Rwanda government has cautioned the public not to pay attention to people who manipulate its relations with Belgium for personal interests. Media reports had earlier claimed that the Belgium government…
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Rwanda on Wednesday announced a surprising cut on fuel prices by Rwf65 ($0.09), to Rwf895 per litre of both petrol, diesel and kerosene, down from current Rwf960 per litre. In…
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Rwanda says it has done everything possible to repatriate former M23 rebels currently held at a camp in the country, but efforts have been frustrated by the DR Congo government.…
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Anyone attempting to destabilise Rwanda whether from within or outside the county will face severe consequences, President Paul Kagame has warned. Rwanda’s President issued the stern warning Friday during the…
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Countries like Rwanda that show resilience in transforming their economies “cannot wait for favourable winds, said Executive Secretary for United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, Carlos Lopes. Lopes was speaking…
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Economy
Kagame outlines pragmatic shift into agriculture to boost economy
by Dan Ngabonziza 12:00 pmPresident Paul Kagame has said the government will invest heavily in agriculture to boost the economy and increase household income. While officially opening the 12th National Dialogue Council (Umushyikirano), Kagame…
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Business & Tech
Rwanda and neighbors create ‘one airspace’ to cut flight fares by 40%
by Dan Ngabonziza 2:40 pmRwanda, Kenya, Uganda and South Sudan have signed a landmark airspace deal that will slash down flight fares by 40% starting 2015. Travelers have continuously complained of high flight tariffs,…
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Joseph Biziyaremye, a vulnerable 20-year-old from Kirehe District in Rwanda’s Eastern part, lost his parents when he had just joined secondary school. His hope of going back to school was…
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Leandre Sekamana 23, a Rwandan university student, spent months wondering whether to donate Rwf3000 ($4) to a fund meant to construct a hostel to accommodate about 200 genocide orphans. Sekamana,…
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Rwanda says it is revising policies to fix its daunting trade imbalance, mainly caused by huge importation of mainly electronics, light manufactured merchandise, petroleum products, fertilisers construction materials. Despite Rwanda’s…
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National
UN wants African countries apply Rwanda-style to fight Gender Based Violence
by Dan Ngabonziza 2:16 pmUnited Nations says African states must adapt to Rwanda’s style of fighting Gender Based Violence (GBV), and establish counseling centres for victims. In 2009, Rwanda’s First Lady, Jeannette Kagame, launched…
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Rwanda civil society organizations have received financial support worth US$740,000 aimed at contributing to strengthening responsive and accountable governance in the country. The grants were provided on November 7 through…