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  By 2050, Rubavu District, or commonly known as Gisenyi, is set to emerge as one of Rwanda’s most dynamic growth engines, serving as both a gateway to the Democratic …

Kigali, Rwanda — East African Community (EAC) countries have been urged to quickly approve changes to the Customs Union rules so that a regional committee can be formed to handle …

Kigali — The Rwandan government has rejected allegations by the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) that the Rwanda Defence Forces (RDF) aided M23 rebels …

New humanitarian data from the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reveals a significant shift in displacement trends in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). …

After a long legal process spanning nearly three years, Rwanda has today received genocide fugitive Francois Gasana, alias Franky Dusabe, following his extradition from the Kingdom of Norway. The National …

Burundi’s newly appointed Foreign Minister, Dr. Edouard Bizimana, is facing mounting scrutiny over a series of inflammatory tweets that critics say portray him as sympathetic to the FDLR — a …

Kigali — Rwanda will mark the 20th edition of its flagship Kwita Izina Gorilla Naming Ceremony on Friday, September 5, 2025, at the foothills of Volcanoes National Park in Kinigi, Musanze …

As Members of Parliament prepared to head into their annual month-long recess, they convened a special plenary session on Tuesday to take urgent action on the Auditor General’s report for …

Kigali — Rwanda’s export landscape is showing signs of subtle but strategic diversification, with Sudan and Ethiopia emerging as the newest destinations for re-exported goods. According to the formal trade …

Bugesera, Rwanda — Rwanda’s two biggest banks — Bank of Kigali (BK) and the Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD) — have committed a combined $52 million to fast-track the development of …

Rwanda’s Parliament has passed a new law granting adolescent girls the right to access Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) services—particularly family planning—without requiring parental consent. This decision aims to address …

Washington — Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have agreed to jointly manage and share revenue from cross-border tourism, as part of a broader economic integration deal signed in …