More than six million Rwandans affiliated with cooperatives across the country are set to receive education on the history of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, the dangers of genocide denial and minimization, and the fight against genocide ideology, following a major commemorative and educational initiative launched at the Bisesero…
Burundi’s President, Évariste Ndayishimiye, and the country’s Minister of Foreign Affairs have continued to be the subject of ridicule on social media following their contradictory statements regarding Qatar’s role in restoring peace in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). In recent times, the State of Qatar has played a significant…
From December 2 to 9, 2025, heavy fighting took place in areas including Luvungi, Sange, Luberizi, and Kiliba, pitting fighters of the M23 group against the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC), supported by Burundian troops, the Wazalendo militia, and the FDLR. This fighting occurred at a…
The President of the Conference of Catholic Bishops in Rwanda, Antoine Cardinal Kambanda, has pointed out that the growing problem of broken families in today’s society is largely caused by the family backgrounds from which couples come, as well as a lack of discernment during courtship among those preparing for…
The Ambassador of Zimbabwe to Rwanda, Professor Charity Manyeruke, has praised the strong partnership between her country and Rwanda in promoting the English language. She made these remarks during her visit to TTC Rubengera in Karongi District, where teachers from Zimbabwe are currently supporting Rwanda’s efforts to enhance English language…
Karongi District and its development partners have helped more than 9,000 residents graduate from extreme poverty and are now scaling up support to an additional 10,000 still facing severe economic hardship. The progress was announced during the Karongi District Joint Action Development Forum (JADF) General Assembly held on Thursday, November…
In Murundi Sector, Karongi District, the International Day of Rural Women, which is celebrated every year on October 15, 2025, was marked. Mrs. Associate Professor Jeanne N. Kagwiza, the Director of ActionAid and one of Karongi District’s partners who strongly advocates for the rights of women and children, expressed her…
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), through the JPRWEE project implemented by INADES Foundation, has provided 2,000 chickens to two cooperatives—one in Kilimbi Sector and another in Gihombo Sector, both located in Nyamasheke District. The initiative aims to help residents improve their well-being by combating malnutrition.…
South Africa’s hopes of qualifying for the 2026 Fifa World Cup have suffered a major blow after they were sanctioned for fielding an ineligible player. Teboho Mokoena played in the 2-0 win over Lesotho in March despite the 28-year-old midfielder being due to serve a suspension after accumulating two yellow…
Young people in Karongi District are being encouraged to engage in coffee farming, leveraging their energy and strength, to ensure consistent supply to consumers and promote economic development—particularly for youth and women. Karongi District is one of the major coffee-growing areas in Rwanda, especially in sectors near Lake Kivu. However,…
