James Webb Telescope Detects Potential Signs of Life on Distant Planet
A planet orbiting a distant star 120 light-years from Earth has shown the strongest signs yet of potential extraterrestrial life, according to new observations from the James Webb Space Telescope.
Astronomers have detected the chemical signatures of dimethyl sulfide (DMS) and dimethyl disulfide (DMDS) in the atmosphere of K2-18 b, a Neptune-sized planet located in the habitable zone of a red dwarf star in the constellation Leo. On Earth, both compounds are predominantly produced by marine organisms.
“This is the strongest evidence to date for biological activity beyond the solar system,” said Prof. Nikku Madhusudhan, an astrophysicist at the University of Cambridge who led the research. “We are very cautious. We have to question whether the signal is real and what it means.”
The findings, published in The Astrophysical Journal Letters, stop short of confirming alien life but bring scientists closer to answering one of humanity’s oldest questions: Are we alone in the universe?
The chemicals were detected as the planet passed in front of its host star, allowing researchers to analyze starlight filtered through its atmosphere. The data revealed a sharp drop in light at wavelengths absorbed by DMS and DMDS—molecules previously found only in biological processes on Earth.
“The signal came through strong and clear,” Madhusudhan said. “It’s mind-boggling that this is possible.”
The chemical concentrations detected were thousands of times higher than those found on Earth. However, the results reached only a “three-sigma” statistical confidence level, meaning there’s still a 0.3% chance the findings were random.
Some scientists remain skeptical, noting that other non-biological processes could potentially produce the compounds. “Life is one of the options, but it’s one among many,” said Dr. Nora Hänni, a chemist at the University of Berne, who found DMS on a lifeless comet.
Others caution that conditions on K2-18 b are still poorly understood. While Madhusudhan’s team suggests the planet could host a vast ocean, other models propose it may be a gas giant or covered in magma.
Despite the uncertainty, the detection marks a major step forward in exoplanet research. “We’re trying to establish if the laws of biology are universal,” Madhusudhan said. “In astronomy, the question is never about going there.”
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Small and medium enterprises in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and 23 other African countries will soon be able to access...
Economy
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Finance
NALA Granted Licence for Cheaper and More Reliable International Payments in..
NALA, an East African payments company, has received approval from the National Bank of Rwanda for a payment service provider...
Society
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Entertainment
Somi Kakoma debuts as first Rwandan actor to appear on Broadway
After a landmark stretch of creative output and performances, including her Carnegie Hall debut, an award-winning album...
Society
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Education
More than 8000 graduate at University of Rwanda
The University of Rwanda (UR) has conferred degrees upon 8,321 graduates. The event, officiated by the Minister of Education,...
Economy
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Energy
Tanzania and Uganda assess feasibility of gas pipeline
The governments of Tanzania and Uganda have signed an agreement to undertake a feasibility study for the construction of a...
Science & Technology
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Telecommunications
MTN Rwanda in partnership with Rwanda Union of the Blind hosts annual Dinner in the..
MTN Rwandacell PLC, (MTN Rwanda) , on Wednesday 15th November 2023, hosted its second annual “Dinner in the Dark” event in...
Economy
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Cooperation
Premier Ngirente highlights collaboration as key to tackling contemporary..
Prime Minister, Dr. Edouard Ngirente has underscored the imperative for nations to unite in addressing global shocks such as...
Economy
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Cooperation
UAE and Ugandan leaders explore ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Monday welcomed Yoweri Museveni, President of the Republic of...
Economy
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Infrastructure
Parliament approves over Rwf148 billion loan for Kigali-Muhanga road rehabilitation..
The General Assembly of the Lower Chamber of Parliament has passed a law endorsing a loan agreement of US$120,471,000 (over...
Economy
Unlocking Rwanda’s Tourism Potential: A Journey Through Sports Partnerships
In a bid to harness the power of sports in promoting tourism, Rwanda has been actively engaging in partnerships with major...
Economy
Tanzania Inks Deal to Export Natural Gas to Uganda
TANZANIA signed a bilateral agreement with Uganda which ushers in a new era as the former is set for maiden natural gas...
Economy
Kagame in Riyadh for the inaugural Saudi-African Summit
President Paul Kagame has arrived in Riyadh for the inaugural Saudi-African Summit which will take place on Friday 10th...
Economy
SFD inks $20m for Expansion towards Transmission and Distribution Water System in..
The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) on November 9 announced signing of development loan agreements worth over $580 million...
Economy
Bralirwa enhances local sourcing programs for sustainability
Bralirwa Plc, the leading Rwandan beverage company, is scaling up its local sourcing efforts to enhance livelihoods of...
Economy
Rwandan chili farmers expect to explore Chinese market at import expo
Rwandan chili farmers are hoping to expand the market for their product exports to China during the ongoing China...
Economy
Aleph Hospitality signs contract to manage its second hotel in Kigali
Dubai-based independent hospitality management company Aleph Hospitality has signed a contract to manage Zaria Court Hotel in...
Economy
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Transports
RwandAir on track to double fleet to better connect other routes
RwandAir, the flag carrier of Rwanda, is on track to double its fleet to 25 planes over the next five years to better connect...
Economy
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Agriculture
“Women for Bees” in Rwanda: Guerlain and UNESCO bring pioneering beekeeping program to..
Three years after its launch, the “Women for Bees” program has come to Rwanda. Founded by Guerlain and UNESCO, the project...
Society
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Culture & Arts
Rwanda’s culture, heritage on show at expo
The pavilion of Rwanda in the international area of the Horticultural Expo 2023 Doha offers an experience that showcases the...
Society
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Education
Gerayo Amahoro road safety campaign taken to taxi parks, highways
Rwanda National Police RNP has shifted the Gerayo Amahoro road safety awareness to passengers and drivers in bus terminals...
Economy
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Mining
Rwanda generates US$241.8 million from mineral exports in third quarter of..
In the third quarter of 2023, spanning from July to September, Rwanda’s mineral exports witnessed a substantial surge in...
Economy
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Trade
Trade between Rwanda, UAE Strengthened further
Trading between the Government of Rwanda and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has reached one billion US dollars.
Last year...
Science & Technology
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Innovation
BasiGo Wins Best Mobility & Logistics Award At Global Startup Awards..
Kenyan startup BasiGo’s innovative Pay-As-You-Drive model, which lowers the barriers to entry for operators to get brand new...
Society
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Peace
Rwanda to rotate two Formed Police Unit contingents in CAR and South..
The Inspector General of Police (IGP) CG Felix Namuhoranye, on Monday, November 6, briefed two Formed Police Units (FPU)...
Economy
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Agriculture
Climate-smart cows could deliver 10-20x more milk in Tanzania
A team of animal scientists from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is set to deliver a potential game changer for...
Economy
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Trade
President Museveni defiant over removal from US trade pact
Uganda’s president said Sunday that the US government had overestimated its value to his country after Washington decided to...
Economy
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Health
Over 80% of healthcare professionals in Rwanda live in rental accommodations
More than 80% of healthcare professionals in Rwanda are currently residing in rental accommodations, facing an escalating...
Economy
Call on Governments to incentivise production of sustainable aviation..
The World Travel and Tourism Council's chief on Thursday urged governments to provide incentives for companies to produce...
Economy
Rwanda announces visa-free travel for all Africans
Rwanda announced Thursday that it will allow Africans to travel visa-free to the country, becoming the latest nation on the...
Society
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Entertainment
Bruce Melodie and Shaggy team up for ’When She’s Around’
ulti-award-winning Rwandan recording artiste Bruce Melodie has teamed up with Jamaican international dancehall artiste Shaggy...
Economy
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Cooperation
Kenya to lift visa requirements for all Africans: president
Kenyan President William Ruto said on Saturday that Kenya will lift visa requirements for all Africans by the end of 2023...
Economy
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Energy
Uganda oil project reaches “major” milestone with “smart” pipeline delivery
Panyu Chu Kong Steel Pipe Co., Ltd, the company contracted to supply line pipes to the East African Crude Oil Pipeline...
Society
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Education
Rwanda secures over Rwf64 billion in EU funding to support pre-primary..
Rwanda has recently received a financial injection of 50 million euros, equivalent to over Rwf64 billion, from the European...
Economy
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Cooperation
South Sudan, Rwanda sign pact on police training
South Sudan and Rwanda have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the training of high-ranking officials as well as...
Economy
Rwanda, Polish bank sign Rwf29 billion financing agreement to support dairy..
Rwanda and Poland through its Development Bank (BGK) have signed a financing agreement EUR 23 million (Rwf29 billion) to...
Economy
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Health
Rwandan publisher launches card game to break mental health stigma
Rwanda’s author and founder of Imagine We Rwanda, an organization dedicated to empowering Rwanda's reading and creative...
Society
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Peace
IGP Namuhoranye attends EAPCCO General Meeting in Burundi
The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Felix Namuhoranye, attended the 25th Annual General Meeting of the Eastern Africa...
Economy
Rwanda launches second wave of avocados freight shipment to Europe
In a historic occasion for the Rwandan avocado sector, Joan Wiegman, the Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to...
Economy
RwandAir enhances its fleet with a seventh Boeing 737 aircraft
RwandAir is continuing its fleet expansion with the delivery of its seventh Boeing 737 aircraft.
The airline confirmed the...
Economy
IMF warns Africa of economic vulnerabilities as China’s economy slows
The International Monetary Fund is cautioning African nations about the possibility of a regional economic downturn and the...
Economy
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Banking
Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) supports ambitious development outcomes in..
The capital raise which was marketed to and supported by a diverse pool of investors sets a new benchmark for the region in...
Society
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Peace
Zimbabwe Police Chief pays courtesy call on IGP Namuhoranye
The Commissioner General for Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP), Godwin Tandabantu Matanga, on Tuesday, October 24, paid a...
