AllAfrica News: Rwanda

All of Africa Today - April 25, 2025

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Genocide Fugitive Who 'Lied His Way Into the U.S.' Arrested After Decades of Immigration Deception

[New Times] Faustin Nsabumukunzi, a former Counsellor in Kibirizi Sector, in Gisagara District, has been arrested in the United States for concealing his involvement in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda.

After 31 Years, Genocide Survivors Persist in Search for Lost Loved Ones

[New Times] Digital tools and the internet have played a key role in the tracing process, with many sharing their photos and stories publicly.

AI Policies in Africa - Lessons From Ghana and Rwanda

[The Conversation Africa] Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasing productivity and pushing the boundaries of what's possible. It powers self-driving cars, social media feeds, fraud detection and medical diagnoses. Touted as a game changer, it is projected to add nearly US$15.7 trillion to the global economy by the end of the decade.

Rwanda to Launch Govt.-Backed Arts Council After Rsau Shutdown Over Mismanagement

[New Times] The Minister of Youth and Arts, Jean-Nepo Abdallah Utumatwishima, has confirmed that a legal framework is being explored to establish a national body for artists, following the recent dissolution of the Rwanda Society of Authors (RSAU).

DR Congo, M23 Rebels Agree to Ceasefire

[Premium Times] The long-running conflict worsened in January after M23 launched a major attack that killed more than 700 people.

Rwandan Catholics to Hold Requiem Mass for Pope Francis

[New Times] The mass is expected to draw a significant number of Christians, priests, nuns, monks, and other faithful from different parts of the country.

All of Africa Today - April 24, 2025

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Rwanda Recalls French-Manufactured Aspirin Over Quality Concerns

[New Times] Rwanda Food and Drugs Authority has announced an immediate recall of batch No. B6224 of Aspirine Vitamin C 330mg/200mg (effervescent tablets), manufactured by Union de pharmacologie scientifique appliquée (UPSA), a French pharmaceutical group, due to quality concerns.

How Rwanda's New Health Intelligence Centre Could Transform Healthcare

[New Times] With the help of mathematical models, medics at the Ministry of Health expect to be able to predict disease trends months ahead, thanks to the newly launched Health Intelligence Centre.

April 23, 1994 - Lured to Safety, Slaughtered in Cold Blood

[New Times] On April 23, 1994, the Genocide against the Tutsi raged on across Rwanda, with horrific massacres intensifying in the former prefectures of Butare, Gikongoro, and Gitarama.

What You Need to Know About New Building Permit System

[New Times] The government recently rolled out a revamped online building permit system known as KUBAKA Portal or BPMIS 2.0, aimed at improving how building permit services are accessed and processed across the country.

Africa Launches Continental Space Agency - Here Is What It Means

[New Times] Nine years after the African Union (AU) adopted a continental space policy, the Africa Space Agency (AfSA) inaugurated its headquarters in Cairo, Egypt, this week paving the way for the continent's push to harness space science and technology for development.

We Should All Support Digitization of Health Records

[New Times] Rwanda is taking a bold leap in healthcare by pledging to fully digitize health records by December 2025. The Ministry of Health has announced the nationwide rollout of e-Ubuzima, a digital health platform already in use across 15 districts. This shift from paper-based to digital record-keeping is a landmark step that promises to improve the quality, accessibility, and efficiency of healthcare services across the country.

Rwanda Rolls Out New Malaria Strategy After Recording 87,000 Cases in March

[New Times] Rwanda has launched a new, community-based malaria control strategy in response to a rise in infections.