other electronic means to attack or harass an individual, a group of individuals or an organisation, with […]
In the 2021/2022 national budget presented by the Minister of Finance and Economic Planning Uzziel Ndagijimina before parliament, the government expects that Rwf2,413.7 billion representing 63.4 per cent will go into recurrent expenditure while Rwf1,393.3 billion will be spent on development-related initiatives. The recurrent expenditure is significantly higher than the Rwf1,595.4 billion in the revised […]
The government has presented to parliament the budget for the fiscal year 2021/22. The budget has been prepared on the background of the Covid-19 pandemic, which has slowed economic activity affected people livelihoods. The Minister for Finance and Economic Planning Uzziel Ndagijimana virtually presented the budget to both chambers of parliament on Tuesday, June 22. […]
In East Africa, Rwanda is undoubtedly one of the most visited destinations, thanks to the various tourist attractions that add up to the security existing in the country. Famous for beautiful mountain gorillas, lush national parks, unique wildlife and clean cities, it is a destination worthy of anyone’s travel list. More recently, however, the country […]
French president Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Rwanda underscored the importance of facing up to responsibilities for past crimes, regardless of how long it takes. Those who bear responsibility for atrocities, whether genocide or war crimes, should take note. Macron’s trip came after years of tense relations between the two countries. Asking for forgiveness, Macron vowed […]
Rwanda has tightened Covid-19 restrictions to curb rising infections and mitigate the risk of a severe third wave that is already being experienced in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. In a Cabinet meeting on Monday, President Paul Kagame re-imposed tight restrictions including the suspension of all social gatherings. He also adjusted curfew time […]
Six Rwandan photographers are showcasing their best photos at the ongoing World Press Photo exhibition, alongside award-winning photographs taken by world-class professional photographers from across the globe. Organised by the Netherlands Embassy and European Union and backed by the City of Kigali, the international exhibition started on June 10 at the freshly-renovated car-free zone in […]