Economy
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Transports
Uganda Airlines Begins Direct Flight To Nigeria, Reduces Travel Time
In order to deepen economic ties and air connectivity, Uganda Airline, on Thursday, launched direct flight from Entebbe...
Science & Technology
Chinese tech company ZTE commits to accelerating digitization of Africa
The Chinese technology company ZTE Corporation has expressed its commitment to spearheading the digitalization of Africa,...
Economy
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Banking
I&M Bank Rwanda Plc introduces online account opening services
I&M Bank (Rwanda) Plc has reached a significant milestone in the Rwandan banking sector by unveiling its online account...
Society
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Entertainment
Choplife Gaming to Sponsor Producer Category at Trace Awards in Kigali
Choplife Gaming, a prominent franchisee company, has announced its sponsorship of the upcoming Trace Awards in Kigali,...
Economy
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Finance
SPENN, MINICT join forces to drive financial inclusion in Rwanda
SPENN, a leading financial technology solution provider offering financial services to customers and businesses, and the...
Science & Technology
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Books
‘The Book of Life’: How one artist creates healing out of tragedy
How can a nation heal from unspeakable tragedy? For Odile Gakire Katese, or “Kiki,” as she’s known, celebrating life must take...
Economy
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Names Kendra Gaither President of U.S.-Africa Business..
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce today announces Kendra Gaither’s appointment as President of the U.S.-Africa Business Center...
Science & Technology
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Telecommunications
MTN Rwanda marks 25 years of pioneering mobile telecommunications
The leading player in Rwanda’s mobile telecommunications sector marked its 25th anniversary on October 18th. The grand...
Economy
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Cooperation
New envoys pledge deepened cooperation with Rwanda
President Paul Kagame , on Wednesday 18th October 2023, received letters of credence from seven newly accredited ambassadors...
Economy
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Banking
BK first cross-listed firm on the Kenyan NSE-20 Share Index
The firm maintained its not looking to raise additional equity from the stock market.
BK Group is the first firm listed in...
Economy
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Health
Knitted knockers Rwanda by breast cancer survivors
Within the Breast Cancer Initiative East Africa (BCEIA), an inspiring movement is taking shape in Rwanda as women from...
Society
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Education
SKOL Brewery Ltd empowers youth through scholarships
In its steadfast commitment to fostering educational growth and empowering the Rwandan youth, SKOL Brewery Ltd proudly...
Science & Technology
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Telecommunications
Airtel Africa boss highlights growing telco role in digital
CEO and MD at Airtel Africa Segun Ogunsanya addressed the key problems Africa is facing in bringing its digital agenda to...
Economy
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Agriculture
Rwandan cassava seed inspection and certification capacity boosted by LAMP technology..
In a significant stride towards bolstering Rwanda’s cassava farming sector, IITA–CGIAR handed over two LAMP technology devices...
Science & Technology
Rwanda, SoftBank claim 5G HAPS stratosphere first
Rwanda’s government teamed with SoftBank Corp to deliver what the pair claimed is the first publicly announced 5G connection...
Economy
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Cooperation
Republic of Guinea opens embassy in Kigali
Guinea has taken a significant step in fostering closer ties and bolstering cooperation with Rwanda as it officially opened...
Science & Technology
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Telecommunications
Airtel unveils Rwanda’s most affordable LTE smartphone with an exclusive..
Airtel Rwanda has launched one of Rwanda’s most affordable 4G smartphone as part of the Government of Rwanda’s ConnectRwanda2.0...
Economy
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Infrastructure
Kenya seeks more Chinese loans at ’Belt and Road’ forum despite rising public..
Kenya’s President William Ruto is seeking $1 billion more in loans from China, despite rising public debt that has now reached...
Economy
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Transports
Kenya’s First Locally Built Cargo Ship Enters Service on Lake Victoria
Kenya marked a milestone in its ambitions to increase trade and expand its capabilities in shipbuilding and repair. The...
Economy
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Cooperation
Norway closes embassy in Uganda
Norway has announced the closure of its embassy in Uganda next year as part of comprehensive reforms in its foreign services....
Economy
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Transports
20 Buses arrive to ease public transport challenges in Kigali
The City of Kigali on Friday received a fleet of 20 new state-of-the-art buses that will help reduce the shortage of public...
Economy
Kagame hosts LG Corporation delegation to discuss business partnerships
President Kagame has welcomed a high-level delegation from LG Corporation led by LG Corporation’s Chairman and CEO, Kwang Mo...
Economy
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Energy
Inaugural Africa Energy Expo set to take place in Kigali, Rwanda: Launching a new era..
Africa Energy Expo is primed to foster essential relationships and catalyse strategic investments within the energy sector....
Science & Technology
Chinese satellite to use Rwandan technology
Algorithms developed by Rwandan students enable the satellite WJ-1A to independently process images while eliminating the...
Science & Technology
Accelerating digital Africa at MWC Kigali 2023
In Sub-Saharan Africa, many people turn to mobile connectivity to access basic services that are otherwise out of reach....
Society
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Peace
180 Rwandan Police peacekeepers in CAR awarded UN medals for outstanding..
Some 180 Rwandan Police peacekeepers serving under the UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Central...
Science & Technology
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Innovation
Global Experts in Rwanda to discuss way forward towards Space Industry
Rwanda Space Agency (RSA) is hoisting Space technology experts, leaders, policymakers, and academics from Rwanda, Africa and...
Society
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Gender
Kenya To Lose Trillions If LGBTQ Laws Are Implemented – Report
A report by Trailblazers Business Strategies has indicated that Kenya stands to lose approximately Sh4.186 trillion in...
Society
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Peace
Central African Republic Gendarmerie Chief pays courtesy call on Inspector..
The Director General for Central African Republican Gendarmerie, Landry Urlich Depot, on Monday, October 9, paid a courtesy...
Society
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Gender
Africa: To Achieve Sustainable Growth in Africa, We Must Focus On Women
Momentum is still strong following the Women Deliver Conference, which drew more than 6,000 global delegates to Kigali,...
Economy
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Cooperation
Putin sends congratulatory message to Museveni as Uganda celebrates Independence..
Museveni has been Putin’s ally in East Africa for a long time.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has sent a congratulatory...
Economy
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Finance
QFC and KIFC strengthen partnership for financial sector growth
The Qatar Financial Centre Authority (QFCA), the legal and tax arm of the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC), a leading onshore...
Society
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Education
University of Kigali champions value-creation through capacity-building
Since its inception in 2013, the University of Kigali (UoK), a fully-accredited university chartered by the Government of the...
Economy
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Cooperation
Ruto reveals details of planned meeting with Museveni
President William Ruto on Saturday revealed details of his planned trip to Uganda next week on Tuesday.
Speaking to Homa Bay...
Economy
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Tourism
WTTC unveils theme, agenda for its 23rd Global Summit in Kigali
In a milestone event that promises to reshape the contours of the global Travel & Tourism sector, the World Travel &...
Economy
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Cooperation
Rwanda, Brazil sign visa waiver deal
Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Coop-eration, Dr.Vincent Biruta, on Thursday 5th October 2023, began a...
Society
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Peace
IGP Namuhoranye receives delegation from Qatar
The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Felix Namuhoranye, on Thursday, October 5, received a delegation from the Ministry of...
Economy
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Health
WMA urges govts to move beyond political declarations to secure global health..
President of the World Medical Association, (WMA), Dr Osahon Enabulele, has stressed the need for global health security...
Economy
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Health
Expansion of Chinese-built hospital in Burera District completed
A newly revamped hospital, constructed by the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC), was officially...
Economy
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Health
Sidra Medicine delegation from Qatar visits Rwanda
A delegation from Sidra Medicine, a member of Qatar Foundation, led by CEO Dr Iyabo Tinubu-Karch, visited Rwanda recently to...
Society
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Peace
Security in Rwanda continues to improve - Minister Gasana
The Minister of Interior, Alfred Gasana said that the security situation in Rwanda has continued to improve and that ensuring...
Economy
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Transports
Uganda Airlines announces commencement of its India operations
Uganda Airlines will begin operating a direct flight between Mumbai, India and Entebbe, Uganda from October 7.
The service...
Society
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Faith
Pope opens Vatican meeting amid tensions with conservatives
Pope Francis opens a global gathering of bishops and lay people to discuss the future of the Catholic Church including...
Economy
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Industry
Heineken® Celebrates 150 Years of Good Times
Heineken®, one of the world’s most celebrated beer brands, and part of BRALIRWA PLC’s brand portfolio, is proudly commemorating...
Society
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Governance
Africa must intensify efforts to tackle socio-economic challenges: AU
The African Union Executive Council says Africa must intensify efforts to tackle socio-economic challenges.
The council is...
Society
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Governance
Four questions with IFAD’s new Vice-President
We sat down with IFAD’s new Vice-President, Gerardine Mukeshimana, to pick her brain about her past experience and what she...
Economy
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Energy
Petrol price in Rwanda rises
Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA) has announced new fuel prices, with a liter of petrol increasing to Rwf1822 and...
Economy
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Cooperation
African ministers call for new financing for continent’s development..
‘We should attempt as members of the African Union to fund the operational budget of the union fully,’ says official.
African...
Economy
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Cooperation
Rwanda, Mauritius sign MoU in the field of ICT
Rwanda and Mauritius have signed a General Cooperation Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in the field of...
Economy
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Banking
BRD floats first $25mn sustainability bond
The Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD) has floated a sustainability-linked bond in Kigali, looking to raise RWF30bn ($24.8mn)...
Society
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Peace
UN council to vote on Kenya police deployment to Haiti
The United Nations Security Council will on Monday, October 2, vote on a resolution that will see a non-UN multinational...
Economy
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Banking
Rwanda, World Bank celebrate 60 years of strong partnership
The Government of Rwanda and the World Bank commemorate today, 60 years of one of the most fruitful collaborations that has...
Economy
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Energy
Tanzania Taps Solar Energy to Boost Youth Employment
MORE than 200 young people from four regions have been trained in renewable energy skills to help them secure employment in...
