In the years when Rwanda was transitioning into a republic, many young men stepped forward eager to serve their country. Among them were Ruhashya Epimaque and Juvénal Habyarimana. Each followed …
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As the long-running United Nations system that prosecuted the perpetrators of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda moves toward closure, a quiet but consequential decision is approaching: the …
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The Government of Rwanda on Monday sharply criticized new sanctions imposed by the United States, calling them “unjust” and “one-sided,” and accusing Washington of distorting the realities of the conflict …
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National
At ‘Umuganda’ National Cleaning Day, Rwanda’s Premier Issues Urgent Health Warning Over Toxic Illicit Alcohol
On the last Saturday of February, as they do every month, millions of Rwandans across the country paused their daily business to participate in Umuganda. This unique national tradition—translated from …
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Rwanda’s Community Based Health Insurance (CBHI) turns twenty-five. After more than two decades of standing between Rwandans and ill health, the system now looks to Rwandans to increase its capability …
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KIGALI, Rwanda — In classrooms stretching from Kigali’s urban schools to remote rural districts, thousands of Rwandan teenagers have quietly taken part in an exam that will not affect their …
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Stage One of the 2026 Tour du Rwanda delivered a thrilling opening chapter on Sunday, as Israel’s Itamar Einhorn stormed to victory in Rwamagana to claim the first yellow jersey …
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The fragile path toward peace between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda has come under renewed scrutiny this week, as U.S. Congressman Chris Smith called for swift and …
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Rwanda is pursuing a carefully calibrated monetary strategy—one that tightens the cost of government borrowing while easing credit conditions for businesses—as policymakers seek to curb inflation without undermining economic growth. …
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The National Identification Agency (NIDA) has launched pre-enrollment and enrollment for Rwanda’s digital national identification cards in the City of Kigali, extending a nationwide initiative expected to transform how citizens …
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The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has reclaimed its position as Rwanda’s leading export destination, marking a major shift in the country’s external trade patterns after years of dominance by …
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Economy
At Umushyikirano: Kagame Takes on Agencies With Stalled Government Projects, Unpaid Workers
by Fred Mwasaby Fred MwasaPresident Paul Kagame Thursday delivered a stern warning to government institutions and public officials responsible for stalled and delayed development projects, saying mismanagement and indifference—especially when workers are left unpaid—should …