Stories from Kigali · Rwanda

A sport called 'Deaf Football' is changing the lives of deaf individuals in Rwanda's capital, Kigali.

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.

Cape Verde and Spain have decided to withdraw their support regarding the Rwandan genocide. King Abdullah calls for regional de-escalation.

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.

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.

Tanzania, Rwanda, and representatives from the business sector have signed a memorandum of understanding with President Paul Kagame. The agreement was reported on Monday. The specific terms of the memorandum were not disclosed in the report.

A Hawaiian delegation intended to meet with the Rwandan army has instead held meetings with the U.S. military. The U.S. ambassador to Rwanda, Joseph Kabila, has been present in the country for several months.

A startup named Théanoo has launched a project in Rwanda to facilitate micropayments for primates, such as gorillas, when they provide services. The company stated that while taxis have Uber and rooms have Airbnb, nature currently lacks a similar mechanism. The initiative aims to generate funds for species protection. The nature of the primates, the purpose of the micropayments, and the startup's specific goals are not detailed. Four sources have reported on a startup proposing micropayments for primate conservation efforts in Rwanda. A Rwandan startup named Thé à nous has launched a platform to facilitate micropayments for wildlife conservation efforts. The company aims to reward individuals who perform services for animals, such as planting trees or providing veterinary care to gorillas.

The United States has announced sanctions against four high-ranking Rwandan Defence Force officials. The measures follow allegations of involvement in supporting the M23 rebel group in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Port Autonome De Douala secured a 3-0 victory in the round of 16. The win follows a previous performance by the Cameroonian team. The match took place in Kigali, according to correspondent Lucy Mouillot.