Society
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Peace
RNP honors retiring Police officers
Rwanda National Police (RNP), on Friday, September 29, held a send-off ceremony in honor of its former Police Chief,...
Science & Technology
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Innovation
Second phase of eKash launched
RSwitch Ltd has announced the official launch of the second phase of eKash, the Rwanda National Digital Payment System...
Society
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Gender
AWIM to host 7th annual conference on GBV in media
THE African Women in Media (AWIM) is set to hold its 7th annual conference with the theme ‘Media and Gender Violence.’
The...
Economy
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Trade
Rwanda accedes to United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale..
With its accession to the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG), Rwanda becomes...
Economy
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Health
Rwanda Using a Community-Based Approach to Improve Maternal and Child..
Rwanda has made notable progress in reducing maternal mortality rates. What can other countries learn from the country’s...
Economy
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Banking
South Sudan Parliament Changes National Currency Name
The Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA) on Monday approved the Banking and Other Financial Institutions Bill...
Economy
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Health
World Contraception Day 2023 - A Call to Liberate Women’s Bodies through Equitable..
Access to birth control, which empowers women with the agency to decide if, when, and how many children to bear, is a...
Society
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Entertainment
Giant of Africa Festival 2023
Giant of Africa have been making headlines for the past month here in Rwanda, so many wondered what could be interesting...
Economy
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Transports
Rwanda-bound fuel tanker bursts into flames in Kabale after accident
Transport at the Uganda-Rwanda border along the Kabale-Katuna road was on Saturday morning paralyzed after a fuel tanker...
Economy
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Agriculture
TradeFlow Capital Management enables scalable Carbon abatement in Rwanda
Collaborative carbon credits initiative supports innovative school feeding programme.
In a first-in-class partnership...
Society
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Education
54 schools suspended over failure to meet quality education requirements
The National Examination and School Inspection Authority (NESA) has disclosed that a comprehensive inspection conducted...
Economy
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Mining
At Unstoppable Africa, Antonio Pedro makes strong push for industrialization and..
Africa must fully exploit its abundant critical mineral resources to accelerate sustainable industrialisation and clean...
Economy
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Cooperation
Kagame meets with Moussa Faki, Don Peebles and Barry Segal
President Paul Kagame has held discussions with several leaders on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in...
Economy
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Energy
Kenya and Britain’s GBM sign deal for 1,000 MW dam construction
Kenya has signed a deal with Britain's GBM Limited to carry out a feasibility study for the construction of a mega dam with...
Society
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Gender
Minister Uwamariya visits Regional Centre of Excellence on GBV and Child..
The Minister of Gender and Family Promotion, Dr. Valentine Uwamariya, on Friday September 22, visited the Regional Centre of...
Economy
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Mining
Rio Tinto doubles down on lithium mining with Rwanda deal
Rio Tinto’s joint venture with London-listed Aterian Plc will allow it to tap into a lithium deposit in Rwanda, reinforcing...
Economy
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Infrastructure
Open Submissions for the New Cities Catapult
From November 16-18th, CCI will host the first Africa’s New Cities Summit. This Summit will include what is normally expected...
Economy
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Banking
Sri Lankan conglomerate buys 90% stake in Unguka Bank
LOLC Holdings PLC, a Sri Lankan conglomerate listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange. Originally starting as a non-banking...
Economy
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Cooperation
Rwanda, Azerbaijan MFAs sign MoU
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Vincent Biruta has met with Minister of Foreign Affairs from...
Society
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Youth
IGP Namuhoranye urges youth volunteers to create impact in society
The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Felix Namuhoranye has challenged members of Rwanda Youth Volunteers in Community...
Science & Technology
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Research
New strategies may reduce treatment failure in malaria by up to 81%
Artemisinin-based combination therapies (ACTs) are the globally-accepted first-line treatments for malaria — a mosquito-borne...
Society
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Gender
Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) Announces Finalists for..
An international and independent Panel of Judges selected the twenty-four (24) finalists across eight (8) categories....
Society
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Peace
UN medals for Rwandan peacekeepers
The service given by Rwandan soldiers, including medics, to the cause of peace in the Central African Republic (CAR) has been...
Economy
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Cooperation
Delegation from National Institute for Security Studies in Nigeria visits..
A delegation composed of 22 Faculty and Course participants from National Institute for Security Studies (NISS) Abuja...
Society
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Youth
YouthConnekt Awards 2023 registration started with some categories added
The 11th edition of Youth Connekt Rwanda is here, and registration is ongoing until 30th, September, 2023.
Since its...
Society
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Governance
President Kagame chairs Presidential Advisory Council
President Paul Kagame has chaired the Presidential Advisory Council (PAC), which convenes Rwandan and international experts...
Science & Technology
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Innovation
Google is bringing the Read Aloud feature of Microsoft Edge to Chrome
There is a great deal of copying of features and ideas in the browser world, so it can be hard to say which is "best". From...
Society
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Education
Congolese students in Tanzania, Kenya welcome visa waiver
Students from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) pursuing courses in Kenya and Tanzania have welcomed the visa...
Economy
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Cooperation
President Ruto in Silicon Valley Charm Offensive
President William Ruto has invited American technology companies to set up manufacturing operations and regional offices in...
Economy
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Cooperation
President Museveni, Al-Burhan discuss bilateral, regional issues
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni and the Chairman of the Transitional Sovereign Council of Sudan, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan on...
Economy
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Agriculture
African Agro-Processors Call for Policies Conducive to Local Manufacturing
Dar es Salaam — Experts at the Africa Food Systems Forum (AGRF) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, have called on African governments...
Society
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Governance
G-20 membership: What is in it for Africa?
Entry into influential bloc ‘means a lot’ but still unclear whether Africa gets ‘actual seat’ at the table, say analysts
The...
Science & Technology
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Research
Public–private partnerships could play role in ensuring water security
As climate change and its effects such as erratic weather patterns intensify, coupled with rapid urbanisation and population...
Society
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Entertainment
Davido, Asake, And Kizz Daniel Set To Perform At Trace Awards 2023
Afro-centric music is on the move again as we countdown to the Trace Awards 2023. The excitement is building to a fever pitch...
Society
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Governance
President Kagame in Cuba
President Paul Kagame has just landed in Havana, Cuba, to participate in the two-day G77 + China Summit of Heads of State and...
Society
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Peace
Over 200 Police officers complete basic special forces course
The Minister of Interior, Alfred Gasana, on Thursday, September 14, presided over the pass-out of 228 Police officers, who...
Economy
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Health
Sub-Saharan wellbeing project takes another leap forward
International policymakers have been given their first insights into a research project spearheaded by the University of...
Society
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Education
Over 13,000 teachers recruited in 2022/2023 school year
The Government of Rwanda has announced the recruitment of more than 13,000 teachers and the placement of over 1,700 head...
Economy
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Infrastructure
President Kagame appoints Dr. Jimmy Gasore as Minister of Infrastructure
President Paul Kagame has appointed Dr. Jimmy Gasore as the new Minister of Infrastructure, effective as of Tuesday,...
Society
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Gender
Harmonizing efforts against GBV and child abuse
A consultative meeting bringing together different stakeholders was held on Tuesday, September 12, to harmonize efforts in...
Economy
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Cooperation
Kagame receives message from his counterpart of Benin
President Paul Kaganme has received Romuald Wadagni, Benin’s Minister of Economy and Finance and Special Envoy who delivered a...
Economy
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Energy
Rwanda inks deal to host first demo Dual Fluid nuclear reactor
The Government of Rwanda, represented by the Rwanda Atomic Energy Board (RAEB), has today signed an agreement with Dual Fluid...
Economy
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Transports
Brussels Airlines adds long-haul daily flights to Kigali
Brussels Airlines has announced a plan to operate daily flights to Kigali after adding a tenth aircraft to its long-haul...
Economy
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Energy
Borouge solutions supports energy sector in Rwanda
Borouge Plc, a leading petrochemical company that provides innovative and differentiated polyolefin solutions, is supporting...
Society
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Education
Coventry University strengthens ties in Africa through its Global Hub in..
Coventry University is expanding its network of collaborations in Africa thanks to its Global Hub in Rwanda.
The university...
Society
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Peace
Private security companies urged on service delivery
Private security firms act as national security force multiplier. Their effectiveness, therefore, relies heavily on...
Society
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Education
President Kagame urges youth to Utilize their potential
President Paul Kagame has urged the youth in Rwanda and across Africa to maximize their potential, lest they become dependent...
Society
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Education
80 Rwandan students get Chinese scholarships to pursue studies in China
The Chinese government has this year provided 80 scholarships to Rwandan students to pursue their tertiary education in...
Economy
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Transports
MTN Rwanda, Mobile Money Rwanda partner with City of Kigali to secure motorcyclist..
MTN Rwandacell PLC (MTN Rwanda) together with Mobile Money Rwanda Limited (Mobile Money Rwanda) are thrilled to introduce an...
Economy
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Banking
I&M Bank Rwanda registers Rwf7.2 profit before tax in first half of..
I&M Bank (Rwanda) Plc has reported a 10% rise in profit before tax for the first half of 2023, reaching Rwf7.2 billion...
Economy
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Industry
Ministry of Public Investments and Privatisation absorbed to Minecofin
The Ministry of Public Investments and Privatisation, which was established just over a year ago in July 2022, has been...
Economy
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Cooperation
Somalia could join EAC by December - secretariat
The East African Community (EAC) on Tuesday began talks in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, to admit Somalia into the regional...
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Culture & Arts
Titles from Rwanda and Kazakhstan awarded PEN Translates awards for first..
Books from 12 countries and nine languages have been awarded English PEN translation awards, with titles from Rwanda and...
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Telecommunications
Somalia bans TikTok and Telegram to curb "terrorist" propaganda
The Somali government on Sunday ordered a ban on TikTok, Telegram and an online betting site, claiming that these platforms...
