The Rwandan government has taken a proactive step towards promoting clean energy and sustainable practices by piloting the use of cooking gas in schools across the country. This initiative aims to replace traditional cooking methods, such as firewood and charcoal, with clean and efficient cooking gas. By introducing cooking gas…
The East African Court of Justice (EACJ) has taken a significant step towards strengthening regional judicial cooperation with the appointment of Justice Anita Mugeni from Rwanda as its Vice President on Wednesday. This designation recognizes Justice Mugeni’s exceptional legal expertise and her commitment to upholding justice and the rule of…
Rutshuru, a region in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has become a hotbed of conflict as clashes between self-defense groups and the March 23 Movement (M23) intensify. Adding to the complexity of the situation, the Rwandan Defense Forces (RDF) have recently joined forces with the M23, further escalating tensions…
The Director General of Rwanda Basic Education Board (REB), Nelson Mbarushimana, has announced an ambitious plan to ensure that every teacher in the country is equipped with a laptop by the year 2025. This initiative aims to enhance the quality of education, empower teachers with digital skills, and facilitate the integration of technology in classrooms. The REB’s commitment to digital education underscores Rwanda’s determination to become a leading hub for…
Some students from the University of Rwanda Network have made the nation proud by securing second place at the 2023 Huawei ICT Competition global finals held in Shenzhen, China. The competition, which featured participants from various countries, tested the students’ skills, knowledge, and innovation in the field of ICT. The three students from the University of Rwanda, Regis Minani, Magnifique Mugiraneza, and Michael Fred Mugisha, excelled among the 650 students…
The capital of Rwanda, Kigali, continues to rank second in Africa for meeting and conference venues, according to the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA), a global network for the meetings business. After pausing the study for two years owing to the Covid-19 pandemic, the global organization resumed it in 2022 and found that almost 85% of meetings were held in person. This recognition highlights the city’s growing reputation as…
Rwanda’s budget allocation is in focus as the government seeks to address urgent financing gaps in various sectors – equivalent to 4.5 percent of the proposed national budget for 2023/2024 – to support their effective implementation in the next fiscal year, which begins on July 1, according to Parliament. The observation was made on May 26, when the plenary session of the Chamber of Deputies endorsed Parliament’s inputs on the budget framework paper for fiscal year 2023/2024, which should be…
Once the mass murder of their people began, Safari Jean Bosco and his mother, sister, and brothers sought refuge in a Catholic church along with over 2,000 others packed into the building. Some prayed as hungry mothers strained to breastfeed. The Horrific Massacre and Desperate Refuge in the Church: By April 12, 1994, six days after the genocide against Tutsis by an extremist Hutu regime began, militia surrounded the church. Soon afterward, Bosco saw local police inspector Fulgence Kayishema in…
In April 1994, Rwanda was engulfed in a genocide that claimed the lives of more than 800,000 people, mostly from the Tutsi minority. The genocide was orchestrated by the Hutu-led government and its extremist allies, who targeted not only the Tutsi population but also moderate Hutu and Twa who opposed their genocidal plans. The international community largely failed to intervene and stop the killings, despite clear evidence of the atrocities. Rwandan Genocide: A False Sanctuary One of the most horrific…
Severe weather conditions have wreaked havoc in the municipality of Murça, Portugal as a bridge collapsed and a vineyard suffered extensive damage due to a powerful hailstorm. The unexpected natural disaster has left local authorities and residents shocked and grappling with the aftermath. The collapse of a vital bridge, which connected two parts of the municipality, has caused significant inconvenience and disruption to transportation. The bridge, weakened by heavy rainfall and subsequent flooding, succumbed to the force of the water,…
When more than 2,000 Tutsis who had sought shelter in a church were slaughtere Fulgence Kayishema, a fugitive wanted for his alleged involvement in the 1994 genocide in Rwanda, is expected to appear in court in South Africa on Friday. After evading justice for about 22 years, Kayishema’s arrest marks a significant breakthrough in the pursuit of accountability for the atrocities committed during the genocide. He allegedly took part in one of the genocide’s bloodiest episodes, when more than 2,000…
The Chief Prosecutor of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (IRMCT), Serge Brammertz has announced that Félicien Kabuga’s co-accused, Fulgence Kayishema, will soon be transferred to Rwanda. Kayishema, 63, a former police chief, has been wanted for his alleged involvement in the 1994 genocide in Rwanda, was arrested on Wednesday, May 25, in Paarl, South Africa after more than two decades of evading justice. IRMCT Chief Prosecutor’s Announcement The Chief Prosecutor of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals…
Rwanda has undertaken a comprehensive mapping project to identify 1,200 sources of industrial minerals and building materials across the country. According to the Rwanda Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board (RMB), this was accomplished during a recent inventory. The head of the mining exploration division is Jean Claude Ngaruye. Ngaruye said “After carrying out inventory, we managed to find and map all sites where we can find industrial minerals across the country, and where different quarries for construction materials are located…
On Wednesday, May 24, 2023, a team of South African police officers and UN investigators arrested Fulgence Kayishema, one of the four remaining fugitives wanted by the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (IRMCT) for his role in the 1994 Rwandan genocide. On the run Kayishema was a former police inspector who allegedly participated in the massacre of thousands of Tutsi civilians at Nyange church and other locations in Kivumu commune, where he was the commander of the communal…
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