On April 11 1994, Belgian troops under the United Nations Peacekeeping Mission in Rwanda (UNMIR) withdrew from the ETO school in Kicukiro in Rwanda’s capital Kigali, abandoning thousands Tutsi from the area who had sought safety at a UN base. This was during the 1994 genocide against Tutsi in Rwanda. As they sped off, the […]
A Day President Kagame Upened Up on Brutal Murder of His Cousin During the Genocide
During the 30th commemoration of the Genocide against the Tutsis on April 7, 2024, President Paul Kagame, for the first time in 30 years, shared a ‘personal story’ which, he said, he had always kept to himself, of how his cousin – Florence was betrayed by a colleague at the United Nations Development Programme in […]
Kagame Tasks Sworn-in Officials to Serve the Country Selflessly
President Paul Kagame has urged new sworn-in government officials to serve the country diligently, putting public interest forward. The president was speaking while presiding over the swearing-in ceremony of newly appointed officials, March 15. The new officials include Dr Felicien Usengumukiza, new deputy CEO of Rwanda Governance Board (RGB), and Kadigwa Gashongore, the Vice President […]
Rwanda Vows to Eliminate Neglected Tropical Diseases in 6 Years
Rwanda says it is committed to eliminating Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) by 2030 to achieve universal health coverage, officials at Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC) announced on Tuesday, January 30, 2024. RBC says this achievement will be possible through community engagement and multi-sectoral collaboration. Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) refers to a diverse group of parasitic and […]
Rwanda Pushes for Zero Malaria Cases
In April last year, Rwanda joined the world in Celebrations of the World Malaria Day, and emphasized on the role of each citizen to eradicate this ancient and terrible disease. World Malaria Day is an opportunity to shine a spotlight on the Global and local efforts to control malaria and also an occasion to highlight […]
Rwanda Registers Improvement in Corruption Perception Index
Rwanda has managed to secure an improved ranking in the 2023 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), amidst a low performance among Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) Countries compared to other regions. The CPI ranks 180 countries and territories around the globe by their perceived levels of public sector corruption, scoring on a scale of 0 (highly corrupt) to […]
Rwanda, Belgium Sign EUR 95M Deal
Rwanda and Belgium on Tuesday signed a new bilateral cooperation agreement that will operate until 2029. The signing, which took place at the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning in the capital Kigali, was done by Dr. Uzziel Ndagijimana, the Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, and the Kingdom of Belgium, represented by Heidy Rombouts, […]
UK-Based Energy Giant BBOXX shifts HQ from London to Kigali, Commits $100M Investment
Kigali, 30 January 2024 โ Bboxx, the data-driven super platform, transforming lives and unlocking potential by connecting consumers and deploying innovative products across Africa, has reinforced its dedication to the continent with a strategic move of its Headquarters from London to Kigali, reaffirming its commitment as an Africa-first company. This decision, announced yesterday at the […]
RWANDA, UK MINING FIRM SIGN LANDMARK MINERAL EXPLORATION DEAL
The Government of Rwanda and UK mining giant Rio Tinto Minerals Development Limited have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the exploration and mining of lithium in Rwandaโs Western Province. Yamina Karitanyi, Chief Executive Office of Rwanda Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board said the entry of Rio Tinto in Rwandaโs mining sector is a […]