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Lawrence Manzi, Rwanda's first ambassador to Brazil, presented his Letters of Credence to Lula da Silva, President of the Federative Republic of Brazil on Wednesday, May 22. In December 2023, the Office of the Prime…
By Ras Banamungu Bisbane, Australia — It has been three decades since the genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, a catastrophic event that claimed over one million lives and left the nation in ruins. On Tuesday evening,…
A cabinet meeting chaired by President Paul Kagame, at Urugwiro Village on Wednesday approved foreign envoys in Rwanda and made some appointments in government institutions. The Cabinet approved the appointment of…
The National Agricultural Export Development Board, NAEB, has revealed that in 2023, Rwanda earned 135 billion Rwf from tea. On this 21st of May, when Rwanda celebrated International Tea Day, NAEB revealed that in…
The Rwanda Meteorology Agency announced on Tuesday that there will be a reduction in rainfall during the third dekad of May 2024. The amount of rainfall ranging between 0 and 70 mm is expected across the country. "The…
Australian telecommunication company, Telstra has revealed that up to 2800 jobs will be affected by the end of the year. This will be done to save the company $350 million, to help it stay competitive and make the…
Arsenal women team will have post-season trip to Melbourne, where they will face A League Allstars Women team. The exhibition match is scheduled on Friday, May 24 at Marvel Stadium. Squad to travel to Australia has…
Australian Red Cross Lifeblood has faced critical low reserves, hence, there is urgent call for blood and plasma donors in the state. Demand for blood is exceptionally high, surpassing current donation levels.…
Nigerian Rivers Hoopers Basketball Club and Cape Town Tigers from South Africa have already arrived in Rwanda for the Basketball Africa League (BAL) 2024. From May 24 to June 1, there will be a basketball tournament at…
The International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) ranked Rwanda as the 2nd most attractive and Popular place in Africa for hosting international conferences and events. Cape Town in South Africa is ranked…
The Ministries of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, and National Unity and Civic Engagement (MINUBUMWE) invited Rwandan youth living abroad to attend the Itorero Indangamirwa Intake 14/2024 program. The…
Rwanda's Prime Minister Dr. Edouard Ngirente met with his Guinean counterpart Amadou Oury Bah on May 17 to discuss strengthening the existing bilateral relations between Rwanda and Guinea. Amadouh Bah was in Rwanda for…
Traveller who was transiting through Melbourne Airport's T2 international terminal on Wednesday from Dubai has been tested positive for measles. The traveller has been on flight EK408 and Victoria Health warned people…
NSW Police have arrested Penrith Panthers winger Taylan May on Saturday morning charged with domestic violence offences. May was alleged to have punched a woman known to him during an argument in April, NSW Police…
Chinese state media has reported that Microsoft has asked at least 100 of its employees in China to move to other countries including Australia and US. The reports follows deterioration between Beijing and Washington…
President Paul Kagame submitted his candidacy to the National Electoral Commission (NEC) as the RPF-Inkotanyi's presidential candidate in the July elections. On Friday, May 17th, at the National Electoral Commission…
Liz Ellis who captained Diamonds to World Cup trophy in 2007 has been elected as the new chair of Netball Australia. Liz Ellis has been elected only weeks after joining the board. She succeeded Wendy Archer. Ellis said…
On May 16, 2024, the Rwandan Community in Jordan, government officials, the diplomatic community, and friends of Rwanda gathered together for the 30th Commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. During the…
The National Electoral Commission, NEC, announced that from Friday, May 17 until May 30, 2024, it will start receiving the candidacies of independent candidates and those from political parties for the upcoming July…
Rwanda's new airport located in Bugesera District is expected to commence operations in the next three to four years, as confirmed by RwandAir Chief Executive Officer Yvonne Manzi Makolo. During the Qatar Economic…
Every year in Australia, around 1 million people purchase a new car. the Australian Automotive Dealer Association has released data about most used cars in April 2024. The ranking remained the same as it was in March.…
The rate of unemployment in Australia rose to 4.1% in April from 3.9% in March, the Australian Bureau of Statistics announced on Thursday. Last month, 30,300 was unemployed while 38,500 was employed and the hours…
Perth has experienced the hottest May in 15 years after recording eight consecutive days over 25 degrees. The warm weather has caught many residents off guard and has led concerns about the impact on agriculture, water…
Today on 15th May 2024, a delegation of 22 faculty and student officers from the Royal College of Defence Studies of the United Kingdom visited Rwanda Defence Force headquarters. They were received by the RDF Chief of…