Economy
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Banking
President Museveni Says World Bank Arrogant for Halting New Funding
President Yoweri Museveni called the World Bank’s decision to stop new funding to Uganda over recently passed anti-LGBTQ...
Economy
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Banking
BNR increases lending rate to 7.5 percent
The National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) has increased lending rate to 7.5% up from 7% of the first quarter of this year.
The...
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Trade
Profiting from Rwanda’s avocado and chilli export potential
Entrepreneur Seun Rasheed, founder and CEO of SOUK Farms, is tapping into Rwanda’s strengths for cultivating and exporting...
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Health
Scientists discover why some Africans have lower HIV viral loads
What you need to know: Individuals with higher virus levels are characterised by speedy progression of the disease, which...
Economy
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Cooperation
South Korea FM visits Rwanda, seeks future-oriented cooperation
South Korean foreign Minister Park Jin visited Rwanda and held talks with senior officials on ways to strengthen cooperation...
Economy
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Tourism
Rwanda generates over Rwf290 billion from tourism in first half of 2023
Rwanda Development Board (RDB) has announced that Rwanda’s tourism sector generated US$247 million (equivalent to over Rwf290...
Society
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Peace
Rwandan peacekeepers under UNMISS decorated with medals
Rwanbatt-3 and Rwanda Aviation Unit 11 peacekeepers serving under the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) were, on...
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IT
Google introduces new privacy tool updates to protect user safety online
Google has announced updates of new privacy tools in Google Search to give its users more control of their personal...
Economy
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Trade
Tanzania Offers Ugandan Shippers 30-Days Free Storage Period
Port Authorities are key stakeholders in facilitating trade and creating competitive markets/economies.
In response to the...
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Trade
Rwanda’s inflation rises by 11.9 percent
Rwanda’s Consumer Price Index (CPI), the primary measure of inflation, experienced an 11.9 percent year-on-year increase in...
Economy
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Cooperation
Rwanda, Jordan ink deal to waive visa requirements on regular passports
Rwanda and Jordan on Wednesday signed an agreement exempting ordinary passport holders in both countries from visa...
Society
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Education
Police out to enforce lighting in automobiles
Rwanda National Police (RNP), on Wednesday , August 9, rolled out an awareness to educate motorists on mandatory lighting, as...
Economy
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Transports
Uganda, Kenya hope to raise $6bn to restart Mombasa railway
Uganda and Kenya are seeking at least $6bn to restart work on the standard gauge railway (SGR) to connect central Africa to...
Economy
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Health
Study Shows High Patient Satisfaction with AI Eye Screenings
Eye care nonprofit Orbis International announces new findings supporting the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to detect...
Economy
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Banking
World Bank suspends lending to Uganda over new anti-LGBTQ law
The World Bank announced it has suspended its lending programs for Uganda in response to the East African country's passage...
Society
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Culture & Arts
Interview with Charles Butera, author of the book "Temoins a Nu” (“Bare Witness”), a..
Interview by Jean Jill Mazuru
Kigali, July 2023
After his brief tour in Europe from Canada where he lives, which took him...
Society
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Peace
The Peace Wall-painting Project, Jointly Organized by the International Peace..
On July 31st, the Peace Wall-painting Project, organized by the international peace organization HWPL started at the Xanana...
Economy
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Health
RDF, US Army carryout medical outreach in Bugesera district
Rwanda Defence Force in collaboration with United States Africa Command (USAFRICOM) and Nebraska National Guard have embarked...
Economy
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Trade
Rwanda, Madagascar sign private sector agreement to foster cooperation
Rwanda and Madagascar have signed a private sector cooperation agreement to boost economic development.
The agreement was...
Economy
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Cooperation
Ambassador John Mirenge presents his credentials copy
H.E. Saif Alshamisi wished the new Ambassador success in the performance of his duties and in enhancing bilateral relations....
Society
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Education
Amb. AlQahtani shares UAE’s journey in responsible use of Artificial Intelligence with..
The Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Rwanda, Hazza AlQahtani interacted with students at the University of...
Science & Technology
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Telecommunications
MTN Rwanda’s half-year results reveal remarkable growth in home connectivity
MTN Rwandacell PLC (MTN Rwanda) has announced its business performance for the six-month period ended 30 June 2023, revealing...
Economy
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Tourism
Rwanda & Barbados Sign Tourism MOU
Rwanda and Barbados have officially signed a tourism memorandum of understanding (MOU) aimed at bolstering the relationship...
Economy
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Trade
UN official calls for new approaches to reap benefits of AfCFTA
African nations need to adopt new approaches to realize the benefits of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and...
Society
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Peace
IGP Namuhoranye attends Botswana Police awards ceremony
The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Felix Namuhoranye is in Botswana where he attended the medal awarding ceremony for...
Economy
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Cooperation
Air Connectivity to Strengthen Barbados & Rwanda Ties
Air connectivity between Barbados and Rwanda will be critical in strengthening their economic and cultural ties.
Minister of...
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Trade
Pak-Africa Business Forum discusses trade with Rwanda
President of the Pak-Africa Business Forum, Omar Shahid Butt has termed Rwanda gateway to Africa for Pakistan.
“Increasing...
Economy
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Industry
President Kagame inaugurates Chinese-invested cement factory in Muhanga
President Paul Kagame on Thursday inaugurated a Chinese-invested cement company in Muhanga industrial park, Muhanga district...
Society
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Education
Gerayo Amahoro campaign shifts to cyclists
Cyclists are among the major causes or victims of road carnage. Last year, out of over 650 road fatalities registered across...
Economy
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Agriculture
Agri-food sector stakeholders in Rwanda discuss best practices to handle food..
Stakeholders in Rwanda’s agri-food sector have concluded a three-day workshop aimed at addressing the challenge of food loss...
Economy
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Agriculture
Goodwell invests in SOUK Farms to scale sustainable agricultural production across..
Goodwell Investments, an impact investing firm fostering inclusive growth in emerging markets is pleased to announce their...
Science & Technology
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Communication
Africa Mobile Networks inks deal with Starlink to connect millions of people in..
Africa Mobile Networks (AMN) has announced that it has entered into a commercial agreement to use Starlink, SpaceX's...
Society
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Culture & Arts
Ikirenga Art and Culture announce second edition of Culture Tourism..
Ikirenga Art and Culture Promotion has announced the second edition of the Ikirenga Culture Tourism Festival, slated for...
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Telecommunications
Uganda’s Government halves public sector internet data costs
Hopes the move will encourage private sector internet firms to do the same
Uganda’s ICT minister Dr Chris Baryomunsi...
Economy
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Cooperation
Ambassador Marara meets Minister of Interior from Qatar
Minister of Interior and Commander of the Lekhwiya Force H E Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani met on Thursday,...
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IT
Experts call for heightened efforts to address cyber security
Ministry of ICT and Innovation in collaboration with the National Cyber Security Authority, Rwanda Convention Bureau, and...
Economy
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Trade
Bralirwa Plc reports 2023 First Half Year Results
Bralirwa Plc. announces its unaudited financial results for the period ended 30 June 2023. Highlights include:
Revenue...
Economy
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Trade
Kenya suspends local activities of crypto project Worldcoin
Kenya's interior ministry said on Wednesday that it had suspended the local activities of cryptocurrency project Worldcoin...
Economy
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Trade
Tanzania: Ghana Launches Afcta Trade Expedition to Tanzania
AFRICAN Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is collaborating with Ghana's National AfCFTA Coordination Office (NCO) to...
Science & Technology
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IT
Rwanda seeks contractor to digitize civil registration archiving system
Rwanda has launched a call to tender for the digitization of the country’s civil registration and vital statistics (CRVS)...
Society
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Gender
United Nations (UN) Women Executive Director visits Rwanda
UN Women Executive Director Sima Bahous conducted a three-day mission in Rwanda, where she represented the UN Secretary...
Economy
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Mining
UK-based company seal earn-in deal for Rwanda lithium project
Rio will have an option to invest $7.5m in two stages to earn up to 75% in the licence to explore lithium.
UK-based miner...
Economy
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Agriculture
Former Minister of Agriculture, Dr. Mukeshimana appointed IFAD vice..
Dr. Gerardine Mukeshimana, the former Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources in Rwanda, has been appointed the...
Economy
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Finance
Rwanda prepares for Exchange of Information On Request Peer Review
In preparation for the Exchange of Information On Request (EOIR) Peer Review of Rwanda, scheduled to take place between 1st...
Society
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Gender
Rwanda Progresses in gender equality
Rwanda has made remarkable development strides in the past three decades with a strong focus on gender equality and women’s...
Society
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Peace
Security reassured as Rwanda International Trade Fair starts
The 26th Rwanda International Trade Fair 2023 officially opened on Monday, July 31, at Gikondo Ground under the usual...
Society
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Faith
Pope Francis Urges Russia To Return To Ukraine Grain Deal
The Ukraine grain deal was agreed last year and allowed around 33 million tonnes of grain to leave Ukrainian ports.
Pope...
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Communication
Airtel Rwanda pledges to join RNP to extend Gerayo Amahoro Campaign
Airtel Rwanda, the leading telecom company, has taken a decisive step towards promoting road safety by pledging to...
Economy
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Health
Kenya opens sub-Saharan Africa’s first stem cell research lab
Kenya has commissioned the first stem cell research laboratory in sub-Saharan Africa to enhance the fight against...
Economy
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Banking
Equity Group acquires Cogebanque Plc
Equity Group has successfully concluded a momentous transaction with Cogebanque Plc, acquiring 91.93% of the shares...
Economy
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Agriculture
Uganda to host Africa Coffee Summit next month
Delegates from 25 African coffee-producing countries and a number of consuming nations are expected in Uganda for the second...
Science & Technology
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Telecommunications
MTN Rwanda starts Celebrates 25 years with great extravaganzas lined-up
MTN Rwandacell PLC (MTN Rwanda) has announced its momentous 25th Anniversary celebration, commemorating a quarter century of...
