Rutsiro District Rebuilds 10 of 28 Bridges Destroyed by 2023 Disasters
Rutsiro District has announced that it has so far rebuilt 10 out of the 28 bridges destroyed by floods and landslides in 2023, at a cost of 882 million Rwandan francs. District leaders expressed optimism that within the next two…
Kagame Honored by UCI for Advancing Cycling as Kigali Hosts Historic 2025 World Championships
President Paul Kagame has been awarded a prestigious medal by the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) in recognition of his outstanding contribution to cycling development in Rwanda and Africa. The honor was presented on Saturday, September 27, 2025, during a gala…
President Kagame Shares Leadership Challenges with Students at Africa School of Governance
President Paul Kagame, on Thursday, September 25, officially opened the third cohort of the Africa School of Governance (ASG) in Kigali, addressing 51 students from 14 African countries including Rwanda, Burundi, Cameroon, DR Congo, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Mali, Nigeria, South…
Karongi Farmers Raise Over Rwf 53 Million to Buy Quality Potato Seeds
Farmers in Karongi District have mobilized more than 53 million Rwandan francs to purchase certified potato seeds suited for the district’s soil. The initiative was announced in Nyamushishi Cell, Murundi Sector, during the launch of the 2026A agricultural season. Karongi…
Lenacapavir Priced at $40 Annually in Low-Income Countries to Boost HIV Prevention
it was announced that the breakthrough HIV prevention drug Lenacapavir will be made available for just $40 (about 56,000 Rwandan francs) per person annually in low- and middle-income countries. The initiative comes through a partnership between Unitaid, the Clinton Health…
Rwanda and Egypt Strengthen Investment Ties with Landmark Agreements
On September 23, 2025, President Paul Kagame and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi signed a series of agreements aimed at boosting economic cooperation between the two nations. The deals cover investment promotion, water management, urban development, and a landmark land…
Rwanda and Azerbaijan Sign New Cooperation Deals in Agriculture, Education and Aviation
Baku – President Paul Kagame of Rwanda and his Azerbaijani counterpart Ilham Aliyev signed a set of cooperation agreements on September 19, 2025, aimed at strengthening ties in agriculture, education, trade, and aviation services. The signing followed a tête-à-tête meeting…
Miss Commonwealth Kenya 2025: Sarah Akinyi Triumphs in Rwandan Traditional Attire
Kenyan beauty queen Sarah Akinyi has been crowned Miss Commonwealth Kenya 2025 after impressing judges with her intelligence, elegance, and confidence. Standing out in the competition, she wore the traditional Rwandan Umushanana, a cultural dress symbolizing dignity and unity. Akinyi…
South Kivu Authorities Accuse Rwanda of Deploying Troops on Idjwi Island
The government of South Kivu province has accused Rwanda of violating Congo’s sovereignty after allegedly deploying 750 soldiers on Idjwi Island in Lake Kivu. In a statement released Saturday, provincial spokesperson Lugunywa Bashizi Didier Kabi said Rwanda was “attempting to…
Prime Minister Nsengiyumva Urges RICA Graduates to Drive Change in Rwanda’s Agriculture
Rwanda’s Prime Minister, Dr. Justin Nsengiyumva, has called on graduates of the Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture (RICA) to be agents of change, problem-solvers, and providers of opportunities that can transform lives. He delivered this message on Friday, September 19,…