KIGALI — For decades, government procurement across much of Africa has followed a familiar script: ministries draft specifications, companies bid, and contracts go to the largest or most experienced players—often …
Stephen Kamanzi
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By the time cyclists poured through Kigali’s steep boulevards during the 2025 Road World Championships, something had already shifted. The crowds were deep. The roads were ready. And Rwanda’s capital …
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Kigali — Starting May 1, Rwandan coffee beans, mineral ores and essential oils will enter China without tariffs, a shift that could reshape one of the country’s fastest-growing export relationships …
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President Félix Tshisekedi has finally agreed to a ceasefire in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, raising cautious hopes for peace—but also fresh questions about whether the commitment will truly hold …
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Kigali — Rwanda has revised its national budget for the 2025/26 financial year, cutting routine government spending while sharply increasing funding for development projects, in a move aimed at strengthening long-term …
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National
Ex-Communicated Catholic Priest Thomas Nahimana Claims “Vatican Is Sponsoring” His Political Agenda
A priest who failed within the Catholic Church and went into exile—where he almost immediately reinvented himself as a politician—Thomas Nahimana continues to dominate debate on social media. Those who …
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At first glance, the new tax agreement between Rwanda and Hong Kong may seem puzzling. Hong Kong does not currently feature among Rwanda’s top source countries for foreign direct investment, …
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Kigali, Rwanda – Rwanda has taken an important step to strengthen its military education and leadership. Today, the Cabinet, chaired by President Paul Kagame, approved the draft law to establish …
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People & PowerVoices
Nahimana Thomas, the Catholic Priest-Turned-Politician, is Back With Another Comic Opposition Group
In the shadowy corners of Rwandan exile politics—where ambition often collides with spectacle—Fr. Thomas Nahimana has once again resurfaced. The defrocked Catholic priest, long based in France, has unveiled yet …
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Majority of people seeking Rwandan nationality are Burundians, according to new official statistics. Nearly 20,000 Burundians have emigrated to Arab countries by last year, choosing to endure some of the …
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Regional
Tshisekedi Government Sustaining Anti-Rwandan Groups While Publicly Disavowing Them – UN Experts
The conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo is increasingly shaped not only by the actions of armed groups such as M23, but by deliberate strategic choices made by the …
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Economy
Home Ownership is Down by 8 Percentage Points: Here is the Explanation for the Surprising Shift
Home ownership in Rwanda is declining, and at first glance this trend can appear alarming. For decades, owning a home has been one of the clearest signs of security and …