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‘Kigali is cleaner than Miami’: Ashton Hall praises Rwanda after RDB talks on promoting tourism
Jul 12, 2026Tourism
'Kigali is cleaner than Miami': Ashton Hall praises Rwanda after RDB talks on promoting tourism

The Rwanda Development Board (RDB) has held talks with American fitness influencer and entrepreneur Ashton Hall, alongside content creators Enock Uwizeye, popularly known as Ashton Small or Kagarara, and Yogendra Kushwah, widely known as Indian Ashton, on how they can help showcase Rwanda's tourism potential to global audiences.

“A visionary leader”: President Kagame mourns Qatar’s former Emir Sheikh Hamad
Jul 12, 2026News
“A visionary leader”: President Kagame mourns Qatar’s former Emir Sheikh Hamad

President Paul Kagame has expressed his condolences to Qatar following the death of former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, describing him as a “visionary leader” whose legacy transformed the Gulf nation.

A friend of Rwanda who opposed sanctions: Remembering late U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham
Jul 12, 2026Politics
A friend of Rwanda who opposed sanctions: Remembering late U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, a prominent Republican lawmaker who became known in the Great Lakes region for his views on the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and his opposition to sanctions against Rwanda, has died at the age of 71.

Exploring Chengdu, China’s city of giant pandas, flavours and timeless leisure
Jul 11, 2026Tourism
Exploring Chengdu, China’s city of giant pandas, flavours and timeless leisure

Welcome to Chengdu, where every street tells a story, every meal is an experience, and every moment feels like home. Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan Province in southwestern China, is a city where history, culture, gastronomy, and modern innovation blend into a uniquely relaxed yet fast-developing urban experience.

Rwanda targets 688,000 cubic metres of treated water per day by 2029 through major projects
Jul 11, 2026News
Rwanda targets 688,000 cubic metres of treated water per day by 2029 through major projects

The Government of Rwanda has unveiled an ambitious plan to significantly expand the country's clean water supply, with a series of major infrastructure projects expected to raise daily treated water production capacity to more than 688,000 cubic meters by 2029.

 Mercenaries in DRC: Recruits from El Salvador, deployment near Rwanda, and secret contracts
Jul 10, 2026Politics
 Mercenaries in DRC: Recruits from El Salvador, deployment near Rwanda, and secret contracts

A new report by the United Nations Group of Experts on the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has shed new light on the role of foreign mercenaries in the conflict in eastern DRC, detailing their military operations, training activities and contractual arrangements with the Congolese government.

Rwanda records $8 billion in private investment projects since 2024
Jul 10, 2026Economy
Rwanda records $8 billion in private investment projects since 2024

Rwanda has registered private sector investment projects worth nearly $8 billion since 2024, with the investments expected to create more than 118,000 jobs, Prime Minister Dr Justin Nsengiyumva has revealed.

Heza Estate in Batsinda set to welcome homeowners by January 2027
Jul 10, 2026Social
Heza Estate in Batsinda set to welcome homeowners by January 2027

Residents who have purchased homes under the Heza Estate housing project in Batsinda are expected to move in by January 2027, the Director General of the Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB), Regis Rugemanshuro, has said.

Rwanda spends Rwf 47.7 billion on transport subsidies in four months
Jul 10, 2026Economy
Rwanda spends Rwf 47.7 billion on transport subsidies in four months

Rwanda spent more than Rwf 47.7 billion on transport subsidies between March and June 2026 as part of measures to cushion citizens and businesses from the impact of rising global fuel prices, Prime Minister Dr. Justin Nsengiyumva has said.

Rwanda to receive 40,000-ton petroleum shipment under new import strategy
Jul 10, 2026News
Rwanda to receive 40,000-ton petroleum shipment under new import strategy

Rwanda is set to receive its first shipment of 40,000 metric tonnes of refined petroleum products by the end of July 2026, marking a major step in the country's efforts to strengthen fuel security and stabilize domestic prices.

