Tag Archives: Rwanda

Kigali, Rwanda | XINHUA | Rwanda has taken a decision to eliminate science practicals from their national examinations, citing long-standing concerns over the lack of well-equipped laboratories in schools. Rwanda’s Education Ministry announced the policy change, stating that starting this academic year, science practicals will no longer be a requirement in …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The national women’s team, the Crested Cranes, will host their rivals Rwanda in the 2024 Paris Olympic qualifiers at Kigali Pele Stadium in Kigali, the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has confirmed. This comes two weeks before the first leg of the qualifiers, …

Kigali, Rwanda | XINHUA |   Rwanda on Tuesday celebrated the 29th anniversary of the liberation by inaugurating Rugerero Integrated Development Project Model Village that will house 120 selected vulnerable families in the Rubavu district in Western Province. Among the vulnerable families to be accommodated at the model village are residents …

London, UK | THE INDEPENDENT | Court has ruled as unlawful the UK and Rwanda Migration and Economic Development Partnership. The asylum partnership arrangement was to enable the UK to send some people to Rwanda who would otherwise claim asylum in the UK. Rwanda would consider them for permission to stay …

Kigali, Rwanda | THE INDEPENDENT | A 76-member contingent consisting of the Uganda Peoples Defense Forces (UPDF), Uganda Police Force, other sister forces, and civilians headed by Brig Gen Stephen Kashure has been warmly recieved ahead of the EAC Command Post Exercise dubbed ‘Ushirikiano Imara 2023′ to be conducted at Musanze in …

Arusha, Tanzania | THE INDEPENDENT | The ongoing efforts by the East African Community states to bring lasting peace in the Democratic Republic of Congo dominated the 21st Extraordinary Summit of the Heads of State, featuring disagreements on the peace process. Burundi President, the chairperson, and host, Evariste Ndayishimiye found …

China ranked first in terms of investments registered with the RDB in 2022, with 49 projects involving investments amounting to US$182.4 million Kampala, Uganda | AGENCIES | The government and business community of Rwanda have expressed their anticipation of participating in the upcoming 6th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai …

How Rwanda’s support for Muhoozi could influence 2026 campaign Kampala, Uganda | IAN KATUSIIME | Rwanda goes to the polls in 2024 with President Paul Kagame widely expected to stand in his fourth election. In that election, all eyes will be on a maverick Ugandan army officer, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, and …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Power trading between Rwanda and Uganda could start soon, Rwanda Energy Development Corporation Limited (EDCL) has revealed. EDCL is a subsidiary of Rwanda Energy Group (REG) mandated to increase investment in the development of new energy generation projects, develop appropriate transmission infrastructure, and execute energy …

Rwanda’s successful Eurobond repayment serves as a reminder that there is resilience in African bond markets, despite the “perfect storm” of COVID-19, high inflation and trade disruptions SPECIAL FEATURE | BIRD AGENCY | In the face of economic challenges, Rwanda has achieved a significant milestone by successfully repaying its $400 …