Foreign visitors spent over Rwf 839.9 billion in Rwanda in 2024
A report by the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR) assessing spending by visitors to Rwanda — the Travel Expenditure Survey (TES) — revealed that in 2024, foreign tourists spent more than $579.5 million, equivalent to over Rwf 839.9 billion, on various goods and services during their stay in the country.The report is based […]
CHUK hospital on the way to moving to Masaka
As part of improving health services, in February 2023, Rwanda launched a project to expand the capacity and size of Masaka Hospital in Kicukiro District, where the Kigali University Teaching Hospital (CHUK) is planned to be relocated. The hospital is being constructed by the Chinese company Shanghai Construction Group Co., Ltd, and is expected to […]
Chief of Defence Forces of Mozambique visits Rwandan security forces in Mocímboa da Praia
On Thursday, October 30, 2025, the Chief of Defence Forces of Mozambique, Gen Júlio dos Santos Jane, together with Maj Gen André Rafael Mahunguane, the Commander of the Mozambican Ground Forces, visited Rwandan security forces deployed in Mocímboa da Praia, Cabo Delgado Province. They were received by Maj Gen Vincent Gatama, the Commander of the […]
Jeff Bezos sets a record by earning over $24 billion in one day
Businessman Jeff Bezos earned $24 billion in a single day after Amazon, the company he founded, saw its stock price rise more sharply than ever before. On Friday, October 31, 2025, Amazon announced that its profits for the day had increased by 11.5%, pushing its stock price on the Wall Street stock exchange to $248.60 […]
G7 pledges new support for Ukraine’s energy security, launches alliance on critical minerals
The G7 Energy and Environment Ministers’ Meeting in Toronto has concluded with renewed commitments to strengthen Ukraine’s energy resilience as the country continues to face Russian attacks on critical infrastructure. Germany announced an additional €30 million contribution to the Ukraine Energy Support Fund, raising its total support as part of a broader G7 effort to […]
Tanzania: Protesters defy military orders
It is the third day of protests in Tanzania, as citizens blocked roads to oppose the presidential election held on October 29, 2025, refusing to comply with requests from the Tanzanian military to halt the demonstrations. The protesters, mostly youth, claim the elections were not transparent, noting that many opposition politicians were either imprisoned or […]
Dr. Frank Habineza speaks on his dream to lead Rwanda
Dr. Frank Habineza, President of the Democratic Green Party of Rwanda and newly sworn-in Senator, has shared fresh insight into how he is preparing for his upper-house duties and why a sharp remark from fellow legislator Evode Uwizeyimana pushed him back into the classroom to study law. He also confirmed that his political ambitions — […]
It will produce IDs, permits, and bank cards: Inside the E7 Group Factory Being Built in Rwanda
The Government of Rwanda recently signed a partnership agreement with E7 Group, a company based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), which includes plans to build a printing services facility in Rwanda. E7 Group specializes in providing professional printing services. It is owned by the Abu Dhabi Developmental Holding Company (ADQ), the UAE’s sovereign investment […]
RwandAir and Qatar Airways cargo partnership launches Kigali as Central African hub for Air Cargo
On Wednesday, a Qatar Airways cargo aircraft landed in Kigali carrying 100 tons of goods, marking the official launch of its cargo operations in Rwanda. The move represents a significant milestone toward expanding air freight routes across the continent and establishing Rwanda as a major cargo hub in Africa. RwandAir CEO Yvonne Makolo expressed her […]
Somalia at the crossroads: A nation in search of unity and direction
Mogadishu, Somalia. Tensions are rising once again in Somalia, a nation long entangled in a web of political strife, insurgency, and fragile governance. Ever since the collapse of the central government in 1991, successive Somali administrations have tried and failed to fully rebuild a state strong enough to withstand the challenges of clan rivalries, militancy, […]
