Stories from Kigali · Rwanda
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Rwanda Implements Plastic Ban, Abolishes Gasoline Cars
Rwanda is reportedly implementing policies to stop using plastic and is abolishing gasoline-powered cars, transitioning towards electric vehicles.
Baywave FM Japan
Youtuber Aimable Karasira Dies Wednesday
Youtuber Aimable Karasira died on Wednesday. A court decision regarding his nationality had since been annulled by the Constitutional Court.
RFI Monde
Former Rwandan Genocide Suspect Appears Before President On YouTube
A former Rwandan genocide suspect appeared before the president on his YouTube channel.
RFI Kiswahili
Gachacha Court Proceedings Continue In Prison
A Gachacha court has begun proceedings inside a prison, where testimonies are being heard. Gachacha courts are a traditional Rwandan judicial system, often used for genocide-related cases.
BBC World Service
Rwanda, Botswana Sign Visa Exemption MOA
Rwanda and Botswana have signed a Memorandum of Agreement to exempt all passport holders from visa requirements when traveling between the two nations. The agreement applies to all citizens of both countries rather than selected passport holders.
SAfm
Deaf Football Program Transforms Lives In Kigali
A sport called 'Deaf Football' is changing the lives of deaf individuals in Rwanda's capital, Kigali.
CRI News Radio
500 Rwandan Children Denied Education
Approximately 500 primary school children in Rwanda have been denied their right to education this year. The children have reportedly been forced into labor alongside their parents, who are working at a bank.
RFI Kiswahili
Cape Verde, Spain Withdraw Support For Rwandan Genocide
Cape Verde and Spain have decided to withdraw their support regarding the Rwandan genocide. King Abdullah calls for regional de-escalation.
RFI Kiswahili
Court To Decide On Rwanda Genocide Case Reopening
A court is set to decide today whether to reopen a genocide case involving Agatha Biarimane. The case was dismissed last year due to a lack of evidence, a decision rejected by the lawyer representing genocide survivors.
NPO Radio 1
Rwanda Wins Kikapu Africa League Championship
The Kikapu Africa League final was held at the BK Arena in Rwanda. A Rwandan team won the championship title. The tournament concluded with the fourth team finishing the championship rankings. The team from Rwanda finished in first place, according to the report.
RFI Kiswahili