Rwanda News

Rwanda: Local Musical Group Releases Album
After four years struggling to make a mark on the Rwanda music scene, the Just Family, an Afro dancehall music group in Rwanda has become of age. allafrica.com | 9/7/10 10:33 AM
Rwanda: National Growth Up to 10 Percent
Rwanda's economy will grow in the range of 7- 10% this year higher than 6-7% previous projection. allafrica.com | 9/7/10 10:01 AM
Rwanda: Real Estate Players Seek Partners
Rwanda's real estate players are seeking partnerships with regional investors to access the East African Community (EAC) market. allafrica.com | 9/7/10 10:01 AM
Rwanda after the election
Officials from the Commonwealth say last month's presidential election in Rwanda was conducted peacefully but there were areas of concern. www.bbc.co.uk | 9/6/10 3:14 AM
Africa: UN Must Not Succumb to Anti-Rwanda Sentiments
A deep rooted conspiracy against Rwanda has finally come to the surface. Ever since the fall of the genocidal regime in Rwanda, I have been hesitant to admit the existence of a high-level politically motivated scheme against the people and the government of Rwanda- although all indications pointed to such likelihood. allafrica.com | 9/1/10 9:07 AM
Rwanda threatens to pull out peacekeepers from all UN missions over disputed draft report
Rwanda on Tuesday threatened to pull out its peacekeepers from all UN missions over a disputed report. Rwanda said the pullout may start from the UN peacekeeping mission in Darfur of Sudan. A statement from the military spokesman said the Rwanda Defense Force had finalized a contingency withdrawal plan for the country's peacekeepers deployed in Sudan. Meanwhile, Rwanda's Foreign Minister Louise Mushikiwabo told the press that Rwanda had instructed its military commander to make preparat ... english.people.com.cn | 9/1/10 8:05 AM
Rwanda: RTDA Prioritizes Road Safety
The newly established Rwanda Transport Development Agency (RTDA) has put road safety high among its priorities. allafrica.com | 8/31/10 8:02 AM
Rwanda threatens UN over report

Rwanda has threatened to withdraw co-operation with the UN if a draft report criticising its army is published.

