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PM Nsengiyumva urges 16th Indangamirwa cohort to consolidate Rwanda’s gains
5 days agoNews
PM Nsengiyumva urges 16th Indangamirwa cohort to consolidate Rwanda’s gains

Prime Minister Dr. Justin Nsengiyumva has urged young people who completed the 16th edition of Itorero Indangamirwa (civic education training programme) to make wise choices as they pursue opportunities available to them, warning that they will also encounter distractions and temptations.

Rwanda’s inflation rises to 14.5% in July
5 days agoBusiness
Rwanda’s inflation rises to 14.5% in July

Rwanda’s inflation rose to 14.5% in July 2026, as higher transport, housing, food and energy costs continued to put pressure on consumers and businesses, according to the latest Consumer Price Index released by the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR).

‘We did not ask your permission to start the war’: Tito Rutaremara recalls clash with French official Paul Dijoud
5 days agoPolitics
'We did not ask your permission to start the war': Tito Rutaremara recalls clash with French official Paul Dijoud

Veteran RPF-Inkotanyi official Tito Rutaremara has recounted a heated confrontation with Paul Dijoud, then a senior official at the French Foreign Ministry, saying he told the diplomat that the RPF had never sought France's permission to launch its liberation struggle and would decide for itself when to end the war.

Rwanda could join Formula 1 calendar in 2028
6 days agoSports
Rwanda could join Formula 1 calendar in 2028

Rwanda is among four countries in advanced talks to host a Formula 1 race from 2028, with Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali saying negotiations are progressing well.

RIB arrests 80, including Ingufu Gin owner over substandard alcohol production
Aug 8, 2026News
RIB arrests 80, including Ingufu Gin owner over substandard alcohol production

The Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) has arrested 80 people, including the owner and manager of Ingufu Gin, over allegations of producing substandard alcoholic beverages.

Minister Nduhungirehe says Washington deal needs implementation, not renegotiation
Aug 8, 2026News
Minister Nduhungirehe says Washington deal needs implementation, not renegotiation

Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ambassador Olivier Nduhungirehe, has said the Washington peace agreement between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is sufficient to address the security issues between the two countries, including the threat posed by the FDLR.

Jambo ASBL’s FDLR position draws scrutiny over shared narrative
Aug 8, 2026Politics
Jambo ASBL’s FDLR position draws scrutiny over shared narrative

A new statement by Jambo ASBL on an agreement between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) government and the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR) to lay down arms and reintegrate its fighters has highlighted similarities between the organisation’s position and that of the armed group.

Rwanda’s Rayon Sports end 28-year wait with CECAFA Kagame Cup triumph
Aug 7, 2026Sports
Rwanda's Rayon Sports end 28-year wait with CECAFA Kagame Cup triumph

Rayon Sports ended a 28-year wait for the CECAFA Kagame Cup title after defeating Kenya's Gor Mahia 2-1 after extra time in a thrilling final played before a packed Amahoro Stadium in Kigali on Friday.

28 years on: The warnings Washington ignored before Al-Qaeda’s bombings in Nairobi and Dar es Salaam
Aug 7, 2026History
28 years on: The warnings Washington ignored before Al-Qaeda’s bombings in Nairobi and Dar es Salaam

Twenty-eight years ago today, at roughly 10:30 a.m. local time, a truck packed with explosives pulled up behind the US embassy in Nairobi and detonated, collapsing the neighbouring Ufundi Cooperative Building and tearing through the busy intersection of Haile Selassie and Moi Avenues. Almost simultaneously, a second truck bomb went off outside the US embassy in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Al-Qaeda claimed both attacks. Kenya, which bore the heavier toll, has come to call August 7 its own September 11.

Inside Umuganura, Rwanda’s centuries-old tradition rooted in harvest, sharing and gratitude
Aug 7, 2026Arts & Culture
Inside Umuganura, Rwanda’s centuries-old tradition rooted in harvest, sharing and gratitude

Imagine a Rwandan family sitting together over a meal, sharing food, stories and laughter after a year of hard work. The food on the table is not simply a meal. It represents the fruits of their labour, the support of their community and the hope that the coming year will bring an even better harvest.

