Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The State of Qatar |

Spokesperson for Ministry of Foreign Affairs Thanks Rwanda, United States for Cooperation to Release Rwandan Dissident Rusesabagina

The State of Qatar deals with this issue as one of the priorities of Arab issues

Advisor to the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari said that the repeated visits of Qatari officials to Tehran are within the State of Qatar's efforts to bridge views and submit proposals between the West and…

Source: UN Women - Africa |

Rwanda rings the bell to highlight business case for gender equality in the private sector

The occasion brought together different players in the financial sector, entrepreneurs, regulators, students to discuss the role and opportunities for the private sector to advance gender equality and sustainable development

In commemoration of the 2023 International Women’s Day under the theme, DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality”, UN Women Rwanda teamed up with Rwanda Stock Exchange, International Finance Corporation, Sustainable Stock Exchanges Initiative, UN Global Compact, and the World Federation of Exchanges for the seventh year to co-organize a…

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Rwanda launches the National Chapter of the African Women Leaders Network (AWLN)

The launch of the AWLN Rwanda Chapter was attended by over 250 women leaders from various sectors and backgrounds

On March 01, 2023, Rwanda launched the African Women Leaders Network (AWLN) during the Rwanda Women Leaders Network (RWLN) Summit held under the theme "Building the Next Generation of Women Leaders", a great kick start of the International Women’s month. The launch of the AWLN Rwanda Chapter was attended by…

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Rwanda: Questionable Trial after Journalist's Death

86 Organizations Reiterate Call for an Independent Investigation

Rwandan authorities must allow an independent, impartial and effective investigation into the death of the Rwandan journalist John Williams Ntwali, 86 civil society organizations and media associations said today, reiterating a January 31 appeal. A credible process should be carried out given the hasty conviction of the driver of the car allegedly involved…

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B-roll Video Release: FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Rwandan President Paul Kagame Unveil The “Kigali Pele Stadium” in Rwanda

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FIFA (www.FIFA.com) President Gianni Infantino attended the inauguration of a new football field named after Brazilian Legend Pele in Kigali, Rwanda on Wednesday. Since Pele’s death last year, FIFA member associations have been asked to name stadia after the three-time FIFA World Cup™ winner. The 73rd FIFA Congress: Delegation Football Tournament…

Source: FIFA |

FIFA Forward helps lay strong foundations in Rwanda

Brand-new accommodation centre soon to open its doors

Rwandan capital Kigali will host the 73rd FIFA Congress (https://apo-opa.info/3JzIn7j) on 16 March. Brand-new accommodation centre soon to open its doors. FIFA (www.FIFA.com) Forward has supported the project to the tune of USD 4.3 million. Designated as one of FIFA’s and President Gianni Infantino’s key goals, football development is also one…

Source: Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street |

Prime Minister call with President Kagame of Rwanda: 6 March 2023

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak spoke to Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame

The Prime Minister Rishi Sunak spoke to Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame today. They discussed the UK-Rwanda migration partnership and our joint efforts to break the business model of criminal people smugglers and address humanitarian issues. The leaders committed to continue working together to ensure this important partnership is delivered successfully.…

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    • Dr. Yvan Butera, Minister of State in the Ministry of Health – Rwanda, addresses the crowd ahead of the wogging event on day 1 of the AHAIC 2023 conference. The event coincided with the bi-monthly Kigali Car Free Day, which seeks to raise awareness on non-communicable diseases and climate change. He is flanked by Dr. Githinji Gitahi, Group CEO, Amref Health Africa (2nd left), and Dr. Adelheid Onyango, Director, Universal Health Coverage/Healthier Populations Cluster, WHO AFRO (2nd right), and others on 5th March in Kigali
    • Dr. Githinji Gitahi, Group CEO, Amref Health Africa, takes selfies with participants at the AHAIC 2023 wogging event, ahead of the official opening of the conference taking place at the Kigali Convention Centre up to Wednesday, 8th March
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The Africa Health Agenda International Conference (AHAIC) 2023 to Drive United Africa Agenda to Achieve Equitable Health Access and Address Climate Change

Biennial conference convenes African stakeholders in health, climate, and development to foster regional collaboration and create a unified position on climate action and health system resilience ahead of UNGA 78 and COP 28

Stakeholders in health, development and climate are convening in Kigali, Rwanda, for the fifth edition of The Africa Health Agenda International Conference (AHAIC)  (www.AHAIC.org) 2023, where the urgent need for African countries to unite in their efforts to strengthen health systems and address climate-related health challenges are top on the…

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Rogers Group targets East and Southern Africa for exponential growth

Rogers is actively pursuing its gradual internationalisation strategy in promising markets abroad, with a particular focus on Africa

Kenya, Rwanda, South Africa, India... Rogers Group (https://www.Rogers.mu) has, over the years, expanded its reach beyond Mauritius, into the region and internationally. For the Mauritian-born Group, with offices in 14 countries, growth opportunities often go hand in hand with strengthening its existing operations in countries with high growth potential and exploring…

Source: UN Women - Africa |

United Nations (UN) Women Rwanda stirs hope among young women through the SheCanCODE software and web development training program

SheCanCode Bootcamp is a full-stack coding bootcamp with the aim to help women in Rwanda gain in-demand software and web development skills to start their careers in the tech industry

On 9 December 2022, the seventh cohort of 52 young women and girls graduated from an advanced 14-week computer programming program delivered by the SheCanCode academy with financial support from UN Women Rwanda under the Joint Youth Programme funded by Multi Partner Trust Fund (MPTF)/SIDA. Among them, the ten most…