AllAfrica News: Rwanda

Rwandan Distillery Imizi Plots Expansion As It Raises $500,000 in Pre-Seed Funding

[New Times] IMIZI Rum, a Rwandan spirits brand, has said that it has raised $500,000 (approximately Rwf686 million) in a pre-seed funding in less than a year round led by angel investors from North America, the United Kingdom, Singapore, and Rwanda.

Mozambique, Rwanda Military Officials Discuss Operations in Cabo Delgado

[New Times] The Chief of General Staff of the Mozambique Armed Forces, Admiral Joaquim Mangrasse, held another meeting with the Commander of Rwanda Security Forces (RSF) Joint Task Force, Maj Gen Emmy Ruvusha, in Cabo Delgado Province, on Thursday, November 21.

Investing in Girls Could Deliver a Tenfold Return for Africa - Report

[New Times] Africa has the potential to unlock a tenfold economic boost, amounting to a staggering $2.4 trillion, according to a new report.

Rwandan Secures Prestigious Rhodes Scholarship

[New Times] Chriss Tuyishime, a Rwandan student at Yale University, has been named one of the 2025 Rhodes Scholars, joining a global group of elite students recognized for their academic excellence, leadership, and dedication to social impact.

Three More Protesters Shot Dead, Opposition Leader Declares Period of Mourning

[Mozambique News Reports And Clippings] Two key donors - the EU and the UK - have indirectly backed Frelimo in the dispute over the elections, in a way which will clearly strengthen the position of hard-liners within the Frelimo leadership. Yesterday, 18 November, the European Council of Ministers approved another €20mn ($21mn) to support Rwandan troops in Mozambique, in direct support of Frelimo policy on the Cabo Delgado war. And yesterday was leaked a 13 November letter from Chatham House in London to Daniel Chapo "to congratulate you

Rwanda, Horn of Africa Countries Forecast to Face Flooding Risks

[New Times] Eight countries in the Horn of Africa region are set to receive more than usual rainfall leading to floods, the Climate Prediction and Applications Center (ICPAC) of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), a regional bloc, said on Tuesday, November 20, Xinhua reports.

Ngoma Genocide Survivor Suspected Killer Arrested, Confesses

[New Times] The main suspect in the murder of 66-year-old Pauline Nduwamungu, a survivor of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, has confessed to killing her and throwing her head in a pit latrine, according to Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB).

Inside Rwanda's New Proposed Media Policy

[New Times] A stand-alone defamation law as well as legislations regulating artificial intelligence (AI)-generated content are some of the expected outcomes if the proposed media policy is approved.

Education Ministry Explains Move to Standardise English Tests

[New Times] A teacher who completed a probationary period must sit for English examination as a medium of instruction every three years, and in case they fail the examination two consecutive times, they are dismissed, a new order of the Prime Minister provides, among other things , according to a new Prime Minister's Order.

Rwandan, French Scientists Develop AI-Based Tech for Cancer Detection

[New Times] Rwandan scientists are part of a team that is researching how artificial intelligence (AI) can be used in diagnosing and treating cancers as well as in carrying out measurements for unborn babies' biometrics.

Rwandan Legends Kayirebwa, Muyango Honored for Impact On African Music

[New Times] The Music In Africa Honorary Award has long been a celebration of artists who shape the music industry in their home countries and beyond.

For the First Time, the Elimination of a Cancer is Within Our Reach

[allAfrica] Every year, over 350,000 women die from cervical cancer and another 660,000 are diagnosed. As a consequence, children are orphaned, families impoverished, and communities diminished by the loss of mothers, wives, daughters and sisters.

Five Lessons Amavubi Should Learn From Afcon 2025 Qualifiers

[New Times] It was heartbreaking for Amavubi to defeat Nigeria in Uyo but still fail to grab a ticket for the AFCON 2025 in Morocco.

Central Bank Governor Rwangombwa Explains Lending Rate Decisions to Parliamentarians

[New Times] The Governor of the National Bank of Rwanda (BNR), John Rwangombwa, has said that when the bank raises its lending rate, it affects interbank rate, but not that at which banks provide credit to customers, a situation that limits its ability in terms of controlling inflation.

