Central Africa: Rwanda Condoles With Germany After Death of Former President Horst Köhler

The Government of Rwanda has expressed its condolences to the people of Germany following the passing of former President Horst Köhler on February 1, in Berlin. He was 81. Read more »

Rwanda: Key Suspect in Anti-Government Conspiracy Case Denies Charges

The High Court, on Wednesday, February 5, continued with the trial involving nine individuals accused of forming a criminal association and conspiring to overthrow the current… Read more »

Rwanda: How Rwanda Plans to Tap Into Sand Reserves for Glass Bottles Production

The government is ramping up efforts to attract potential investors to establish a factory that will produce glass bottles and window glasses to meet the growing demand. Read more »

Rwanda: President Kagame's Publicist Sets Record Straight Following CNN Interview

President Paul Kagame's Press Secretary, Stephanie Nyombayire has accused American broadcastet CNN of editing Kagame's remarks in an interview to suit the network's predetermined… Read more »

Rwanda: Researchers to Study Marburg Virus Immunity in Patients

A technical team from the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovation (CEPI) is in Rwanda as part of the preparations for a study on Marburg virus immunity among recovered… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda, Namibia Correctional Services Sign Cooperation Agreement

Rwanda Correctional Service (RCS) hosted Commissioner General of Namibia Correctional Cervice Raphael Hamunyeka and his delegation of correctional officers, on Tuesday, February 4… Read more »

Rwanda: Rubavu-Goma Border Crossing Returns to Normal

The Petite Barriere border post, one of the crossings between Rwanda and the DR Congo, has returned to normalcy just one week after AFC/M23 rebels captured Goma town. Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda's Coffee Exports Poised for Recovery Amid Rising Prices

Rwanda's coffee exports are expected to rebound following a price increase in the international market, after the country experienced a decline in revenues in the 2023/2024 fiscal… Read more »

Rwanda: Support for FDLR, Collabo With Mercenaries Can't Be Business As Usual - Kagame

President Paul Kagame has said that the situation in eastern DR Congo, where the FDLR--an armed militia founded by perpetrators of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi--works… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Among Six Countries to Receive Funding to Reduce Water Losses

Rwanda, alongside Cameroon, Ghana, Malawi, Ethiopia, and Uganda are set to benefit from a project to improve access to water in rural areas under the Empower Wash-Africa II… Read more »

Rwanda: What You Should Know As Rwanda Celebrates World Wetland Day

On February 2, 2025, Rwanda joined the global community in celebrating World Wetlands Day (WWD), a day dedicated to raising awareness about the crucial role wetlands play for… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Could Eliminate Cervical Cancer By 2027, Says Health Minister

Rwanda is committed to eliminating cervical cancer by 2027, three years ahead of the World Health Organization's (WHO) global target of 2030, according to the Minister of Health,… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda to Introduce Itorero to Aid Reintegration of Genocide Convicts

The government is set to introduce Itorero, a traditional civic education program, for genocide convicts nearing the completion of their sentences. Read more »

Rwanda: Five Districts to Undergo Key Service Decentralisation Assessment

Civil society organisations will from February to March assess the progress and quality of decentralization in the agriculture, health, and environment sectors across five… Read more »

Rwanda: Ending GBV in Schools - the Case of Bugesera District

Related Gender-Based Violence (SRGBV), broadly defined as acts or threats of sexual, physical, or psychological violence occurring in and around schools, driven by social norms,… Read more »

Rwanda: What Does the Capture of Goma Mean for M23 Group and Their Grievances?

Just over three years after the resurgence of the M23 in eastern DR Congo, the rebel group's war with a government coalition saw its biggest escalation on Sunday, January 26, when… Read more »

Rwanda: 'If South Africa Prefers Confrontation, Rwanda Will Deal With the Matter in That Context Any Day'

President Paul Kagame has debunked claims made by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and clarified points discussed during conversations between them over the situation in… Read more »

Rwanda: We Must Avoid Manipulation in Seeking Solutions to DR Congo Crisis - Kagame

President Paul Kagame has urged his counterparts from the East African Community (EAC) to pull in the same direction and avoid being manipulated in the effort to find a solution to… Read more »

East Africa: One-Stop Border Posts Save EAC Over $63m Annually - EAC

The establishment of over 15 One-Stop Border Posts in East African Community (EAC) has generated annual savings of more than $63 million and reduced border crossing times by 70… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Kagame, U.S. Secretary of State Discuss 'Need for Ceasefire' in DR Congo

President Paul Kagame on Wednesday, January 29, said he had a conversation with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the "need to ensure a ceasefire" in eastern DR Congo, where M23… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda, Guinea Sign Security Cooperation Deal

Rwanda and Guinea Conakry, on Monday, January 27, signed a memorandum of understanding meant to strengthen security cooperation, according to the Ministry of Interior. Read more »

East Africa: Ruto to Convene EAC Leaders After M23 Rebels Surround Goma

Kenyan President William Ruto, who chairs the East African Community (EAC), said he would convene a meeting of regional leaders over the escalating security crisis in eastern DR… Read more »

Rwanda: Eight Things to Know About Regulations of Rehab Centres

The Ministry of Local Government has issued new instructions to regulate the organization and functioning of rehabilitation centres and preliminary rehabilitation centres (formerly… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo's Shelling of Rwanda Will Only Complicate an Already Bad Situation

The shelling of Rwandan territory by Congolese forces on Monday which resulted in the loss of lives constitutes a dangerous escalation of tensions and a grave violation of… Read more »

Rwanda: Govt Steps Up Fight Against Certified Seed Shortages

The Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources (MINAGRI) has unveiled a strategy to tackle the shortage of certified seeds, with a focus on Irish potatoes and rice, by engaging… Read more »