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KIGALI – The Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture (RICA) has appointed Senegalese academic Dr. Momar Dieng as its new Vice Chancellor, effective November 1, 2026. Dr. Dieng succeeds Dr. Olusegun …

Kigali, 05 August 2026 — Rwanda’s Food and Drugs Authority (Rwanda FDA) has temporarily suspended the importation of dozens of foreign alcoholic brands, ordering an immediate nationwide recall as part …

KIGALI – Rwanda is preparing to officially endorse biodegradable packaging materials as part of a broader national recycling framework, a move that could significantly accelerate the country’s transition away from …

KIGALI — Rwanda has secured €65 million (about Rwf109.7 billion) from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to strengthen climate resilience and protect communities in the Volcanoes region from floods, landslides …

KIGALI — Rwanda’s creative industry is positioning itself as a key partner in the fight against drug abuse and illicit alcohol consumption, with artists saying their influence can help shape …

KIGALI – Rwanda’s Parliament has requested investigations into several cases involving public funds whose use was not properly accounted for, with the Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB) facing questions over …

KIGALI – Rwanda is replacing stand-alone agricultural interventions with an integrated strategy that combines irrigation, improved crop genetics, agroforestry, environmental conservation and climate resilience as the foundation of future food …

KIGALI – The Government of Rwanda is seeking to unlock the full potential of the Gisagara peat-fired power plant by bringing in a new investor to address persistent fuel supply …

KIGALI – Rwanda has secured €40 million (about Rwf68 billion) in support from the European Union to accelerate the transformation of the country’s agriculture sector through investments in climate-smart, sustainable …

KIGALI – Italy has announced that it has begun negotiations with Rwanda over plans to establish a migrant return hub as part of a new European strategy to speed up …

KIGALI — Rwanda has widened its nationwide crackdown on unsafe alcoholic beverages, shutting down another 101 manufacturing facilities as authorities intensify efforts to contain a deadly public health crisis. The …

KIGALI – Despite Africa’s push for more women to enter politics, many of those who make it into public office navigate heavy obstacles such as expensive campaigns, weak political networks, …