www.topix.net | 8/28/10 11:38 PM
Rwanda brands leaked UN report "malicious"
Rwanda accuses U.N. of seeking to bury its failings tvnz.co.nz | 8/28/10 12:18 AM
Rwanda: Amavubi Snub Angers Ex-Skipper Karekezi
OLIVIER Karekezi is heartbroken after being overlooked for Rwanda's opening 2010 Africa Nations Cup qualifier against Ivory Coast. allafrica.com | 8/27/10 10:16 AM
Rwanda: Parliamentary Staff Trained in Govt Programs
IN a bid to raise awareness on various programs adopted by the government and to improve effective service delivery, the staff of both Chambers of Parliament, yesterday began an induction course on government programmes and how they work. allafrica.com | 8/25/10 9:37 AM
Rwanda: Parents Urged to Participate in Construction of 9-YBE Classrooms
Parents Have Been Urged to Embark On the Second Phase of the Construction of Classrooms for the Nine Year Basic Education (9-YBEO) program for the 2011 academic year. allafrica.com | 8/25/10 9:37 AM
26 Congolese Among FDLR Returnees
26 nationals from the Democratic Republic of Congo are stuck at Mutobo Demobilisation and Reintegration Centre after they were found posing as Rwandan returnees from the DRC; the Chairman of Demobilisation and Reintegration Commission (RDRC), Jean Sayinzoga said yesterday. allafrica.com | 8/25/10 9:37 AM
Rwanda: Human Rights Watch Manipulations Against the Government
THE constant accusations against the Government of Rwanda over allegations of human rights abuse, lack of political space and press freedom have been part of campaigns to discredit the credibility of recent presidential elections. allafrica.com | 8/25/10 9:37 AM
Rwanda: Is Rwanda Really a Police State?
President Paul Kagame last week won presidential elections by 95 percent of the vote. Such high performance was common in Sadam Hussein's Iraq and other dictatorships. Basing on this analogy, many observers have concluded his victory was a product of political repression. But such an approach ignores the internal political dynamics that drive Rwanda and thus strip it of its history, context and specificity. A serious discussion of Rwanda must be rooted in its internal dynamics. allafrica.com | 8/25/10 9:34 AM
Rwanda: Kimanuka Ruling Set for November
THE High Court has set November 23, as the date for the ruling of the case against Oscar Kimanuka, the former Director General of ORINFOR. allafrica.com | 8/25/10 9:00 AM
Rwanda: Grassroots Leaders Should Be Able to Solve Local Problems - Musoni
The Minister of Local Government, James Musoni, has revealed that plans are underway to facilitate grassroots leaders to have the capacity to address the population's problems rather than wait for top level government intervention. allafrica.com | 8/25/10 9:00 AM
South African Ties Fine - Munyakayanza
THE Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Eugène Munyakayanza, has refuted continued media reports that relations between Rwanda and South Africa are strained. allafrica.com | 8/25/10 9:00 AM
Rwanda: PSF Launches 2010 Business Plan Competition
THE Private Sector Federation (PSF), yesterday, launched this year's Business Plan Competition (BPC) to facilitate start ups to access finance. And, with a target of supporting up to 100 businesses, every year, PSF says it receives more than 1,000 applicants. allafrica.com | 8/25/10 9:00 AM
Rwanda: Government to Spend Rwf 28 Billion On Fertilizers and Seeds
THE government will spend an estimated Rwf 28bn on fertilizers and seeds to help farmers in the country produce bumper harvests this season. allafrica.com | 8/25/10 9:00 AM
Rwanda: Kagame Urges Investors to Add Value to Products
President Paul Kagame, yesterday, called on investors to add value to what they produce prior to exporting, since it will not only improve on the quality of the country's exports, but will bring in higher revenues for investors and the country. allafrica.com | 8/25/10 9:00 AM
Reviewing Nyerere in Elections Year
For those concerned with Africa's liberation, it becomes increasingly important to anchor our steps in the reality of our environment and to benchmark our progress to the giant leaps forward obtained by our elders. allafrica.com | 8/25/10 9:00 AM
Rwanda: We Are Driven By Innovation, Aleman Mercelo, Tigo CEO
The liberalization of Rwanda's telecoms sector started in earnest ten years ago. Early this year saw the Tigo brand entering the sector as the licensed third national operator. In just less than seven months, Tigo Rwanda managed to attract over 500,000 subscribers into its network. allafrica.com | 8/25/10 8:59 AM
Rwanda: Embracing ICA Findings Will Keep Region On Top
THE World Bank Group on Monday released findings and an analysis of the Investment Climate Assessment (ICA) in Rwanda. allafrica.com | 8/25/10 8:59 AM
Rwanda: Culture and Education of the Arts
RWANDA hosted the biennial Pan-African Dancing Festival, FESPAD in Kigali again this year. The festival which took place from July 24 - 31 attracted quite a number of African music talents who entertained fans at Amahoro Stadium and other venues. allafrica.com | 8/25/10 8:59 AM
Rwandans Eager to Turn Tables in Open
In a bid to boost the chances of one of their golfers capturing a maiden Uganda Open title, Rwanda will engage Uganda in two 72-hole friendly contests ahead of the sport's top event next week. allafrica.com | 8/25/10 8:12 AM
East Africa: EAC Competition Law Could Spur Cross-Border Investments
EAST African Community is currently integrating at a pace faster than any other Regional Economic Community in Africa, today. On July 1, 2010, EAC became the first Regional Economic Community in Africa to begin the process of implementing a Common Market and is on course to become a Monetary Union in 2012. allafrica.com | 8/25/10 7:48 AM
Rwanda: Fina Bank Yet to Recover Rwf2 Billion Bad Loans
FINA Bank Rwanda has said it is under pressure to improve the quality of its balance sheet by recovering inherited bad loans worth approximately Rwf2 billion by the end of this year. allafrica.com | 8/25/10 7:48 AM
Rwanda: Transport, Electricity Still a Challenge - Survey
TRANSPORT and Electricity are among the four major constraints to doing business in Rwanda, as identified by the Investment Climate Assessment Survey. allafrica.com | 8/25/10 7:48 AM
Rwanda: Cimerwa to Purchase New Equipment
CIMERWA, the country's largest cement producer is set to purchase new equipment after acquiring a letter of credit from Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) Rwanda, the factory's management has said. allafrica.com | 8/25/10 7:48 AM
Rwanda/Eritrea: U-17s Battle Eritrea in Last Four
RWANDA'S U-17 youngsters are bracing themselves for a very challenging encounter with hosts Eritrea this afternoon. The Youngsters who are playing in the CECAFA U-20 championship, have already exceeded expectations after storming the last four following Friday's 1-0 win over Yemen. allafrica.com | 8/25/10 7:48 AM
New Zealander selected to be peace pioneer in international youth project

Fale, currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Social Work, is an ardent youth advocate.

