UNESCO and Ikirenga forge paths of Artistic Freedom in Rwanda
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UNESCO and Ikirenga forge paths of Artistic Freedom in Rwanda

On March 20, 2024,  Judy Ogana, the National Programme Officer – Culture at UNESCO, Regional Office for East Africa, embarked on an inspiring journey into Rwanda’s burgeoning arts scene during her recent visit to Ikirenga Arts and Culture Promotion (ACP) offices in Kigali. The visit, part of the collaborative Ikirenga Artistic Freedom Initiative with UNESCO, […]

Rwanda: Kagame will run for president in 2024 on the RPF
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Rwanda: Kagame will run for president in 2024 on the RPF

The RPF-Inkotanyi has chosen President Paul Kagame to represent the party in the 2024 presidential contest.On Saturday, March 9, more than two thousand party cadres gathered at the RPF-Inkotanyi headquarters in Rusororo, Kigali, for an emergency congress aimed at selecting the party’s candidates for the July presidential and legislative elections.Kagame, 66, has been the president […]

US:Kagame urged the Rwandan diaspora to strive for a better Rwanda 
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US:Kagame urged the Rwandan diaspora to strive for a better Rwanda 

On February 3, President Paul Kagame urged Rwandans living abroad to maintain ties to their homeland and make decisions that will advance Rwanda to its rightful position. He said this at the 11th Rwanda Day event, which was held in Washington, D.C. with the theme “Rwanda: A Legacy of Inclusiveness within and beyond Our Borders.”At […]

Rwanda: Ikirenga ACP, alongside UNESCO, launched the Ikirenga Artistic Freedom Initiative
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Rwanda: Ikirenga ACP, alongside UNESCO, launched the Ikirenga Artistic Freedom Initiative

UNESCO-sponsored research on Rwandan art and culture was published on Saturday, January 27, 2024, by Ikirenga ACP. Ikirenga Arts and Culture Promotion revealed that they have been collecting data on Rwandan art for over three years, with a particular emphasis on issues that jeopardize both culture and the arts. This study, supported by UNESCO through […]

Rwanda: Ikirenga ACP in partnership with UNESCO is set to launch Ikirenga Artistic Freedom Initiative in Kigali
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Rwanda: Ikirenga ACP in partnership with UNESCO is set to launch Ikirenga Artistic Freedom Initiative in Kigali

Ikirenga Arts and Culture Promotion is set to launch Ikirenga Artistic Freedom Initiative, a research project conducted in the Creative Industry in Rwanda with the support of UNESCO. KIGALI, RWANDA – Ikirenga Art and Culture Promotion proudly announced the official launch of the Ikirenga Artistic Freedom Initiative, marking a momentous celebration of artistic freedom and […]

Rwanda: Angolan Delegation to attend Ikirenga Artistic Freedom Initiative Launch in Kigali
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Rwanda: Angolan Delegation to attend Ikirenga Artistic Freedom Initiative Launch in Kigali

Angolan delegations are among the international guests expected at the Ikirenga Artistic Freedom Initiative launch in Kigali on January 27, 2024.  The vibrant Park Inn Hotel in Kigali’s downtown will host the “Ikirenga Artistic Freedom Initiative” project launch and Rwandan cultural celebration on the aforementioned date. The first-ever event of its kind, organized by Ikirenga […]

Rwanda: Witchcraft and Corruption stopped President Kagame from attending football matches 
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Rwanda: Witchcraft and Corruption stopped President Kagame from attending football matches 

Once more, President Paul Kagame has denounced corruption and witchcraft in local football, citing these two issues as the reasons he stopped going to games at stadiums. He made the comments on Wednesday, January 24, during the national dialogue “Umushyikirano” in Kigali. When Rwanda hosted the African Nations Championship (CHAN) in 2016, Kagame was not […]

Rwanda: Over 1.5 Million households connected to electricity in 7 years
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Rwanda: Over 1.5 Million households connected to electricity in 7 years

During his presentation on Tuesday, January 23, Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente declared that Rwanda had made significant progress in developing its infrastructure, especially household access to electricity and water. Delivered at the 19th National Dialogue Council Umushyikirano, the progress report showcased accomplishments under the seven-year National Strategy for Transformation (NST1) program. On January 23, Umushyikirano […]

Rwanda-Canada: Fast-Rising Audace to feature Kenny Sol after sharing stage in Ottawa
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Rwanda-Canada: Fast-Rising Audace to feature Kenny Sol after sharing stage in Ottawa

Fast-rising Rwandan Singer Audace based in Canada is set to feature Kenny Sol in an upcoming project, few days after both shared the stage with The Ben in Ottawa Canada. Speaking to INTO RWANDA, the young AfroBeats Sensation confirmed the information and emphasized the expected growth from the song. “The project, whose name is not […]

#Rwanda earned 1M in Mineral Exports
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#Rwanda earned $241M in Mineral Exports

Rwanda’s mineral exports generated $241,823,194 in revenue in the third quarter (from July to September), according to the Rwanda Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board (RMB) on Tuesday, November 7. Cassiterite was one of the major contributors, generating 294,717 kilogrammes worth $5,367,704 in July, 415,482 kilogrammes worth $6,906,567 in August, and 440,176 kilogrammes worth $6,783,099 in […]