Economy
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Energy
Uganda signs agreement with Russia on NPP construction
Uganda and Russia have agreed to build a nuclear power plant, Ugandan President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni said at a meeting with...
Economy
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Energy
East African Power to build 266 MW of solar in DR Congo
East African Power says it will build two 133 MW solar projects. The installations have 20-year power purchase agreements...
Economy
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Transports
Burundi Upbeat With Tpa Resolve to Simplify Cargo Transportation
DAR ES SALAAM, Ilala: government has acknowledged efforts made by Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA) for facilitating...
Science & Technology
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Telecommunications
Uganda: MTN launches first 5G network, UCC Clears Airtel
Telecom firm MTN Uganda, a unit of South Africa's MTN Group, on Friday launched the first 5G network in the east African...
Economy
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Tourism
Rwanda elected to UNWTO Executive Council
Rwanda has been elected to join the Executive Council of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) for the first...
Economy
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Health
The role of leadership in supporting mental health and wellbeing in the..
In today's fast-paced and often disrupted work environment, mental health and overall wellness can't be avoided. It demands...
Economy
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Transports
Kenyan electric bus manufacturer BasiGo expanding to Rwanda
BasiGo, the Kenyan-based electric bus manufacturer is expanding to Rwanda.
The company, which recently partnered with the...
Economy
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Health
Kasha has raised $21M series B led by Knife Capital to expand in Africa
Kasha, a digital retail and last mile distribution platform for pharmaceuticals and fast-moving consumer goods, intends to...
Economy
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Transports
Bugesera International Airport projected to make African aviation take..
The construction of a new $2 billion airport in Rwanda, located in Bugesera district 40 kilometres south of Kigali aims to...
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Innovation
Mira Aerospace completes HAPS test flight in Rwanda
Another platform looking to offer high altitude connectivity
Mira Aerospace has completed a test flight of its new high...
Science & Technology
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Innovation
Chinese-sponsored technology contest for African youth launched in Kenya
The eighth edition of Africa Tech Challenge (ATC), sponsored by AVIC International, a Chinese firm, was launched on Monday in...
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Gender
Women’s Participation Is Shaping the Future of Travel & Tourism Sector
The importance of women’s participation in the travel and tourism industry has been highlighted by travel and tourism world...
Economy
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Agriculture
The Chilli Mash Co launches £100k crowd round for sustainable chilli farm in..
Hot sauce maker The Chilli Mash Company has kicked off a £100k crowd fundraising round to expand operations and support the...
Economy
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Energy
Why Regional Energy Hub Tag Beckons for Tanzania
TANZANIA is making major headway towards implementation of the flagship energy projects, so as to sustain energy security,...
Economy
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Banking
EAC currencies gain against dominant Kenyan shilling
The Kenya shilling has lost nearly 20 percent of its value against regional currencies in under a year, weakening its...
Science & Technology
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Communication
Twitter to be renamed X, ditch bird logo
Twitter's owner Elon Musk and its new CEO said on Sunday that the social media network would ditch its bird logo, be...
Economy
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Transports
RwandAir set to launch daily nonstop London flights
RwandAir is to launch daily direct services between London Heathrow and Kigali this winter, as it continues to expand its...
Economy
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Health
Nearly 100 Babies Saved in Three Months as Caesarean Sections Made Available in a..
Prior to the opening of the centre, any emergency obstetric complications were referred to a hospital in Kirehe, a town about...
Economy
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Transports
RwandAir signs cargo handling contract with Worldwide Flight Services
RwandAir, the flag carrier airline of Rwanda, has appointed Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) as the cargo handling partner for...
Economy
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Cooperation
Rwanda, Burundi commit to expanding bilateral ties
The President of Rwanda’s Senate, Dr. François Xavier Kalinda has held discussions with Denyse Ndadaye, the First Vice...
Economy
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Transports
RwandAir celebrates ‘year of success’ with its first Awards Night in..
A total of 156 flights between Doha and the capital Kigali were operated over the past year.
RwandAir celebrated a...
Economy
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Trade
The African Trade and Investment Development Insurance (ATIDI) Posts Resilient..
ATIDI is also growing its footprint by increasing the number of its member countries as well as its institutional...
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Mining
UAE signs $1.9 bln mining deal with Congo
UAE officials signed a $1.9 billion mining deal on Monday to develop several mines in the eastern Democratic Republic of...
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Gender
UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Vanessa Nakate takes a stand for Adolescent girls during..
Nakate calls for US$ 1 billion global investment at Women Deliver Conference to improve girls’ access to health, education,...
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Trade
Zimbabwe agrees to sell maize to Rwanda
Zimbabwe is to export 10,000 tonnes of maize to Rwanda and is in talks to export part of its wheat stocks to neighbours,...
Society
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Gender
Much more remains to be done to tackle bias attitudes about gender -..
President Paul Kagame has said that commitments that are not followed by action cannot fulfill the promise to build a more...
Society
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Gender
Women Deliver 2023: Leaders discuss gender equality challenges and way..
Leaders attending the Women Deliver Conference 2023 (WD2023) have discussed challenges surrounding gender equality and...
Science & Technology
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Communication
Bboxx, MTN Rwanda sign partnership to increase smartphone access in..
Bboxx Capital Rwanda, a data-driven super platform, and MTN Rwandacell, Rwanda’s largest mobile network operator have signed a...
Society
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Gender
WHO Addresses Violence Against Women As a Gender Equality and Health..
Together with UN Women, United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the...
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Cooperation
Rwanda, Poland sign Tax Solidarity MoU to Enhance Efficiency
The Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning and the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Poland has signed a Tax...
Economy
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Mining
Rwanda plans to set up Lithium refinery
Rwanda is set to establish a Lithium refinery in the near future, according to Amb. Yamina Karitanyi, the CEO of Rwanda...
Society
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Peace
Rwanda presents progress on SDGs under VNR 2023 in New York
Rwanda has presented an in-depth review on the implementation progress of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development under...
Society
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Peace
Rwanda, Singapore Police forces hold bilateral meeting in Kigali
Rwanda National Police (RNP) and Singapore Police Force (SPF) held a bilateral meeting at the Police General Headquarters in...
Economy
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Health
New bacterial strain linked to Hydrocephalus in Ugandan infants
New research confirms bacterial outbreak threatening Uganda's newborns.
Newborns in Uganda are facing a grave threat as...
Economy
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Agriculture
Rwandan farming communities kick start cold-chain in continent
Farmers and fishers in Rwanda are joining sustainable cooling experts to learn how clean-cold technology can revolutionise...
Economy
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Cooperation
President Novák Visits School and Hospital in Rwanda
Hungary is the gateway to the European Union, Rwanda is the gateway to the African continent, said Hungarian President...
Economy
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Cooperation
Rwanda to open diplomatic mission in Hungary
President Paul Kagame has said that Rwanda will open a diplomatic mission in Hungary in the near future with a view to...
Society
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Education
Primary leaving exams Starts countrywide
Over 200,000 pupils across the country have started their national primary leaving examinations (PLE).
The National...
Economy
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Health
FDA impressed by Zimbabwe’s medicines regulatory systems
THE Rwanda Food and Drug Authority is set to collaborate with the Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) in the...
Society
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Peace
Religious leaders in Kenya urge Ruto to repeal a new tax law as protests..
Christian and Muslim leaders in Kenya are urging President William Ruto to repeal a finance bill whose new taxes have sparked...
Society
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Peace
ADB Group commits $101 million to sustainable water and sanitation reforms for..
The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund has approved a $101 million loan to finance the Rwanda Sustainable and...
Society
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Peace
President Kagame receives Prime Minister of São Tomé and Príncipe
President Paul Kagame has received Patrice Trovoada, the Prime Minister of São Tomé and Príncipe who is in Rwanda for a working...
Society
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Peace
Over 500 Police Cadet Officers commissioned
The Minister of Interior, Alfred Gasana, on Friday, July 14, commissioned 501 officers, who successfully completed a 16-month...
Society
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Youth
Youth from diaspora briefed on Rwanda’s Liberation Struggle
A delegation of 65 Rwandan youth living in diaspora who are on a two weeks trip to Rwanda, on Friday 14th July, visited RDF...
Economy
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Cooperation
Amb. Kimonyo presents credentials to represent Rwanda in Pakistani
Rwanda’s Ambassador to China, Amb. James Kimonyo, officially assumed his role as the High Commissioner of Rwanda to Pakistan...
Economy
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Trade
EGF launches competition to boost export-oriented businesses in Rwanda
The Export Growth Fund (EGF) has announced the launch of an eagerly awaited competition aimed at promoting and supporting the...
Economy
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Health
MTN Rwanda donates Rwf100 million for construction of maternity ward in the Bweyeye..
MTN Rwanda has donated Rwf100 million to the Ministry of Health for the construction of a maternity block that will...
Economy
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Trade
Zimbabwe agrees to sell maize to Rwanda
Zimbabwe is to export 10 000 tonnes of maize to Rwanda and is in talks to export part of its wheat stocks to neighbours,...
Science & Technology
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IT
Uganda imposes tax on foreign digital companies’ income
The Parliament of Uganda has passed a new law that imposes a 5 percent tax on the income earned in the country by foreign...
Economy
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Health
Rwanda Food and Drug Authority delegation in Zimbabwe
A five-member delegation from the Rwanda Food and Drug Authority is in Zimbabwe for a study tour of the Medicines Control...
Economy
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Energy
SDF Finances Electricity Project in Rwanda with USD20 Million
The CEO of the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD), Sultan bin Abdulrahman Al-Marshad, signed today with the Minister of Finance...
Society
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Youth
Rwandan youth living abroad visit RNP
More than 60 Rwandan youth living abroad visited Rwanda National Police (RNP) on Tuesday, July 11, as part of the "Rwanda...
Society
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Education
DNA paternity test services in Rwanda increased nearly four-fold in five..
