All Africa (Free subscription) | yesterday
A decade-long effort by Rwanda to turn its capital Kigali into a modern metropolis with efficient garbage collection, non-use of plastics and a low crime rate, has finally paid off in the United Nations honouring the city for its innovativeness.
All Africa (Free subscription) | yesterday
Last week Kigali City was granted the Habitat Scroll of Honor Award 2008 for its many innovations in building a model, modern city symbolized by zero tolerance for plastics, improved garbage collection and a substantial reduction in crime.
Susan Polgar Chess Blog (Free subscription) | yesterday
Rwanda: Revived Chess Federation Eye Dresden Olympiad The New Times (Kigali) 12 October 2008Posted to the web 13 October 2008 Bonnie MugabeKigali Official Olympiad website: www.Dresden2008.com RWANDA Chess Federation (FERWADE) is back into existence after years of internal wrangles. Last month, the federation elected a new executive committee and work started immediately with preparations for both...
All Africa (Free subscription) | yesterday
A new aircraft to operate Kigali-Johannesburg routes arrives today, revealed a source within Rwandair.
All Africa (Free subscription) | yesterday
The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Rosemary Museminari Friday said that Kigali was enjoying good relations with Uganda.
All Africa (Free subscription) | yesterday
The Appeals Court of International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) has upheld decision of the Lower Court to deny Prosecutor's request to transfer genocide accused former businessman, 73-year-old Yusuf Munyakazi, to stand a trial in Kigali as part of the UN Court's completion strategy.
All Africa (Free subscription) | 10/11/2008
Mukura Victory Sport newly appointed coach Ali Bizimungu starts his reign with a tricky home tie against Kigali giants and title hopefuls Rayon Sports this afternoon at Huye stadium.
Times of the Internet (Free subscription) | 10/11/2008
KIGALI, Rwanda, Oct. 10 (UPI) -- The Rwandan Cabinet has passed down a decision that all schools in the country will soon be taught in English rather than French. The decision, which was announced Thursday, came after Rwanda joined the English-speaking East African Community, the BBC reported Friday. The change also comes after relations between France and Rwanda cooled following allegations made...
Big Cat News (Free subscription) | 10/10/2008
Continent's Rare Species of Flora and Fauna Face Extinction as Poaching Intensifies The New Times (Kigali) NEWS 9 October 2008 Posted to the web 9 October 2008 By Edmund Kagire Kampala Most rare and precious African fauna and flora species are on the verge of extinction, today more than in the past years following increased illegal trade in the past decade as global demand for these increases on daily...
All Africa (Free subscription) | 10/10/2008
Kigali City Council yesterday held its Accountability Day at its Headquarters in Kigali town.
All Africa (Free subscription) | 10/10/2008
The Appeals Court of International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) has upheld decision of the Lower Court to deny Prosecutor's request to transfer genocide accused former businessman, 73-year-old Yusuf Munyakazi, to stand a trial in Kigali as part of the UN Court's completion strategy.
All Africa (Free subscription) | 10/09/2008
New Century Development Limited, a Hong Kong registered company yesterday unveiled a plan for a Five Star Hotel they will construct in the heart of Kigali City.
Travelblog (Free subscription) | 10/08/2008
Muraho from Kigali So you might have guessed that Muraho is hello in Kinyarwanda. I landed in Kigali last night after a pleasant 10 hour flight from London via Brussels despite being stuck in a middle seat. I read Water for Elephants which was recommend to me while I was in Dublin it was great I also recommend it. There was also some horrible movie with Drew Barrymore and Jimmy Fallon about t
All Africa (Free subscription) | 10/08/2008
Judges of Trial Chamber III of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) Monday started their week-long visit of the alleged massacre sites in Rwanda committed by four accused former Rwandan ministers jointly tried for 1994 genocide and crimes against humanity in a case known as "Government II".
All Africa (Free subscription) | 10/08/2008
Societe Mutuelle de garantie pour le reFinancement (SMGF), a mutual guarantee fund which is going to help give collateral security to microfinance institutions (MFI), was officially launched Monday evening at Kigali Serena Hotel.
