AllAfrica News: Rwanda

All of Africa Today - June 3, 2025

[allAfrica] Ugandan Army Foils Attack On Religious Shrine As Pilgrims Gather

Over 100 Rwandan Human Trafficking Victims Repatriated in One Year

[New Times] The Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) has revealed that 105 Rwandans were repatriated over the past year after falling victim to human trafficking, shedding light on the primary causes, methods used by traffickers, and government efforts to combat the crime.

Rwanda-Backed M23 Executed Civilians in Goma

[HRW] Nairobi -- Mass Killings in February Highlight Grave Risks to People in Occupied Areas

What to Know About the Eight Teams At Bal 2025 Playoffs

[New Times] The eight teams bound for the 2025 Basketball Africa League (BAL) playoffs are gearing up to tussle it out in Pretoria, South Africa, between June 6-14 to establish this year's champion.

From Oblivion to Memory and the Meaning of RPF's Victory

[New Times] On May 31, 2025, close to 9,000 people stood or sat beneath the open sky and tents at Cyasemakamba in Ngoma District, not in celebration but in solemn remembrance.

How Fashion Photography Inspired Hakizimana to Create Own Brand

[New Times] What began as one person's journey through fashion photography has blossomed into a brand that embodies the essence of African creativity, confidence, and cultural pride, carving out a distinctive space where tradition meets modernity.

Hundreds of Rwandan Pilgrims Join Uganda Martyrs Day Celebrations in Namugongo

[New Times] Hundreds of Rwandan pilgrims, including eight Catholic bishops, are in Uganda for the annual Uganda Martyrs Day celebrations taking place on June 3 at the Catholic Shrine of Namugongo in Kampala.

Regional Defence Experts Set Stage for Civil-Military Cooperation Activities in Rwanda

[New Times] Defence experts from East African Community (EAC) partner states are meeting in Kigali to plan activities for the upcoming EAC Armed Forces Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) week which will be hosted in Rwanda.

Kabgayi Massacres - Survivor Tells Harrowing Story of Father's Death At Hands of His Best Man

[New Times] Rosine Uwimpuwe, a 43-year-old urologist at Kabgayi Hospital, is one of the survivors of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda left to tell a horror story from the agonising experience during the massacres.

Cassava Production Rises As Maize Sees Decline

[New Times] The Seasonal Agricultural Survey for 2025 Season A, released by the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR) on June 2, highlights mixed outcomes across key food crops, with notable increases in Irish potato and cassava production, while maize and sweet potato saw declines.

Minister Nkulikiyinka Encourages Workers to Channel Savings Into Rwanda's Capital Market

[New Times] The Minister of Public Service and Labour, Christine Nkulikiyinka, has urged Rwandans across the public and private sectors to embrace a culture of disciplined saving and to channel those funds into the capital market.

Young People Questioned On Reluctance to Take Ncd Screenings

[New Times] Young people in Rwanda have been questioned on their low turn-up for non-communicable disease (NCD) screening activities, even though some of them are at risk due to unhealthy habits like drinking and smoking.

MPs Push for Urgent Flood Mitigation Measures in Rubavu

[New Times] Members of Parliament (MPs) on a nationwide outreach have pledged to advocate for long-term solutions to persistent flooding in Rubavu District, a key tourism and business hub in the Western Province.

Nduhungirehe, Qatar PM Discuss Bilateral Cooperation

[New Times] Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Olivier Nduhungirehe, on Sunday, June 1, held a meeting with the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, during his working visit to the Middle Eastern country.

Rwanda's Push for Global Plastics Treaty to Resume in August

[New Times] Negotiations for a proposed international treaty to end plastic pollution--championed by Rwanda and Peru--are set to resume in August 2025, according to Beatrice Cyiza, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Environment.