The number of men seeking Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) test services in Rwanda to ascertain their paternity has witnessed a...
Society
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Education
Aegis partners international conference on peace education in an era of..
From 11th to 13th July, Kigali will host an international conference: ‘Peace Education in an Era of Crisis: State of the Art,...
Economy
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Banking
Why Equity paid Rwf 54.68 billion for Cogebanque
Equity Group has disclosed that it considered multiple factors in agreeing to buy a Rwandese bank at Rwf54.68 billion...
Economy
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Health
Rwanda looks to work with Caribbean countries for vaccine production
Rwanda is to join Caribbean states Guyana and Barbados to manufacture vaccines and medicines and is exploring a procurement...
Science & Technology
Rwanda in Africa’s top 3 in global skills ranking
The global skills report 2023 presented data on 100 countries drawn from Coursera’s registered learner, base of more than 124...
Science & Technology
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Communication
Twitter vs. Threads: The Musk-Zuck Cage Match That’s Actually Happening
Elon Musk and Twitter’s lawyers look ready for a legal fight over Meta’s new text-based microblogging app that Mark Zuckerberg...
Economy
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Cooperation
Prime Minister calls for strengthened partnerships of Africa
The 2nd Annual General Meeting of the Africa Sovereign Investors Forum (ASIF) has come to a successful close in Kigali, with...
Economy
Ethiopia could be the engine of economic growth in sub-Saharan Africa
Ethiopia is expected to experience significant growth over the next fiscal year. The GDP should thus increase by 7.5%,...
Economy
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Energy
OPEC Fund and partners finance new power transmission line in Tanzania
A new $60 million loan by the OPEC Fund for International Development (the OPEC Fund) and partners is expected to...
Economy
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Agriculture
WOMEN DELIVER CONFERENCE TO BE HELD NEXT WEEK IN KIGALI
Rwanda globally leading in terms of women representation in governance with a high number of women in Parliament (61.3%...
Economy
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Agriculture
Feeding Rwanda: how small-scale irrigation can help farmers to change the..
Unlike large-acreage government irrigation schemes, small-scale irrigation is typically farmer led.
Farmers decide what...
Economy
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Health
18 million doses of first-ever malaria vaccine allocated to 12 African countries for..
Twelve countries across different regions in Africa are set to receive 18 million doses of the first-ever malaria vaccine...
Economy
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Agriculture
Kenya economic growth beats estimates as Agriculture picks up
Kenya’s economy grew faster than anticipated in the first quarter after the agriculture sector snapped four consecutive...
Society
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Peace
Defence Attachés to Rwanda briefed on RDF operations, internal and regional security..
Defence Attachés (DA) accredited to Rwanda have been hosted for a security briefing at Rwanda Defence Force Headquarters,...
Economy
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Health
We mustn’t lose momentum in war against neglected tropical diseases
It is a year since global leaders gathered in Rwanda committed to ending malaria and neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) at...
Economy
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Cooperation
Rwanda, Uganda open new border post
The Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration (DGIE) has announced the opening of Rwempasha-Kizinga border post...
Economy
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Mining
US measure would ban products containing mineral mined with child labor in..
The US measure targets China, a country that overwhelmingly controls Congo's cobalt and copper mines.
A measure has been...
Economy
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Transports
First double-deck coaches arrive in Tanzania for Standard Gauge Railway
THE first six of 30 former DB Regio double-deck coaches exported to Tanzania arrived by ship from the Baltic port of Mukran...
Society
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Faith
Pope Francis condemns Swedish authorities’ decision to allow Quran burning
‘Freedom of speech should never be used as a means to despise others and allowing that is rejected and condemned’
Pope Francis...
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Finance
Payday and SpaceX firm Starlink link up to bump financial inclusion in..
African neobank Payday is reentering Rwanda’s digital landscape together with SpaceX and Starlink to develop the region’s...
Economy
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Enterprises
Rwanda seeks sustainable packaging investors
The subject was highlighted at a recently concluded EU-Rwanda Business Forum that attracted more than 600 business owners....
Economy
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Enterprises
I&M Bank Rwanda Awarded as Best Bank in 2023
I&M Bank (Rwanda) Plc has been recognised as the best bank in the country in 2023, an award by Capital Finance...
Economy
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Enterprises
BK Urumuri Initiative competition open to twenty five businesses
Bank of Kigali (BK) Foundation and Inkomoko Entrepreneurship Development through the BK Urumuri initiative has selected 25...
Economy
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Energy
Uganda’s Tilenga project expected to commence oil production in 2025
The project is owned by TotalEnergies, CNOOC and UNOC.
ilenga oil project in Uganda is expected to start production in the...
Economy
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Cooperation
President Kagame in Seychelles for state visit with key agreements signed
Seychelles and Rwanda signed five memoranda of understandings (MOUs) and an agreement on the first day of the state visit of...
Economy
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Banking
Tanzania warns against foreign currency pricing
The Bank of Tanzania (BOT) has issued a stern reminder that demanding or quoting prices in foreign currency is illegal in the...
Economy
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Transports
RWANDAIR STARTS DIRECT FLIGHTS TO PARIS
RwandAir has begun operating its non-stop direct flight between the Kigali and the French capital, Paris, today, as the...
Economy
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Agriculture
Rwanda gears up to unveil conservation agriculture mastery at Doha Expo
Rwanda will showcase its diverse range of horticulture produce, highlight its fascinating traditions, and introduce its many...
Society
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Peace
Minister Marizamunda stresses need for collaboration to maintain regional..
EAC member states Armed Forces, police personnel and civilians have concluded a two-week long Command Post Exercise (CPX)...
Society
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Gender
ECA Report: No African country on track with 2030 SDG goals
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) said no country in Africa is on the path to meeting any of the UN...
Society
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Peace
44 Police officers complete Individual Police Officers’ course
A two-week Individual Police Officers (IPO) pre-deployment course for 44 Police officers concluded on Friday, June 23, at the...
Economy
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Finance
Can Fintech fast-forward development in Africa?
The just concluded inclusive tech forum in the Rwandan capital Kigali has made a strong and solid case for the role that...
Society
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Peace
123 Police officers complete basic criminal investigation course
The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Felix Namuhoranye, on Friday, June 23, presided over the pass out of 123 Police...
Economy
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Trade
Rwanda Post Office unveils RwandaMart to connect traders to local and international..
Rwanda Post Office has launched RwandaMart, an innovative e-commerce store aimed at assisting traders in reaching both local...
Economy
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Finance
Fintech key to accelerating Africa’s socio-economic transformation: delegates
Investing in inclusive financial technology (fintech) will play a significant role in accelerating Africa’s digital...
Economy
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Health
East Africa bloc, FAO warn of Rift Valley Fever outbreak in eastern..
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD),...
Economy
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Finance
Chipper Cash Launches in Rwanda at Financial Inclusion Conference in..
Chipper Cash, a leading fintech company serving more than five million customers across Africa, is delighted to confirm its...
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Research
Ansys Expands Presence to Africa with New Office in Rwanda
Ansys (NASDAQ: ANSS), the global leader and innovator of engineering simulation software, is establishing its first physical...
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Cooperation
President Kagame to be guest of honour at Seychelles’ National Day parade
President Paul Kagame, will be the guest of honour at Seychelles' National Day parade on June 29 during his state visit, said...
Economy
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Transports
Rwanda signs agreement for introduction of electric buses in Kigali
The Government of Rwanda has signed an agreement with Vivo Energy and the Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB) for the supply...
Economy
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Transports
Kenya Airways Unveils Brand New Exciting Loyalty Program to Reward Travelers
Traveling allows you to break out of your comfort zone and take on new experiences and challenges as you learn more about the...
Economy
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Transports
IATA launches programme to improve Aviation Safety in Africa
IATA is launching the Collaborative Aviation Safety Improvement Program (CASIP) to reduce the accident and serious incident...
Economy
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Enterprises
Africa’s potential lies in its social entrepreneurs — here’s how we nurture..
Africa has the largest youth population of any continent in the world. It is projected that by 2050 African youth in...
Economy
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Cooperation
President Kagame hosts state banquet in honour of Zambian counterpart, Hakainde..
President Paul Kagame has hosted a State Banquet in honour of his visiting counterpart of Zambia, Hakainde Hichilema. The...
Society
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Community
UNHCR celebrates refugee inclusion in Rwanda
On the occasion of World Refugee Day, the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) honoured the courage and hope of the millions of people...
Science & Technology
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Telecommunications
MTN Rwanda launches of eSIM technology
MTN Rwandacell PLC (MTN Rwanda) has launched eSIM technology service for all customers with compatible smart devices across...
Society
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Education
Minister Uwamariya urges students to shun drunkenness, drug abuse
The Minister of Education, Dr. Valentine Uwamariya, on Monday, June 19th, officially opened Intagamburuzwa civic education...
Economy
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Cooperation
Poland, Rwanda FMs discuss economic cooperation
Bilateral relations, particularly in the fields of economy, cooperation in cybersecurity, education, and green technologies,...
Science & Technology
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IT
Tanzania path to a strong digital backbone
Tanzania has seen the fruits of the work done by both the government and commercial entities to improve its digital sector in...
Economy
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Trade
EU, Kenya Sign Trade Pact Seen as Model for East African States
The European Union and Kenya are set to announce a trade deal on Monday 19th June 2023, EU officials said, in a coup for...
Economy
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Trade
Rwanda’s economy grows by 9.02%
Rwanda’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) experienced significant growth in the first quarter of 2023, reaching Rwf 3.901 billion...
Economy
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Finance
Africa Needs More Women in Fintech
Over the last decade, fintech has driven a significant increase in financial inclusion, including of women, in Africa. But if...
Economy
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Banking
Afrexim bank unveils Afrexinsurance, “latest African financial weapon”
Afrexim Bank, a leading pan-African multilateral financial institution, has announced the launch of its new insurance firm,...
