A total of 108 senior officers from the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF), Rwanda National Police, and armed forces from 19 African countries and Jordan have graduated from the Rwanda Defence …
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Vincent Nzigiyimfura, Accused of Leading Killings During the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi, Caught in Ohio A genocide fugitive, Vincent Nzigiyimfura, also known as Vincent Mfura, has been arrested in …
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Kigali, Rwanda – Rwanda is embarking on one of the most far-reaching education reforms in its recent history. The new curriculum will shorten daily classroom hours for young learners, restructure …
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Rwanda is stepping into the global carbon credit market in a smart and structured way. By turning its climate-friendly actions into something that can be sold, government hopes to bring …
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Rwanda’s national budget for the 2025/2026 fiscal year has jumped to Rwf 7.0325 trillion, a bold 20.9% increase from the revised Rwf 5.8164 trillion of the previous year. This surge …
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Rwanda has expressed concerned over what it calls “malicious leaks” from the ongoing peace negotiations between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), cautioning that such actions could jeopardize …
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Rwanda may be on the brink of expanding its global sports partnerships, with new signals pointing toward Portugal as the next potential destination for the “Visit Rwanda” brand. At this …
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Kigali — The Government of Rwanda has formally reaffirmed its decision to withdraw from the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS), citing persistent manipulation of the bloc by certain …
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A newly introduced potato seed variety named Cyerekezo is transforming harvests in Rwanda’s northern highlands, delivering almost double the yields that farmers traditionally expected from older or recycled seed. Farmers …
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Economy
Rwanda’s BNR Wants Businesses and Individuals Shielded from Forex Volatility—Through Banks
by Fred Mwasaby Fred MwasaKigali — The National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) has revealed plans to ensure that businesses and even individuals can protect themselves against rising foreign exchange (forex) costs, by expanding a …
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Special Reports
Rwanda’s Universities Undergo Major Reforms: More Benefits for Lecturers, New Funding Model
by Fred Mwasaby Fred MwasaKigali — Rwanda’s universities, especially the University of Rwanda (UR), are undergoing major changes aimed at modernizing how they operate, how they are managed, and how they are funded. Under …
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Kigali, Rwanda – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has endorsed Rwanda’s latest tax reform agenda, describing it as a bold and necessary step toward fiscal consolidation, improved equity, and long-term sustainability. …