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Elias Hakizimana

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Rwanda and DRC review progress on Washington peace agreement implementation

France confirms investigations into 36 Rwandans suspected of genocide crimes

FERWAFA suspends two officials over alleged bribery and witchcraft-related misconduct in football

Kigali promotes bus use and introduces priority lanes to ease congestion and fuel pressure

Diaspora remittances to Rwanda top $500 million as foreign investment surges

Umunota
Rwandans living abroad are playing an increasingly significant role in the country’s economic transformation, with annual diaspora remittances surpassing $500 million, Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ambassador Olivier Nduhungirehe, has said.

Rwanda–DRC relations, governance and national image dominate day one of 20th National Dialogue Council

Umunota
The first day of the 20th National Dialogue Council (Umushyikirano) opened on February 5, 2026, at the Kigali Convention Centre, with discussions centred on governance, regional relations, economic performance and Rwanda’s long-term development priorities.

Agriculture minister apologises to President Kagame over delays in artificial insemination programme

Umunota
The Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources, Dr Telesphore Ndabamenye, has apologised to President Paul Kagame over delays in the rollout of the livestock artificial insemination programme, admitting that the service has not been delivered to farmers as planned.

Rayon Sports return to winning ways with narrow victory over AS Kigali

Umunota
Rayon Sports ended a difficult run of form with a 1–0 win over AS Kigali, reviving their hopes of staying in contention in the Rwanda Premier League.

Minerals’ origin should not be an issue – President Kagame

Umunota
President Paul Kagame has said the international community should stop questioning the origin of Rwanda’s minerals, arguing that the country’s mining sector is often unfairly politicised despite clear data on Rwanda’s own mineral endowment and trade routes.

Kagame: Rwanda did not start the conflict in DR Congo

Umunota
President Paul Kagame has rejected claims that Rwanda is responsible for the ongoing conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), saying the war predates Rwanda’s involvement and that those responsible are well known.

Conference tourism earns Rwanda $108 million in 2024/25 – Prime Minister

Umunota
Rwanda generated USD 108 million from conference, meetings and major events tourism in the 2024/2025 financial year, up from USD 95 million the previous year, Prime Minister Dr. Justin Nsengiyumva has said.

Kagame explains Rwanda’s stance on DR Congo conflict, AFC/M23 links

Umunota
President Paul Kagame has clarified Rwanda’s position on the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and allegations of links with the AFC/M23 coalition, insisting that Rwanda’s actions are driven by self-defence, not territorial or economic interests.

Rwanda’s economy expands to 8.9% under NST2 – Prime Minister

Umunota
Prime Minister Dr. Justin Nsengiyumva has announced that Rwanda’s economy grew to 8.9 percent under the second National Strategy for Transformation (NST2), up from 8.2 percent in 2023, surpassing government projections.

Kagame calls on Rwandans to reject dependency, champion self-reliance

Umunota
President Paul Kagame has urged Rwandans to abandon dependency on others for survival and instead fully embrace self-reliance as both a national vision and a personal responsibility.

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