Economy
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Cooperation
Rwanda’s head of diplomacy to visit Poland
On Monday, 19 June, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Vincent Biruta will meet with Minister Zbigniew...
Science & Technology
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Communication
Airtel Rwanda launches e-SIM
Airtel Rwanda, a leading telecommunications and internet provider, has launched e-SIM technology, a first for the Rwandan...
Society
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Education
UAE Ambassador to Rwanda inspires ESSI students on path of tolerance
The Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Rwanda, Hazza Alqahtani has interacted with students and teachers at the...
Economy
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Finance
Tanzania sees spending rising 7% in 2023/24 budget
Tanzania plans a 7% increase in overall government spending in the next fiscal year during which it will prioritise spending...
Economy
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Finance
Kenya: Lawmakers pass budget, biggest in country’s history
Parliamentarians in Kenya have passed the budget estimates for the Financial Year 2023/24 ahead of Friday's reading of...
Economy
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Infrastructure
Mr Eazi’s multi-million estate project in Rwanda leaves Nigerians stunned
Mr Eazi, a popular artist and businessman, recently got fans and celebrities raving about his latest accomplishment.
Mr Eazi...
Economy
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Finance
National budget increases to Rwf5,030.1 billion
The Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Dr. Uzziel Ndagijimana, on Thursday June 15, 2023, presented the 2023/24...
Economy
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Trade
Africa needs grain imports, key states say ahead of Putin talks
Key African states stressed the need for grain imports to tackle food insecurity as Russian President Vladimir Putin prepares...
Economy
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Enterprises
Visa unveils new initiative to support fintech start-ups in Africa
Under the new initiative, dubbed Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator programme, Visa will provide training, connections,...
Society
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Faith
Ugandan anti-LGBTQ law deepens Anglican Church rift on gay rights
The latest split in the Anglican Church comes after recent comments by the Archbishop of Canterbury on Uganda’s new law.
The...
Science & Technology
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IT
Experts advocate for development of robust basic sciences in Africa
Experts have emphasized the need for African countries to strengthen the growth of basic sciences to accelerate technology...
Economy
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Banking
Equity Bank buys 92% stake in Cogebanque
Equity Group Holdings has acquired 92 per cent stake in Compagnie Générale de Banque (Cogebanque) Plc in Rwanda for $48.1...
Society
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Youth
Police key to reducing youth crime, says Minister Utumatwishima
The Minister of Youth, Dr. Abdallah Utumatwishima pointed out that encouraging the youth to engage in various government and...
Economy
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Banking
Streamlining tax payments: How Bank of Kigali’s digital channels redefine..
In an era where digital solutions have transformed numerous aspects of our daily lives, Bank of Kigali (BK) is leading the...
Economy
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Banking
Rwanda registered 45.7 percent increase in FDIs in 2021
On a remarkable economic feat, Rwanda experienced an astounding surge in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) during 2021,...
Science & Technology
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Research
Young people are abandoning news websites - new research reveals scale of challenge..
The crisis in journalism caused by the traditional news media's struggles to cope with the digital revolution has been well...
Society
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Faith
Kenya starvation cult death toll exceeds 300 after 19 more bodies found
The death toll in an investigation linked to a Kenyan cult that practised starvation to "meet Jesus Christ" has surpassed 300...
Economy
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Cooperation
Rwanda, Russia commit to reinforcing existing diplomatic ties
The Ambassador of Russia to Rwanda, Karen Chalyan, has said that both countries enjoy vibrant diplomatic relations with...
Economy
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Cooperation
Eritrea rejoins East African bloc 16 years after exit
Eritrea rejoins East African bloc 16 years after walk-out, with aim to work towards peace, stability and regional...
Economy
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Transports
Mass driving tests kick off
The much awaited mass driving tests started this Monday, June 12, at different sites across the country.
The provisional and...
Society
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Peace
UNMISS Chief of Police Operations visits Rwandan peacekeepers
The UN Police (UNPOL) Chief of Operations in South Sudan, Commissioner of Police (CP) Felly Bahizi Rutagerura, on Sunday,...
Economy
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Trade
EU-Rwanda Business Forum to set stage for stronger trade and investment..
Hundreds of business operators from Europe and Rwanda are expected to gather in Kigali, Rwanda from 26-27 June 2023 for the...
Society
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Community
RUBAVU: Police thwarts attempt to traffic narcotics in potato sack
Police in Rubavu District in partnership with local residents, thwarted an attempt by three people to supply about 6000...
Society
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Faith
Pope Francis recovery going well but will skip Sunday blessing
Pope Francis's recovery from surgery is going well but doctors advised him not to deliver his Sunday blessing from a hospital...
Economy
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Trade
Rwanda’s inflation increases by 14.1 percent in May 2023
The National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR) has revealed that Rwanda’s Consumer Price Index (CPI), which serves as...
Economy
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Transports
Kagame meets with delegation of Volkswagen Group Executives
President Paul Kagame has met with a delegation of Volkswagen Group Executives who are in Rwanda for the 5th anniversary of...
Economy
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Infrastructure
Uganda: President Museveni reports economic growth, eyes infrastructure
Museveni also boasted about the country’s industrialisation exploits, with factories he said now standing at 226 and over 303...
Economy
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Health
Anti-drugs campaign launched in Nyarugenge
The Ministry of Health in partnership with Rwanda National Police (RNP) and other entities launched a campaign against drug...
Economy
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Cooperation
President Kagame, Touadera discuss bilateral cooperation
President Paul Kagame has met with his counterpart of the Central African Republic (CAR), Faustin Archange Touadéra who is on...
Society
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Youth
AEE Rwanda to support youth involved in horticulture
African Evangelical Enterprise (AEE Rwanda) through a project to develop horticulture implemented in collaboration with...
Society
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Community
ADB-funded project boosts universal access to water in Rwanda
Esther Mukantwali of Rwangara Village in Bugesera District, about 18 km south of Rwanda’s capital Kigali, used to wake up at 3...
Science & Technology
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Innovation
Rwanda leaps forward in journey to build innovation ecosystem
The Research Institute for Innovation and Sustainability (RIIS) and the Rwanda Space Agency (RSA) hosted a multi-stakeholder...
Economy
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Transports
Electric mobility startup Ampersand achieves major milestone with 1,000..
Ampersand, the Kigali-based electric motorcycle startup now has more than 1,000 commercial-use electric motorcycles on the...
Science & Technology
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Innovation
Africa has technology and innovation to achieve zero hunger- Dr. Adesina
Africa has the necessary partnerships and technologies to eradicate hunger, said African Development Bank President Dr....
Economy
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Transports
Air Tanzania expands cargo services with delivery of Boeing 767 Freighter
The aircraft is the airline’s first dedicated freighter and part of a series of orders for Boeing planes.
Air Tanzania has...
Economy
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Transports
DIGP Ujeneza receives delegation from Guinea
The Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIGP) in charge of Administration and Personnel, Jeanne Chantal Ujeneza, on Monday,...
Economy
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Trade
Commonwealth Trade Ministers meet to foster cooperation
The 2023 Commonwealth Trade Ministers Meeting (CTMM) opened today at Marlborough House in London. The meeting, being held on...
Society
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Education
Gerayo Amahoro awareness in churches
Gerayo Amahoro road safety campaign was on Sunday, June 4, extended to flocks in Anglican, Zion Temple and Restoration and...
Society
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Peace
Police Handball Club wins Genocide Memorial Cup
Police Handball Club was on Sunday, June 4, crowned the 2023 Genocide Memorial cup champions for the sixth time after a...
Economy
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Banking
KCB Group increases shares in BPR
KCB Group has raised its stake in its Rwandan subsidiary to 87 percent by investing an additional Sh2.7 billion, Business...
Economy
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Cooperation
President Kagame in Turkey for third term swearing of Tayyip Erdoğan
President Paul Kagame on Saturday, joined other leaders for the Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan who took the oath of...
Economy
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Cooperation
UAE President awards Medal of Independence to Ambassador Hategeka
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has awarded Ambassador Emmanuel Hategeka, the Medal of...
Society
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Education
RNP takes Gerayo Amahoro campaign in public institutions
On Friday, June 2, Rwanda National Police (RNP) delivered a road safety education to the staff of Rwanda Revenue Authority...
Science & Technology
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IT
How big tech and AI can make early warning systems more effective
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) is leading an initiative to ensure that every person in the world is protected by...
Economy
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Transports
Public perspective on Gerayo Amahoro road safety campaign
A fortnight ago, Rwanda National Police (RNP) rolled out a mass 'Gerayo Amahoro' road safety campaign to farther the national...
Economy
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Cooperation
Rwanda and Latvia undertake to promote economic cooperation
On 1 June 2023, a delegation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia headed by the Under-Secretary of State - Political...
Society
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Community
MTN Rwanda launches Y’ello Next Level in Gatsibo District
MTN Rwandacell PLC (MTN Rwanda) launches Y’ello Next Level under 21 days of its annual employee volunteering program, Y’ello...
Society
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Education
Kigali: HWPL extends Peace education to APADE during annual commemoration of world..
On 31 May, Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL) organized a peace education event that was held at...
Society
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Gender
TIME to Bring the TIME100 Summit in Kigali
TIME100 Impact Awards Gala to be held in Africa for the First Time
In partnership with Rwanda Development Board, TIME will...
Society
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Peace
CIArb launches Rwanda branch
The industry group’s 43rd branch will work closely with government, and local and international stakeholders to promote the...
Society
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Peace
HWPL Peace Educator Training Program in South Sudan, Rwanda, Burundi
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IT
TechAffinity Rwanda to Showcase Services at GITEX Africa 2023
TechAffinity, a leading global software services company, is proud to announce its participation as an exhibitor at the...
Economy
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Banking
Bank of Kigali first-quarter profit up 14.5 percent to Rwfs17.88 billion
Bank of Kigali (BK Group) net profit for the first quarter ended March 2023 rose by 14.5 percent to Rwf17.88 billion, driven...
