From Warriors to Peace Makers: The Women of ‘NDABAGA’
During the civil war in Rwanda in 1994, military units on both sides of the conflict included women among their ranks. The number of women in combat was 339. They had...
Donald Kaberuka condemns violence against women
The President of the African Development Bank, Donald Kaberuka, has said that violence against women is an issue that concerns everyone and not women alone.
Kaberuka made the remarks in his statement...
A FRIEND IN NEED: The Importance of Remembering Our Heroes
The stories of those who saved others during the genocide are profiled in a book called Tribute to Courage, published by African Rights. But the book highlights only seventeen cases. Why...
Child Abuse: A violation of Human Rights that Carries Heavy Consequences
The greatest joy of every mother is certainly giving birth to a live and kicking baby; again, there is nothing more important than the health and happiness of new born baby...
A Friend in Need : A Mason Freduald Karuhije Saved Lives
Ntongwe district in Gitarama is a quiet rural area where people farm the land and graze their cattle. But in April 1994, it was a dangerous and hostile place for Tutsis...
With Little Help from Friends: WOMEN FOR WOMEN INTERNATIONAL
The civil war and genocide which ravaged Rwanda in 1994 left in its wake many orphans and widows Most are poorly educated, and find it hard, if not impossible, to get...
Angolan Firm Takes Over Rwandan Hospital, To Invest 21m Euros
The Government of Rwanda (GoR) on Monday put pen to paper a Concession Agreement with Oshen Healthcare Rwanda Limited (“Oshen”) to upgrade, finance, develop, operate and maintain King Faisal Hospital and...
My Heart is My Prison
Therese Mukarwego is a friendly, jolly woman who enjoys a good laugh. But life hasn't been kind. Her husband and three children were killed during the genocide. Therese' neighbour Andrea Uwimana...
President Kagame Visits Flood Stricken Areas
President Kagame Assures Support to Disaster-Affected Residents in Rubavu District
In a compassionate gesture, President Paul Kagame visited the residents affected by a recent disaster on Friday, May 12th, and pledged unwavering...
Life Expectancy in Rwanda Clocks 69
Rwandan Life Expectancy Surges to 69.6 Years, Reveals Latest Census Data
In a groundbreaking revelation, the fifth Population and Housing Census of 2022 has unveiled a remarkable surge in the life expectancy...