98% of Rwandans value credit, but only 42% can access it – Survey
Jul 9, 2026Business
98% of Rwandans value credit, but only 42% can access it – Survey

A new survey has found that while demand for credit in Rwanda remains overwhelmingly strong, many consumers continue to face barriers accessing the financing they need, pointing to opportunities to further expand financial inclusion in the country’s next phase of development.

Trump’s Rwanda-DRC peace claims spark fresh scrutiny
Jul 9, 2026Politics
Trump’s Rwanda-DRC peace claims spark fresh scrutiny

United States President Donald Trump’s claim that he “settled” the conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has drawn fresh questions over the state of the peace process, as continued tension in the region suggests that the crisis remains far from resolved.

32 years after liberation: Inside the transformation that changed Rwandans’ lives
Jul 9, 2026Social
32 years after liberation: Inside the transformation that changed Rwandans’ lives

Thirty-two years have passed since Rwanda was liberated, bringing an end to the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi and ushering in a new chapter of rebuilding the nation. The country embarked on the difficult task of restoring lives, strengthening institutions, reuniting communities, and rebuilding hope among its citizens.

Kagame outlines three priorities for inclusive AI future
Jul 8, 2026Science &Technology
Kagame outlines three priorities for inclusive AI future

President Paul Kagame on Wednesday outlined three key priorities for ensuring artificial intelligence (AI) benefits everyone, calling for greater investment in infrastructure, skills development and accountable governance during the AI for Good Global Summit 2026.

RRA launches compliance drive as tax collections hit Rwf 3.96 trillion
Jul 8, 2026Business
RRA launches compliance drive as tax collections hit Rwf 3.96 trillion

The Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) has launched its 2026/27 Compliance Improvement Plan (CIP) after exceeding its tax collection target for the 2025/26 fiscal year, raising Rwf 3.956 trillion in domestic revenue and achieving 104.2% of its central government revenue target.

Capture of Gatuna, horror at Musha and fall of Kigali: The memories Col (Rtd) Vincent Mugisha still carries
Jul 8, 2026News
Capture of Gatuna, horror at Musha and fall of Kigali: The memories Col (Rtd) Vincent Mugisha still carries

Retired Colonel Vincent Mugisha, one of the Rwanda Patriotic Army (RPA) soldiers who crossed into Rwanda through Kagitumba on the night of October 1, 1990, says the death of senior commanders, including Maj Gen Fred Rwigema, did not derail the liberation struggle.

From BBNaija to a $1B AI dream: Why Dr. Yerins and Sarah chose Rwanda to build their future
Jul 8, 2026Lifestyle
From BBNaija to a $1B AI dream: Why Dr. Yerins and Sarah chose Rwanda to build their future

When Nigerian entrepreneur and medical doctor Yerins Abraham introduced himself to the world during the 2021 season of Big Brother Naija, he became known for a unique identity: a “polymath” with interests spanning medicine, technology, and art.

Meet Salomon Kabera, young talent dreaming of taking Rwanda to Formula 1
Jun 29, 2026Sports
Meet Salomon Kabera, young talent dreaming of taking Rwanda to Formula 1

When people think of karting, many immediately associate it with Formula 1 (F1), the pinnacle of motorsport where only the most talented drivers make it to the top.

Rwanda cleared from Israel’s Ebola travel ban alongside Kenya
Jun 16, 2026Health
Rwanda cleared from Israel’s Ebola travel ban alongside Kenya

Israel has lifted temporary Ebola-related entry restrictions on Kenya and Rwanda, easing measures that had previously affected travel from several East African countries.

Kagame challenges investors to see Africa as “a strategic lever, not a risk”
Jun 16, 2026Business
Kagame challenges investors to see Africa as “a strategic lever, not a risk”

President Paul Kagame has urged global investors and financial institutions to view Africa as a “strategic opportunity, not a risk,” saying investment in the continent should be treated as a driver of economic growth rather than a challenge to avoid.

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