www.topix.net | 8/25/10 7:26 AM
East Africa: Hotel Grading Great for EAC

The announcement in Dar es Salaam last week that the first phase of evaluation and harmonizing the quality of the services that East African Community hotels provide, has been completed, is among most pleasant news today to travelers and tourists in the whole EAC bloc.

www.topix.net | 8/25/10 3:25 AM
Rwanda: Kagame to Uphold Growth

The incumbent Rwandan President Paul Kagame has promised to continue maintaining growth in all sectors of the economy in the next seven years after winning the August 9 election by 93.08%. Kagame' victory was mainly attributed to the socio-economic transformation, peace and security he has brought to his country 16 years after the genocide, which ...

www.topix.net | 8/24/10 11:10 PM
Rwanda Becoming Africa's Singapore

Rwanda's capital is changing from a sleepy backwater where most things closed at 9 p.m. to a future Singapore with gleaming office blocks and all-night shopping.

www.topix.net | 8/24/10 7:01 PM
Rwanda: Educating motorbike entrepreneurs

Like many of his peers inside the dimly lit classroom, Valens Mimoni has seen a hardscrabble life in this sleepy hilltop town.

www.topix.net | 8/24/10 1:57 PM
Rwanda: Nation Receives World Bank Award

The World Bank Group has awarded Rwanda for being the top global reformer in Doing Business.

www.topix.net | 8/24/10 1:57 PM
Rwanda: Nation Receives World Bank Award

The World Bank Group has awarded Rwanda for being the top global reformer in Doing Business.

www.topix.net | 8/24/10 1:57 PM
US Mineral Policy Timely for Rwanda And Uganda
East African Business Week reported that the US companies including IBM, Intel, Motorola, Apple and HP have to disclose whether they use minerals from Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) or neighbouring countries within nine months. allafrica.com | 8/24/10 12:58 PM
Nation Considers Alternative Tea Markets
In a few years, the volume of Rwanda tea sold at the Mombasa auction market will reduce drastically. allafrica.com | 8/24/10 12:58 PM
Kagame to Uphold Growth
The incumbent Rwandan President Paul Kagame has promised to continue maintaining growth in all sectors of the economy in the next seven years after winning the August 9 election by 93.08%. allafrica.com | 8/24/10 12:58 PM
Shanel, Nation's Music Star
She wears an infectious smile that no one may resist to smile back in appreciation. At 1.63 metres tall and a weight of 53 kilograms, she cuts a figure of model. allafrica.com | 8/24/10 11:38 AM
Nation Nods Tax Bid
Rwanda has approved more tax incentives to continue developing the capital markets. allafrica.com | 8/24/10 11:38 AM
Burundians Reign in Beach Volleyball Contest
FLAVIER Ndamukunda and Jean Luc Mbonyuwontuma's beach volleyball dominance was finally halted on Sunday reports Ostine Arinaitwe. allafrica.com | 8/24/10 10:04 AM
Zone V Teams Return
RWANDA'S representatives in the just ended Zone 5 Club Championship; CSK and APR's men and women are back after putting in a mixed performance in Burundi. allafrica.com | 8/24/10 10:04 AM
Migi Adds to Amavubi Woes
AMAVUBI's midfield and attacking problems have increased further with news that APR's Jean Baptist Mugiraneza a.k.a Migi is set to miss Rwanda's opening 2012 Africa Nations Cup Group H qualifier against Ivory Coast. allafrica.com | 8/24/10 10:04 AM
NEC Awards Eastern Province
The National Electoral Commission (NEC) has awarded the Cup of Excellence to the Eastern Province, after it emerged the best in the recently held Presidential elections. NEC considered various criteria including voter turnout. allafrica.com | 8/24/10 10:04 AM
Commuters React to Transport Fare Hike
Commuters in the city have expressed mixed reactions over the recent hiking of transport fare during rush hour. allafrica.com | 8/24/10 10:04 AM
Police Calls for Speedy Alerts of Fire Outbreaks
Following the increase of fire outbreaks in several parts of the country, the National Police has appealed to Rwandans to be vigilant and always report any fire incidents swiftly for timely intervention. allafrica.com | 8/24/10 10:04 AM
Lt. Col Rugigana is Not Missing - RDF
The Rwanda Defence Forces (RDF), yesterday, denied media allegations that the Commanding Officer of the Engineering Regiment, Lt. Col. Rugigana Ngabo, had disappeared, accusing the family of peddling false rumours. allafrica.com | 8/24/10 10:04 AM

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