Economy
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Cooperation
President Kagame Joins World Leaders for President-elect Tinubu’s Swearing-In..
President Paul Kagame has arrived in Abuja, Nigeria, to participate in the momentous swearing-in ceremony of President-elect...
Economy
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Trade
New integrated payment platform to be launched in Africa
MultiChoice Group, Rapyd and General Catalyst have announced a joint venture aimed at developing an integrated payment...
Society
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Peace
Rwanda National Police enhances peacekeeping capacity through UNITAR..
Rwanda National Police (RNP) has concluded a two-week training course conducted by the United Nations Institute for Training...
Economy
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Banking
Mobile Money Rwanda Ltd launches MoKash ‘TubiriMo’ campaign in partnership with..
Mobile Money Rwanda Ltd (MoMo Rwanda) has today launched a MoKash campaign dubbed “TubiriMo” in partnership with NCBA.
The...
Economy
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Health
First-ever kidney transplant successfully performed in Rwanda
Rwandan surgeons at King Faisal Hospital (KFH) in collaboration with a visiting team of American surgeons have successfully...
Economy
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Cooperation
Ukraine to open embassy in Rwanda
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmitry Kuleba visited Rwanda, where he met with President Paul Kagame and later Minister of...
Economy
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Banking
I&M Bank Rwanda posts 12% profit increase in first quarter of 2023
I&M Bank Rwanda Plc has released its financial results for the first quarter of 2023, reporting a profit increase of 12%....
Economy
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Transports
Rwanda takes Major leap towards an air Cargo Hub
RwandAir’s cargo division is on a mission to transform its operations following a partnership with Qatar Airways, but opening...
Society
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Community
Police extends Gerayo Amahoro campaign to community gatherings
Rwanda National Police (RNP) outstretched the Gerayo Amahoro road safety campaign in community gatherings across the country...
Economy
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Cooperation
Qatar one of the most important partners of Rwanda: Kagame
Qatar is one of the most important and strong strategic partners of Rwanda, President Paul Kagame stated at Qatar Economic...
Economy
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Transports
Bugesera International Airport construction expected to hit 70 percent by end of this..
President Paul Kagame has said that the construction of Bugesera International Airport in Rwanda is progressing well stating...
Society
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Education
Police takes road safety campaign in schools
Rwanda National Police (RNP) has launched an all-out Gerayo Amahoro road safety awareness campaign in schools across the...
Economy
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Trade
President Kagame attends Qatar Economic Forum
The third ‘Qatar Economic Forum, powered by Bloomberg’ will kickoff on Tuesday, bringing in more than 1,000 global business...
Economy
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Banking
AfDB shares its projects in East Africa region
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has shared its projects in East Africa region on Monday, which cover various...
Economy
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Banking
Fintech firm dLocal receives regulatory licenses to operate in Rwanda and..
dLocal, the fintech firm has announced that the Central Bank of Kenya and the National Bank of Rwanda have granted it their...
Society
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Faith
Rwandan Catechists on a pilgrimage journey in Uganda
96 Rwandan Catechists, accompanied by Cardinal Antoine Kambanda, the Archbishop of Kigali and President of the Episcopal...
Economy
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Health
Putting Adolescent and Youth SRHR at front and center in Rwanda
Karongi and Nyamasheke - Community engagement has been regarded as a vital component to ensure that adolescents and young...
Society
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Peace
Media plays key role in road safety, DIGP Sano
The Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIGP) in charge of Operations, Vincent Sano said that the media plays a crucial role...
Economy
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Trade
Rwanda seeks to secure business partnerships with China at 6th CIIE
The government and business community of Rwanda have expressed their anticipation of participating in the upcoming 6th China...
Society
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Peace
Rwandan Police peacekeepers recognized in CAR
The Prime Minister of Central African Republic (CAR), Felix Moloua awarded certificates to officers of Rwanda Protection...
Society
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Gender
Miss Innovation 2022 gets support from VAF for her project
Uwimana Jeannette, who was crowned as Miss Innovation for the year 2022, on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, realized her dream of...
Economy
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Finance
Zimbabwe commits to implementing key reforms to resolve debt burden, end 21 years of..
African Development Bank Group’s Adesina calls for urgency in implementing reforms
Abidjan, 16 May Zimbabwe President Emmerson...
Economy
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Health
EU-Twinning project Kicks off to strengthen Rwanda FDA in its regulatory..
On 16th May 2023, the European Union funded twinning project will kick off in an event that will mark the official launch of...
Society
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Culture & Arts
Rwandan women entrepreneurs showcasing diversity in arts and culture
Rwandan women entrepreneurs showcasing diversity in arts and culture
The Embassy of Belgium, Enabel and Wallonie-Bruxelles...
Society
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Peace
Rwanda rotates Formed Police Unit in South Sudan
On Thursday, May 11, Rwanda National Police RNP replaced its Formed Police Unit One (RWAFPU-1) serving under the UN Mission...
Economy
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Cooperation
Progress in implementation of agreements aimed at strengthening relationships between..
Rwanda’s Ambassador to Zimbabwe, James Musoni, has expressed his satisfaction with the advancements made in the implementation...
Economy
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Transports
RwandAir, Qatar Airways launch African Cargo Hub for enhanced services at..
RwandAir in partnership with Qatar Airways have launched a new African cargo hub at Kigali International Airport.
The...
Science & Technology
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Telecommunications
MTN Rwandacell gains strong top line performance in first quarter of..
MTN Rwandacell PLC (MTN Rwanda) has released its first quarter results for the period ended 31 March 2023 through the Rwanda...
Society
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Education
Rubavu District: Bralirwa Plc donates Rwf 230 million for completion of a TVET..
Bralirwa, Rwanda’s largest beverage manufacturer has donated Rwf 230 million in addition to Rwf 270 million provided...
Economy
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Tourism
Rwanda’s tourism revenue up 171 percent in 2022
Official data shows that Rwanda’s tourism revenues increased to 445 million U.S. dollars in 2022, up 171.3 percent from the...
Economy
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Health
STOP SIDA: On-going RBC campaign against HIV/AIDS through positive eyes..
Amon Tuyesenge fondly remembers the carefree days of his childhood. “Playing outside, dancing, sharing toys with friends –...
Science & Technology
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IT
RNP starts issuing digitalized Provisional driving license
The department of Testing and Licensing has started issuing electronic provisional driver’s licenses as Rwanda National Police...
Society
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Faith
Africa Press Conference of Shincheonji Church attended by journalists from 55 African..
‘Philippines, Americas after Africa! Online press conference with about 300 journalists from 55 African countries’
I wish...
Society
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Children
The disturbing persistence of child defilement and teenager’s pregnacies cases – RIB..
The painful facts related to child sexual abuse is not new, as we have often heard about them in the past, either from...
Economy
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Infrastructure
African Water Facility has raised €1.4 billion and funded 117 projects in 52 African..
Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, 17 December 2018 – The Governing Council of the African water Facility (AWF) has commended the Facility...
Society
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Gender
NYABIHU: Culture and negative masculinities, hindrances to women rights and values in..
Nowadays Rwandan society faces problems of gender norms application, due to traditional culture which granted some rights to...
Economy
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Energy
Energy: Gasmeth Energy to invest $400m in Kivu methane extraction
Gasmeth Energy Limited, a locally registered company, has committed to invest over US$400 million in the construction and...
Economy
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Transports
RwandAir to Launch Kigali-Paris nonstop Flights
RwandAir has announced plans to launch nonstop flights to Paris for the first time.
The thrice weekly service between Kigali...
Science & Technology
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Innovation
Rwanda using innovation to improve grain quality with support of IFC
Emile Ngaboyisonga wishes he didn’t need to travel so much, but as a grain trader who sources maize and soya for some of...
Economy
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Industry
Bralirwa Plc reports impressive Rwf22.5 billion profit in year 2022
Bralirwa Plc, Rwanda’s largest beverage manufacturer, has reported a profit of Rwf22.5 billion in 2022, representing a 28.7%...
Economy
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Banking
BRD and Q-Lana partner to digitize Credit Management Process
The Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD) and Q-Lana Inc celebrated a significant milestone of the bank’s digitalization journey...
Science & Technology
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Telecommunications
Macye macye’program makes remarkable impact
Few months ago, Bank of Kigali (BK) and MTN Rwanda launched the Macye Macye program. The latter is a digital micro-lending...
Economy
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Tourism
Rwanda Well represented at tourism exhibition in Germany
Rwanda is among other countries in the world that has been able to represent its tourism attractions and services at an...
Society
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Culture & Arts
Rwanda’s Cultural Heritage: An interview with Bigirinka G Innocent; an Entrepreneur in..
The Partner Magazine (TP), was privileged to attend a cultural evening (an event held from Richard Kandt Museum in Kigali),...
Economy
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Banking
BPR Bank Rwanda Launches its new brand tag
BPR Bank Rwanda Plc launched its new brand key as: For people, For better and in Kinyarwanda meaning “ku bw’abaturage, ku...
Economy
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Agriculture
Vaccination Boosts Efforts to Curb Rift Valley Fever in Rwanda
Jean Marie Kalisa, a livestock farmer from Nyabisindu Cell, Kiramuruzi sector Gatsibo, one of the seven districts in Eastern...
Economy
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Agriculture
Rwanda is to Host The Agriculture Business Summit – AGRF 2o22 Summit
Following a remarkable urgency to deliver on zero hunger and nutrition security, from September 05th to 09th 2022, Rwanda...
Economy
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Agriculture
Democratic Republic of Congo: revival of livestock farming on several farms in North..
Livestock breeding is relaunched on several large farms in North Kivu, after more than ten years of bankruptcy due to the...
Economy
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Industry
African Development Bank chief visits Dangote oil refinery and petrochemical..
Lagos, 23 January 2022 – African Development Bank President Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina has described the Dangote oil refinery and...
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