Rwanda FDA closes 12 more alcohol manufacturers, raising total to 148
Aug 7, 2026Business
Rwanda FDA closes 12 more alcohol manufacturers, raising total to 148

Rwanda Food and Drugs Authority (Rwanda FDA) has revoked the manufacturing licenses of 12 additional local alcoholic beverage producers and ordered the immediate recall of all their products from the market, bringing the total number of local manufacturers shut down in the ongoing crackdown to 148.

Rwanda central bank reports strong eKash uptake as transactions hit Rwf 960bn in three weeks
Aug 6, 2026Business
Rwanda central bank reports strong eKash uptake as transactions hit Rwf 960bn in three weeks

The National Bank of Rwanda (NBR) has reported strong early adoption of eKash, the country's national instant payment system, revealing that the platform has processed more than 10.5 million transactions worth over Rwf 960 billion since its nationwide rollout on July 14.

Kenyan cabinet approves fuel transit deal expected to boost Rwanda’s fuel supply
Jul 28, 2026Business
Kenyan cabinet approves fuel transit deal expected to boost Rwanda’s fuel supply

Kenya’s Cabinet has approved a deal allowing Rwanda to route more than 40,000 metric tonnes of fuel imports through the Port of Mombasa and Kenya’s pipeline infrastructure, a move expected to strengthen Rwanda’s fuel supply.

“Dependence is another word for stupidity”: Kagame urges self-reliance
Jul 28, 2026News
"Dependence is another word for stupidity": Kagame urges self-reliance

President Paul Kagame has called on young Rwandans to reject a culture of dependence and instead embrace self-reliance, initiative and innovation, arguing that lasting success comes from individual effort rather than waiting for others to provide opportunities.

President Kagame recalls why RPA took up arms against Habyarimana government
Jul 28, 2026News
President Kagame recalls why RPA took up arms against Habyarimana government

President Paul Kagame has said he could not accept that the government of former President Juvénal Habyarimana continued denying Rwandan refugees the right to return home, arguing that this was the reason he and his colleagues took up the struggle to liberate the country.

Rwanda to phase out 2G and 3G networks as it accelerates shift to faster connectivity
Jul 28, 2026News
Rwanda to phase out 2G and 3G networks as it accelerates shift to faster connectivity

Rwanda has announced plans to retire its 2G and 3G mobile networks in phases, a move aimed at accelerating nationwide access to faster, more reliable and affordable digital connectivity while creating more room for the expansion of 4G and 5G services.

Sudanese investments in Rwanda surpass $25 million
Jul 28, 2026Business
Sudanese investments in Rwanda surpass $25 million

Sudanese investments in Rwanda have exceeded $25 million (approximately Rwf37 billion), with capital flowing into real estate, education, agriculture, energy and trade, according to Sudan's Ambassador to Rwanda, Khalid Musa Dafalla Musa.

New $5 million project to take conservation agriculture to 600,000 hectares in Rwanda
Jul 28, 2026News
New $5 million project to take conservation agriculture to 600,000 hectares in Rwanda

Rwanda is preparing to expand conservation agriculture practices to 600,000 hectares of farmland by 2029 in a nationwide effort to protect soil health, increase productivity and make farming more resilient to climate change.

Tony Blair, President Kagame discuss next phase of Rwanda’s transformation agenda
Jul 28, 2026Economy
Tony Blair, President Kagame discuss next phase of Rwanda’s transformation agenda

Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair met with President Paul Kagame in Kigali last week for discussions on the next phase of Rwanda’s transformation agenda and ways to further strengthen cooperation in support of the country’s development priorities.

Vivo Energy signs deal for Mount Meru Group to acquire Rwanda and Malawi businesses
Jul 28, 2026Business
Vivo Energy signs deal for Mount Meru Group to acquire Rwanda and Malawi businesses

Vivo Energy and Mount Meru Group have announced the signing of a sale and purchase agreement for Mount Meru’s acquisition of Vivo Energy's shareholding in Vivo Energy Rwanda and Vivo Energy Malawi, in a combined transaction.

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