Elias Hakizimana

Umunota

Rwanda generated more than Rwf13 billion from agricultural and livestock exports in just four days, highlighting the growing contribution of the sector to the country’s foreign exchange earnings and economic growth.
The AFC/M23 coalition has rejected allegations by Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) President Félix Tshisekedi that Rwanda and the movement are linked to atrocities commemorated under the “Genocost” campaign, accusing Kinshasa of using the initiative for political purposes.
Rwanda’s Food and Drugs Authority (Rwanda FDA) has closed 27 additional alcoholic beverage manufacturing factories and revoked their operating permits, bringing the total number of facilities shut down in the ongoing crackdown to 136.
Rwanda Food and Drugs Authority (Rwanda FDA) has intensified its crackdown on alcoholic beverages that fail to meet regulatory requirements, shutting down eight production facilities and ordering the immediate withdrawal of their products from the market.
Rwanda earned more than Rwf12.8 billion ($8.7 million) from the export of agricultural and livestock products between July 20 and 24, 2026, highlighting the continued contribution of the agriculture sector to the country’s foreign exchange earnings.
Ugandan comedian and social media sensation Saad Ssozi, popularly known as Rango Tenge Tenge, has arrived in Rwanda ahead of his scheduled performance at the Tintin Summer Festival.
Kenya has approved Rwanda's import of 52 million litres of petroleum products through the Port of Mombasa, a move expected to strengthen the country's fuel supply and deepen economic cooperation between the two neighbours.
Rwanda will host the 26th Eastern and Southern Africa Anti-Money Laundering Group (ESAAMLG) Council of Ministers Meeting from August 31 to September 5, 2026, bringing together regional policymakers, financial intelligence experts and international partners to strengthen the fight against financial crime.
President Paul Kagame has met with Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, for talks centred on strengthening bilateral relations and enhancing peace and security in the Great Lakes region.
Rwanda recorded 10,320 road traffic crashes in 2025, claiming 719 lives, as the Rwanda National Police renewed calls for motorists to comply with traffic regulations and drive responsibly.