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,…
President Kagame Strengthens Rwanda–Azerbaijan Ties in Baku Visit
President Paul Kagame was warmly welcomed at Heydar Aliyev International Airport in Baku by Azerbaijan’s Deputy Prime Minister Samir Sharifov, Deputy Foreign Minister Yalchin Rafiyev, and other senior officials. His visit comes shortly after a November 13, 2024, meeting in…
Rwanda’s Foreign Minister: Defensive Measures Will Remain as Long as FDLR Exists
Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Olivier Nduhungirehe, has warned that some international actors would prefer to see Rwanda weakened, stressing that national defense measures will remain in place as long as the FDLR armed group is still active. He made…
Kagame Reshuffles Senior Officials, Appoints Col Rwagasana Sankara and Viviane Mukakizima to Top Roles
Rwandan President Paul Kagame has announced new changes in senior leadership, appointing Col Régis Rwagasana Sankara as Deputy Head of the President’s Office and Viviane Mukakizima as Deputy Head of the Prime Minister’s Office. The appointments, confirmed in a statement…
Rwanda’s Professional Studies Candidates Post Strong 89.8% Pass Rate
In the professional studies category, 8,201 candidates sat for the exams out of 8,222 registered, achieving a pass rate of 89.8%. Across all tracks, the education sector recorded significant improvements. In general education, 61,737 students sat for the exams, with…