Tag: conflict
France courts African govts to speak up against Russia
At least 28 out of 54 African countries voted for the resolution of UN general assembly condemning Russia’s aggression, while several others abstained.
Households squeezed as food prices jump to new high in Rwanda
Food items and other essentials are more expensive in rural areas as rural CPI increased the most by 22.5 per cent on annual basis compared to 15.6 per cent in urban areas.
Claims of Rwanda army attacks on DR Congo debunked
The wave of disinformation comes amid frosty relations between the two countries over the past weeks following attacks by rebel movement M23 in eastern parts of DRC
Rising food prices drive May inflation to 14.8pc
Rwanda’s National Institute of Statistics (NISR) report shows costs of food and non-alcoholic beverages, which had increased by 15.7 per cent and 5.5 per cent on annual and monthly basis in April again rose by 24.2 per cent and 5 per cent correspondingly in May 2022.
Prices at the pump soar, yet again
This is yet another rise after petrol and diesel prices had increased for the fourth consecutive time to Rwf1,359 and Rwf1,368 respectively on April 4.
Consumers forced to tighten their belts as inflation bites
The consumer rights lobby group is of the view that it is high time for government to consider the widening mismatch between current market prices and people’s purchasing power as costs seem to be way beyond levels of income for most families and individuals in the formal and informal work sectors.
$9.8m needed to reverse ration cuts for refugees in Rwanda - WFP
Only refugee families deemed highly vulnerable have been receiving aid which is equivalent to 92 per cent of the full food rations.
Rwanda rubbishes claims of supporting rebels in DR Congo
Rwanda maintains that RDF does not have any member with the names presented by the Congolese officials as capture Rwandan soldiers.
