Kigali, Rwanda Press, June 30, 2023 โ The cost of damages caused by the landslides across the Western and Northern Provinces of Rwanda amounted to Rwf222 billion, the government announced on Friday. In May this year, the flash floods and landslides caused by heavy rains of May 2-3, killed 135 people and displaced more than […]
International Gorilla Conservation Programme Intensifies Campaign to Keep Mountain Gorillas Safe
Kigali, Rwanda Press, 30 June 2023 โAs the annual baby gorilla naming ceremony in Rwanda draws nearer, the International Gorilla Conservation Programme (IGCP) and its partner โ Wildlife Friendly Enterprise Network (WFEN), have intensified their campaign dubbed โthe Gorilla Friendly Pledgeโ, an awareness crusade initiated to minimize the risk of disease transmission from human to mountain […]
Manchester City Player Mendy Accused of Sleeping With 10,000 Women
British side club Manchester City footballer Benjamin Mendy claims he has slept with 10,000 women, a jury heard on Thursday. According to BBC Sports, the 28-year-old French international defender is accused of attacking a woman, aged 24 at his ยฃ4m mansion in Mottram St Andrew, Cheshire, in October 2020. According to reports, Mendy raped a […]
Rwanda Takes Issue with British Court Ruling that Country is not Safe for Asylum Seekers
Kigali, Rwanda Press, 29 June 2023ย โThe government of Rwanda on Thursday took an issue with a British court, ruling over the relocation of UK migrants to Rwanda, rejecting the courtโs decision that the East African nation is not safe for asylum seekers and refugees. The UK government has been trying to send asylum seekers to […]
Kagame, First Lady Begin 2-Day State Visit to Seychelles
Kigali, Rwanda Press, 28 June 2023 โ Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame on Wednesday arrived in Victoria, Seychelles where they started a two-day state visit to the Eastern African country. On arrival, the head of state and his wife were received by President Wavel Ramkalawan and First Lady Linda Ramkalawan for […]
PHOTOS: Rwandan Muslim Community Joins World to Observe Eid-al-Adha
Kigali, Rwanda Press, June 28, 2023 โ Thousands of Rwandan Muslim community on Wednesday flocked Kigali Pele stadium in the capital Kigali to observe Idd celebrations. The Idd celebrations or Eid-al-Adha take place on Dhul Hijjah, the 12th and final month of the Islamic calendar. Millions of Muslims worldwide commemorate the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim […]
Kagameโs Security Advisor Meets Mozambican Armed Forces Chief
Kigali, Rwanda Press, 27 June 2023 โ The Senior Defence and Security Advisor to Rwandaโs President Paul Kagame, Gen James Kabarebe on Tuesday met and held talks with the Mozambican Armed Forces Chief of General Staff, Admiral Joaquim Mangrasse in Pemba, Cabo Delgado province. Since October 2017, Cabo Delgado Province has fallen victim to terrorism […]
Nudity, Public Indecency Spark Parliament Debate Amid High Crime Rate
Kigali, Rwanda Press, 27 June 2023 โ A debate intensified among Rwandaโs MPs on Monday, June 26, 2023, when the Government proposed an amendment of the Laws determining offences and penalties in general and criminal procedure to reduce heavy punishments. The proposal came through the Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) criminal report presented to parliament this […]
Rwandaโs University of Global Health Equity Ranks Among Top in Sub-Saharan Africa
Ki gali, Rwanda Press, 27 June 2023 – The University of Global Health Equity has taken up the eighth spot with a 68.3 score out of 100 in inaugural Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) University Rankings released on Monday, June 26. The ranking was released by Times Higher Education โ a British magazine reporting specifically on news […]
RwandAir Launches Maiden Flights to Paris
Kigali, Rwanda Press, 27 June 2023 โ RwandAir has launched its inaugural flights to Paris, France, operating three times a week, providing customers with convenient access to the chic and vibrant European city. RwandAir revealed the development of the new route today. Yvonne Makolo, Chief Executive Officer of RwandAir, expressed the airlineโs excitement and pride […]