KIGALI – A localized outbreak of the rare Andes hantavirus aboard a South American cruise ship has sparked a global tracing effort, testing the world’s ability to distinguish a contained …
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NEW YORK — A Manhattan jury has found former Rwandan diplomat Eugene Richard Gasana liable for sexual assault in a civil case brought by Benita Uruhisho, awarding the plaintiff $5 …
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KIGALI, Rwanda— In the high-stakes push to bridge Africa’s infrastructure and energy gaps, a new consensus is emerging: the most critical tool for development isn’t found in a toolbox or …
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University of Rwanda Labs Need Upgrading to Meet International Standards – HEC
by Davis Mugumeby Davis MugumeRwanda’s Higher Education Council (HEC), has launched a nationwide tour of higher learning institutions to assess their performance and strengthen collaboration aimed at improving the quality of education in Rwanda. …
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KIGALI — In Rwanda, building a simple school or extending a power line can become a massive administrative task. With approximately 12 million land plots across the country, Rwanda faces …
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KIGALI – Rwanda is at the centre of a critical continental conversation as it hosts the Annual General Meeting of ZEP-RE (PTA Reinsurance Company), bringing together policymakers, insurers and financial …
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KIGALI – The EdTech Players Meet-Up, held on April 30, 2026, has unveiled significant new opportunities for education technology innovators in Rwanda. The event highlighted a shift toward increased funding, …
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Rwanda Moves to Integrate “Care Economy” into National Development Plans
by Davis Mugumeby Davis MugumeKIGALI — Rwanda is moving to position the care economy—the long-overlooked engine of daily life—as a central pillar of its national development strategy. The care economy encompasses both the paid …
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Jeannette Kagame: Parents Must Raise Critical-Thinking Youth to Defend Truth Against Genocide Denial
Kigali, Rwanda — The First Lady Mrs Jeannette Kagame has said that parents have a central role in preparing young people to confront and counter genocide denial. She is urging …
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President Kagame Heads to Gaborone to Deepen Rwanda-Botswana Bilateral Ties
by Davis Mugumeby Davis MugumeKIGALI — President Paul Kagame is set to undertake a two-day working visit to Botswana beginning May 6, 2026, in a move that signals continued efforts to deepen bilateral cooperation …
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“It is the first, but only the beginning—so it has to do well,” said Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB) CEO Regis Rugemanshuro, half-jokingly as he challenged partners while officially launching …
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At the recent World Policy Conference, President Paul Kagame did more than defend Rwanda. He spoke on behalf of Africa and the wider Global South, calling for a fundamental rethinking …