IGIHE.com had an exclusive interview with Sondra Myers, the editor of The New Rwanda: Prosperity and the public good, a handbook constituted of essays written by eminent figures in the field of Democracy and leadership such as: the Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Dr. Clement Alexander Price, and Bishop John Rucyahana. Basing on this handbook she invites […]

According to the World Bank Group president Robert B. Zoellick, the food crisis is far from over, hence the G-20 ought to put into consideration discussions on food crisis first. “Averting crisis is not just about banks and debt. Millions of people around the world face a daily crisis of hunger and malnutrition. At Cannes, […]

The Permanent Secretary in Kenyan Ministry of Education, James Kiyiapi has said that Rwandan Government made a request to employ 4000 graduate Kenyan teachers. According to the PS, the request was made, during his recent visit to Rwanda. Kiyiapi said as Rwanda switches to the English system commonly used in the East African community, there […]

The State Minister in charge of transport Dr. Alexis Nzahabwanimana has said that government of Rwanda has prioritized aviation safety. Nzahabwanimana who was opening a two weeks training on civil aviation state safety program and safety management system at The Manor Hotel, said that where aviation safety is guaranteed is a contribution to development. “The […]

Friday, October 28, 2011: the three days Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) was officially opened in Perth. The opening ceremony was marked by beautiful dances and music that portray the culture of the hosting country Australia. The opening ceremony was attended by her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II who is also head of the Commonwealth, […]

An online website that publishes Rwandan based information has won United Nations Association of Australia Media Peace Awards. The judges said the website placed the Rwandan genocide into both historical and contemporary contexts, and was an excellent example of an interactive, educational site. “We’re very honoured by the award I wasn't expecting to win. The […]

Rwanda is hosting a four-day international conference aimed at scrutinising challenges and opportunities for intensifying farm production in sub-Saharan Africa’s humid tropical regions. The conference has been organised by a Consortium for improving Agriculture-based Livelihoods in central Africa(CIALCA) and Research on the Humid Tropics (CGIAR). Nteranya Sanginga, Director General of the International Institute of Tropical […]

Global Fund is holding a two-day regional meeting in Kigali at Serena Hotel aimed at improving the management of risks related to implementation of programs financed by the Fund. The meeting is conducted in the realms of finance, procurement and supply chain management, monitoring and evaluation, within an environment that promotes the importance of accountability. […]

The two years long arguments in the trial of former Rwandan Minister Callixte Nzabonimana will close this Thursday through Friday, according to Arusha based Hirondelle news Agency. Hirondelle News Agency is based at the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) in Arusha, Tanzania as the only media outlet reporting the Court’s proceedings linked to the […]

The International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) has scheduled to try Major Protaise Mpiranya in absence supposedly dead. Information from Arusha based court indicate that ICTR will start special evidential hearings held in camera in the case of Major Mpiranya, Thirty witnesses have been called to stand by the prosecution tomorrow on Wednesday. A Defence […]