Why Countries Must Accelerate Climate Adaptation Efforts

[New Times] As climate impacts intensify and hit the world's poorest, the Adaptation Gap Report 2024 has found that nations must dramatically increase climate adaptation efforts to curb devastating floods, longer-lasting droughts, extreme heat and others.

Africa's Climate Renaissance - Building Resilience Through COP29

[New Times] The 29th UN Climate Change Conference (COP29), currently underway in Baku, Azerbaijan, has once again brought the world's attention to the urgent need for decisive action on climate change. As nations gather to discuss the future of our planet, African leaders, particularly Rwanda's representatives, brought a powerful message to the table: Africa is not just a victim of climate change but a proactive agent of change.

Ngoma - Missing Head of Slain Genocide Survivor Found

[New Times] The missing head of a Genocide survivor who was murdered on November 14 in Ngoma District was found in a pit latrine where it had been thrown, a representative of IBUKA, the umbrella organization for Genocide survivors' associations in Ngoma District, told The New Times on Monday.

WHO Commends Rwanda's Efforts to Eliminate Cervical Cancer

[New Times] Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organisation (WHO), on Sunday, November 17, commended Rwanda for its commitment to eliminating cervical cancer before 2030.

Eagles Say No Mercy for Rwanda Even With Afcon 2025 Ticket in the Bag

[This Day] Super Eagles Head Coach, Augustine Eguavoen, insisted yesterday that Nigeria will not have mercy on Rwanda today in the final game of the AFCON 2025 qualifiers despite the three-time African champions already having the qualification ticket in the bag.

Family Resilience - New Intervention to Address Intergenerational Trauma, Enhance Family Harmony

[New Times] A recent study testing a new approach--Multifamily Healing Spaces (MFHS)--has shown strong effectiveness in resolving intrafamily conflicts, enhancing communication and problem-solving skills, and building family cohesion and resilience. The intervention also addresses intergenerational trauma through parent-child dialogues and promotes positive parenting.

COP29 - Guidelines On How to Include Small Businesses in National Climate Plans Unveiled

[New Times] With finance at the top of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) agenda in Baku, Azerbaijan, the International Trade Centre (ITC) unveiled its newly developed guidelines to help countries incorporate micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) into the upcoming cycle of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).

Rwanda Trains 400 African Medics in Minimally Invasive Surgery

[New Times] More than 400 African surgeons from 25 countries were trained in minimally invasive surgery in Rwanda in the last one year.

Musician DA Rest Opens Own Record Label

[New Times] Rwandan artiste Prince Ishimwe, also known on stage as Da Rest, has taken a significant step forward in his music career and establishing his own record label dubbed 'Eeey D Entertainment'.

Nigeria Ends Afcon 2025 Qualifier With Disappointing Loss to Rwanda

[Premium Times] The Super Eagles finished top of Group D with one loss on the final matchday in Uyo on Monday

Africa CDC Calls for Reassessment of U.S. Level 3 Travel Advisory On Rwanda

[Africa CDC] Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, November 18, 2024 -- The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has formally urged the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US CDC) to reassess and lift the Level 3 travel advisory ("Reconsider Travel") issued for Rwanda on October 7, 2024, due to the Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) outbreak.

AFCON 2025 Qualifier - Lookman, Aina, Nwabali Excused From Rwanda Clash in Uyo

[This Day] *19 countries book places already in Morocco 2025 continental fiesta

World Diabetes Week - How Early Screening Prevents Diabetic Retinopathy

[New Times] In marking World Diabetes Week, Rwanda Diabetes Association (RDA) will offer a free AI-driven eye screening on Friday, November 15, at Biryogo Car Free Zone in Nyamirambo to prevent diabetic retinopathy, a sight-threatening condition that affects nearly one in three people with diabetes.

Rwanda, Poland Sign Air Service Agreement

[New Times] Rwanda and Poland on Wednesday, November 13, signed a bilateral air service agreement (BASA).

Inside Rwanda's Plan to Fix $6bn Climate Finance Gap

[New Times] Rwanda is exploring innovative approaches to mobilise $6.2 billion climate finance, from 2024 to 2030, as part of implementing the newly adopted Climate and Nature Finance Strategy at speed.

Are Countries On Track With Their National Climate Goals?

[New Times] Existing national climate goals, commonly known as Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), are 'not nearly ambitious enough' to limit global warming to below 1.5 degrees Celsius, according to the World Resources Institute (WRI).

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