Rwanda and KACCIMA sign economic cooperation agreement to boost trade and investment
Rwanda has signed an economic cooperation agreement with Nigeria aimed at strengthening bilateral trade and investment ties between the two nations. The agreement was signed on November 10, 2025, through the Private Sector Federation (PSF) of Rwanda and the Kano Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (KACCIMA) of Nigeria. The goal is to promote […]
Rwanda receives seven FDLR fighters repatriated from DR Congo
Rwanda has received seven former combatants of the FDLR terrorist group, along with their family members, repatriated on 10 November 2025 by MONUSCO, the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The group had spent three days at a temporary transit facility in Goma that hosts fighters who surrender their weapons and […]
Over 29,000 houses for Genocide survivors need to be repaired
The Minister of National Unity and Civic Engagement, Dr. Jean Damascène Bizimana, has revealed that 29,732 houses belonging to survivors of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi need repair. He made the remarks while appearing before the Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee (PAC) to discuss the follow-up on resolutions from the plenary session of the Chamber […]
President Paul Kagame arrives in Guinea for launch of world’s largest iron ore project
President Paul Kagame has arrived in Conakry, Guinea, to join his counterpart Mamadi Doumbouya for the official launch of the Simandou Iron Ore Project, described as the largest mining project of its kind in the world. The Simandou Range, located in southern Guinea, holds one of the world’s richest and most extensive deposits of high-grade […]
Innovation for Impact: Reflections on the concluded Israel–Rwanda innovation week 2025
The recently concluded Israel–Rwanda Innovation Week 2025 in Kigali showcased a powerful collaboration between Rwanda and Israel, highlighting how innovation can drive socio-economic change. Over the two-week event, young innovators, university students, and startup teams participated in hands-on workshops on software development, the Internet of Things (IoT), electronics, and other emerging technology domains. Expert trainers […]
MTN Rwanda strengthens lead with 64% market share
MTN Rwanda has solidified its position as the country’s leading telecom operator, now holding approximately 64% of all active mobile subscriptions, according to the latest figures from the Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA). The total number of active mobile subscriptions in Rwanda stands at around 13.29 million, with MTN Rwanda’s subscriber base growing from 7.6 […]
Rwanda–Tanzania trade declines amid shift in regional supply chains
Trade between Rwanda and Tanzania has dropped sharply, signaling a significant shift in regional supply chains. According to the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR), Rwanda’s imports from Tanzania fell to US $52.91 million in September 2025, down from US $92.64 million in September 2024, a decline of approximately 42.9 percent. Tanzania has now fallen to […]
Kigali city concerned about rising child sexual abuse cases
The City of Kigali has expressed deep concern over the increasing number of reported cases involving sexual abuse against children, noting that most of these complaints are valid. Authorities also warned that many cases go unreported, partly due to parents who fail to properly monitor and protect their children. City spokesperson Nitenganya Emma Claudine stated […]
Britam adopts smart technology to strengthen Rwanda’s tree-planting programs
Researchers and technology experts in Rwanda have developed a digital platform to monitor trees from planting through maturity, helping track their health and detect potential risks early. Studies show that trees planted through agroforestry programs in Rwanda have an average survival rate of 64%, while in some areas, fewer than 30% reach maturity due to […]
Ngoma tops rankings in Rwandans’ cohesion; Ruhango ranks lowest
Ngoma District has emerged as the leading district in Rwanda in terms of social cohesion, while Ruhango District ranked last, according to a study released by the Ministry of National Unity and Civic Engagement (MINUBUMWE) for the year 2025. The findings, made public on November 9, 2025, indicate that overall cohesion in Rwanda averages 90.8% […]
