Mauritius and Rwanda Set to Strengthen Bilateral Ties With Focus On Air Connectivity, Financial Cooperation, and Tourism
Government of Mauritius
Port Louis, 17 September 2024 - The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International Trade, Honourable Maneesh Gobin, held discussions with the newly-designated… Read more »
Liberia, Rwanda Sign Historic Cooperation Agreement
Liberian Observer
Liberia and Rwanda have today signed a landmark General Cooperation Agreement at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Rwanda in Kigali. This Agreement… Read more »
Eight Multi Billion Projects That Will Boost Cultural Tourism in Nyanza
New Times
Nyanza town in Southern Province recently marked 125 years since its establishment. Read more »
Activists Condemn 'Negative Solidarity' As Kinshasa Readies to Host Genocide Convicts
New Times
Rwandan experts and activists against genocide have reacted to the move by DR Congo to host six convicts of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi who have for years been in Niger… Read more »
Education Ministry Releases 2024-2025 School Calendar
New Times
The Ministry of Education has released the official school calendar for the 2024-2025 academic year. Read more »
Is Strawberry Farming in Rwanda a Blossoming Industry?
New Times
Rwanda's strawberry industry is experiencing a remarkable surge, driven by a growing global demand for the fruit. Local farmers are capitalising on this opportunity to generate… Read more »
How Rwanda Is Tightening the Reins On Forex Trading
New Times
The allure of forex trading has captivated many Rwandans, but the unregulated nature of the market has posed significant risks. Read more »
Eight Things to Know About Rwanda's Scheme to Train One Million Coders
New Times
Rwanda is implementing a scheme to train one million coders under the second National Strategy for Transformation (NST2), a five-year government programme that runs from 2024… Read more »
Rwanda's Economy Registers Strong Growth in Early 2024 Despite Persistent Challenges
World Bank
Rwanda's real GDP grew by 9.7% in the first quarter of 2024, exceeding the previous year's growth rate of 8.2%. The latest edition of the Rwanda Economic Update (REU), launched… Read more »
Prosecution Refutes Mugimba's Appeal On Genocide Conviction
New Times
The Court of Appeal in Kigali on Wednesday, September 18 continued the hearing of Jean-Baptiste Mugimba's appeal. Mugimba, who was convicted for his role in the 1994 Genocide… Read more »
'Mbaza' GBV Information Platform Hits 100,000 Visitors
New Times
More than 100,000 individuals had by Monday evening engaged with the 'Mbaza' USSD GBV Information Chatbot, utilising its services over 500,000 times. Read more »
What Should Incoming Senators Do to Fight Genocide Ideology?
New Times
As Rwanda awaits the final announcement of the 2024 Senate election results by September 24, the prospective Senators have been urged to put renewed efforts in the fight against… Read more »
Rwanda, EU Ink Rwf60bn Deal to Boost Nascent Pharmaceutical Sector
New Times
The Rwandan government on Tuesday, September 17 announced a new round of €40 million - about Rwf60 billion - financing in grants by the European Union in a bid to increase… Read more »
Rwanda Needs $470m to Unlock Chili Industry
New Times
In 2022, Herman Uwizeyimana exported his first dried chilli container to China as he ventured into the 'hot commodity' business he says offers a return on investment. Read more »
Five Things to Know As Rwanda Pilots Robotics in Curriculum
New Times
The government has launched a pilot phase for integrating robotics into the national curriculum. Read more »