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Rwanda is facing two major economic challenges: rising prices and a persistent trade deficit, with imports far exceeding exports. Experts say agriculture could offer a sustainable solution.
The Rwanda Investigation Bureau on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, presented two men suspected of committing multiple crimes, including fraud and the sexual assault of underage girls.
Rwanda’s annual inflation rate rose to 9.2 percent in February 2026, up from 8.9 percent recorded in January, according to the latest Consumer Price Index report released by the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda.
More than 200 investors from Northern Europe have convened in Rwanda for a three-day forum aimed at exploring investment opportunities across key sectors of the country’s economy.
Meteo Rwanda has warned that Rwanda is likely to experience above-normal rainfall in March 2026, which could lead to disasters in several parts of the country.
Rwandan community leaders across the United States gathered in Washington, D.C. last weekend for a two-day retreat focused on strengthening unity, promoting youth development, and enhancing the diaspora’s role in Rwanda’s growth.
The Minister of Youth and Arts Development, Dr. Utumatwishima Jean Nepo Abdallah, has urged secondary school students to understand that no age is too young to serve the country. He also warned against the spread of genocide ideology and harmful behavior online.
In Busasamana Sector, Nyanza District, two men have been detained on suspicion of killing a woman reportedly engaged in sex work, with early reports indicating she may have been assaulted and killed in her home.
Dr. Irere Claudette, Minister of State for Education , has underscored the critical role of higher education in driving regional development and integration within the East African Community (EAC). She stressed that universities and colleges should serve as the foundation for skills development, economic growth, and regional unity.