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BusinessOct 13Formula 1: Rwanda to bring sport back to AfricaThe last time Formula 1 hosted a race in Africa was way back in 1993. But a new track in Rwanda is set to host a Grand Prix in "the early 2030s," continuing the country’s investment in international sport.DW News [en]
BusinessOct 13Formula One to return to Africa in ‘early 2030s’ in RwandaRwanda will host Africa's first Formula One Grand Prix since 1993 in "the early 2030s" after the circuit announced a decade-long deal with the country on Tuesday. The post Formula One to return to Africa in ‘early 2030s’ in Rwanda appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
WorldOct 13Formula 1 announced its return to Africa: it will be 'at the beginning of the 2030s' with a Grand Prix in RwandaThe agreement is for 10 years and the first race will take place once the new Bugesera circuit is completed. The last time it was raced on the African continent was in 1993.Clarín
WorldOct 13Formula 1 announces return to Africa with grand prix in Rwanda in early 2030sFormula 1 has confirmed Rwanda will host a race from “the early 2030s” when the series returns to Africa after about 40 yearsheadtopics · united states of america
HealthOct 9Rwanda Uses Digital Tools to Flag Risky Pregnancies“Rwanda increasingly relies on digital tools to improve monitoring for pregnant women and manage high-risk pregnancies. At the opening of the fifth Africa HealthTech Summit on Wednesday, September 30, Minister of State for Health Yvan Butera said these systems had contributed to a 30% decline in maternal mortality over the past two years. The strategy […] The post Rwanda Uses Digital Tools to Flag Risky Pregnancies appeared first on Human Progress.Human Progress
PoliticsOct 9Doctor accused of 1994 Rwanda genocide offences to face trial in UKDr Vincent Brown was allegedly a "leader" or "supervisor" of violent acts carried out by others in the early days of the genocide.BBC World
WorldOct 9Rwanda makes first ever Oscar submission with Cannes prize winner ’Ben’Imana’Marie-Clementine Dusabejambo’s debut won the Caméra d’Or for best first feature and Fipresci prize at Cannesscreendaily · united kingdom
WorldOct 9Rwanda enters first ever film to Oscars with Cannes prize winner ’Ben’Imana’Marie-Clementine Dusabejambo’s debut won the Caméra d’Or and the Fipresci prize at Cannesscreendaily · united kingdom
BusinessOct 8Rwanda To Host F1 Grand PrixThe nation has been chasing a Grand Prix race for years, having already used football, basketball and other sports to enhance its image and attract investment. The post Rwanda To Host F1 Grand Prix appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
WorldOct 4Rwandan genocide suspect 'hunter' Dafroza Gauthier dies at 72For nearly 30 years, Dafroza Gauthier, along with her husband Alain, tracked down Rwandan refugees in France suspected of having participated in the Tutsi genocide. She died in Reims on Saturday after dedicating her life to bringing to justice those allegedly responsible for the 1994 massacre of more than 800,000 people.France 24 [en]
PoliticsOct 4Rwandan genocide hunter Dafroza Gauthier dies after long battle for justiceDafroza Gauthier, who spent spent decades tracking down Rwandans in France accused of involvement in the 1994 genocide, has died from cancer at the age of 72. By filing a string of civil lawsuits against suspected fugitives, she and her husband Alain pushed the French legal system to hold them to account.RFI [en]
WorldSep 30Rwanda FA president resigns amid legal issues - Blueprint Newspapers LimitedThe president of the Rwanda Football Association has resigned from their position due to unspecified legal issues. This indicates a significant change in sports leadership amidst legal challenges.blueprint.ng · Nigeria
PoliticsSep 23East of the DRC: between Rwanda and Belgium, a reconciliation that comes from afarLe Rwanda avait rompu ses relations avec la Belgique le 17 mars 2025 après l’avoir accusée d’avoir pris le parti de Kinshasa dans le conflit à l’est de la RDC. Les deux pays privilégient désormais le dialogue.Jeune Afrique
PoliticsSep 23Belgium and Rwanda restore diplomatic ties after 18-month ruptureBelgium and Rwanda have restored diplomatic relations, 18 months after Kigali severed ties with Brussels over opposing positions on the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.RFI [en]
ConflictSep 22What led to the 1994 Tutsi Genocide in RwandaA British doctor accused of killing people during the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda has been charged.Al Jazeera [en]
ConflictSep 22Man charged over Rwanda genocide in first for U.K.Vincent Brown stands accused of aiding in genocide and crimes against humanity during the paroxysm of violence in his native country in 1994, charges he denies.Washington Post World
WorldSep 22Doctor in court to face Rwanda genocide charges in UKDr Vincent Brown was charged following a seven year British investigation into the 1994 killings.BBC World
WorldSep 22Prosecutors bring UK's first-ever charges over Rwanda genocideA British man will appear before a London court on Tuesday to face charges in connection with the 1994 Rwanda genocide. It’s the first time the United Kingdom has charged anyone in connection with the 100-day slaughter.Africanews [en]
WorldSep 22First united kingdom charges brought over 1994 Rwanda genocideThe United Kingdom has brought its first charges related to the 1994 Rwanda genocide. This represents a significant development in international justice concerning historical atrocities.namibian.com.na · Namibia
WorldSep 22First charges brought in united kingdom for Rwanda genocideThe first charges related to the Rwanda genocide have been brought in the United Kingdom. This matters as it marks a significant legal development in pursuing justice for historical atrocities.channelnewsasia.com · United States
WorldSep 21First united kingdom charges brought over 1994 Rwanda genocideThe United Kingdom has brought its first charges related to the 1994 Rwanda genocide, marking a significant step in international justice for the historical atrocity.bbc.com · United Kingdom
ConflictSep 21UK: Man charged over suspected role in Rwanda genocideThe suspect has been accused of directing and inciting acts of murder and genocide carried out by others in Rwanda.DW News [en]
PoliticsSep 21First charges brought in UK for 1994 Rwanda genocideProsecutors said on Monday they had brought the first-ever charges in the UK against a man for his alleged role in the 1994 Rwanda genocide, after a complex seven-year investigation. Vincent Brown, 65, was arrested and charged on Monday with one count of being an ancillary to genocide and six offences of aiding crimes against humanity in Rwanda, prosecutors and the London police said. “He is alleged to have directed and incited acts of murder and genocide carried out by others” against the...South China Morning Post
WorldSep 21UK charges man over alleged Rwanda genocide offencesThe UK has charged a man in connection with alleged genocide offences committed in Rwanda. This highlights ongoing efforts in international justice to address historical atrocities.straitstimes.com · Singapore