Rwanda joins Milipol Qatar 2026 security exhibition in Doha
Rwanda has joined security officials and technology companies from around the world at Milipol Qatar 2026 in Doha, an international exhibition showcasing advanced technologies and equipment for national security and public safety.
Masengesho Yvonne wins gold at African road cycling championships
Rwandan cyclist Masengesho Yvonne has won a gold medal at the 2026 CAC Road Cycling African Championships in the women’s under-19 individual time trial.
Women account for largest share of Rwanda’s 877,000 unemployed people
More than 877,000 people in Rwanda were unemployed in August 2026, representing 15.6% of the labour force, while the proportion of people in employment fell for the first time since 2021, according to the latest labour force survey.
Rwanda needs 40,000 more classrooms to ease overcrowding in schools
Rwanda needs an additional 40,000 classrooms to reduce overcrowding in schools and enable students to attend full-day classes, the Ministry of Education has said, acknowledging that meeting the target will require time and adequate funding.
Nyamasheke earns Rwf19.3 billion annually from tea as tourism potential grows
Nyamasheke District in western Rwanda generates about Rwf19.3 billion annually from tea, making the crop a major source of income for residents, while its proximity to Nyungwe National Park and Lake Kivu offers further opportunities for tourism and investment.
Kagame and German minister discuss strengthening bilateral ties
President Paul Kagame met Germany’s Minister of State at the Federal Foreign Office, Serap Güler, on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, to discuss ways to strengthen relations and cooperation between the two countries.
Rwanda begins hearing appeals from rejected asylum seekers
Rwanda’s Appeals Committee for Refugees and Asylum Seekers began hearing appeals on October 20 from people challenging decisions on their applications for refugee status.
Rwf130 million to preserve Genocide history and survivors’ testimonies
More than Rwf130 million has been provided by Liquid Intelligent Technologies to support efforts to preserve the history of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, document survivors’ testimonies and establish educational facilities at genocide memorials across Rwanda.
Rwanda plans to use firefighting drones and expand fire safety training
Rwanda plans to acquire firefighting drones and expand fire safety training as the country seeks to strengthen its response to fires that have caused deaths and substantial property losses.
Technology is changing how people remember information, study finds
People are increasingly relying on smartphones and the internet to store information they once memorised, raising questions about how digital technology is changing everyday memory, according to research.