KIGALI — The World Bank is preparing to launch a new nine-year financing and development partnership for Rwanda, signaling continued confidence in the country’s long-term economic ambitions while placing greater …
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KIGALI — Rwanda will begin phasing out its ageing 2G and 3G mobile networks as part of a national plan to expand faster, more reliable and affordable digital connectivity, the …
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KIGALI — President Paul Kagame on Monday afternoon met senior cadres of the ruling Rwandan Patriotic Front (RPF-Inkotanyi), urging them to uphold the party’s values as Rwanda advances its development …
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KIGALI — President Paul Kagame and former British Prime Minister Tony Blair have discussed the next phase of Rwanda’s development agenda, focusing on accelerating reforms aimed at driving long-term economic …
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NEW YORK — Uganda has entered the race for the next United Nations Secretary-General, nominating veteran diplomat Olara Otunnu just days before the first informal vote by the UN Security …
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KIGALI — Rwanda will in two months launch a new advanced university program dedicated to artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, as the country steps up efforts to prepare its workforce for …
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KIGALI — NCBA Bank Rwanda on Thursday launched two new digital banking platforms aimed at expanding its reach among individual customers and businesses, as competition intensifies in Rwanda’s rapidly growing …
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RUTSHURU, Democratic Republic of Congo — More than 12,000 young people from eastern Congo and neighboring Rwanda gathered this week in North Kivu for a regional peace forum aimed at …
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GOMA — The AFC-M23 rebel coalition has added 9,318 newly trained commandos to its armed wing, in a major graduation ceremony held around July 20, 2026, at Tchanzu in Rutshuru …
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KIGALI — Bill Gates, founder and chair of the Gates Foundation, visited Rwanda’s National Health Intelligence Center (NHIC) on Tuesday, where officials showcased the country’s use of real-time health data …
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Regional
South Sudan Introduces $50 E-Visa Fee for Rwandans, Raising Questions Over EAC Free Movement
KIGALI – Rwandans travelling to South Sudan will now be required to pay a $50 e-visa fee (Rwf 72,000) under new immigration rules introduced by the Government of South Sudan. …
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International
University of Rwanda Wins $3 Million Mastercard Foundation Prize for Transforming Health Education
KIGALI – The University of Rwanda has been awarded a $3 million prize by the Mastercard Foundation after being recognized as one of five African institutions leading the transformation of …