Here is why Rwanda closed 714 churches and a mosque
As many as 714 churches and a mosque have been closed by authorities in Rwanda’s capital, Kigali, the local news portal, New Times reported on...
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Rwanda to shut 700 churches over safety, hygiene
Rwandan authorities said Wednesday that 714 churches and one mosque would be shut in Kigali for allegedly failing to meet safety and hygiene standards. “Some...
Rwanda skies now open for commercial drone flyers
Rwanda has opened its skies to commercial drones — a move that is expected to attract investors in the Unmanned Civil Aircraft System (UAS) industry....
5 Congolese Refugees Killed in Rwanda
Five Congolese nationals were killed Friday as the Rwandan police and army used live ammunition to disperse refugees who had spent three days camped outside...
Rwanda radio fined $2,320, closed for one month over sexist sermon
Rwanda has slapped a local radio station with a Rwf2 million ($2,320) fine and a one month suspension for undermining state security and Rwandan culture....
Rwanda targets $86m from EIB to build sewage system
The European Investment Bank (EIB) is expected to announce a loan worth $85.7 million (Rwf73b) to the government of Rwanda, towards supporting construction of the...
It’s ‘No Thanks’ to mitumba and that’s final, says Rwanda
Rwanda says it will not bow to pressure by the US to reduce taxes and lift the ban on used clothes and leather products. The...
Rwanda, Congo trade blame after army border fight
Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo have accused each other of territorial violation following heavy fighting between their two armies on Tuesday. The Rwanda...
Fighting between Rwanda, Congo troops in DRC
Heavy fighting broke out between the Rwandan and Congolese military in troubled eastern DR Congo after an incursion by Rwandan troops, according to a Congolese...
US gives three East African states ultimatum to reverse mitumba ban
East African nations that are en-route to banning the importation of used clothes may soon pay the price after Washington said it will impose trade...
