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Government Spokesperson Yolande Makolo has welcomed Jean Maurice Uwera, who has been appointed to serve as her deputy following his new assignment.
Students at Rwanda Coding Academy (RCA) have welcomed the construction of a dedicated Rwanda Coding Academy University, saying it will address long-standing gaps in higher education for advanced technology learners.
Rwanda earned more than $13 million from agricultural exports in a single week, according to figures released by the National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB), highlighting continued growth in the country’s export-driven agriculture sector.
The Cabinet, chaired by President Paul Kagame, has approved the convening of the National Umushyikirano Council, Rwanda’s high-level forum for dialogue between citizens and leaders.
The Cabinet, chaired by President Paul Kagame, has appointed Jean Maurice Uwera as Deputy Government Spokesperson, filling a position that had remained vacant for more than eight months.
A 21-year-old man from Gisagara District has been arrested over the alleged killing of his 20-year-old wife at their home.
The Ministry of Local Government (MINALOC) has directed that community assemblies (Inteko y’Abaturage) will now be held twice a month, under new guidelines aimed at strengthening citizen participation in governance and local development.
The case file of Dr Benjamin Manirakiza, a lecturer at the University of Rwanda, has been formally submitted to court, as prosecutors pursue charges related to the alleged sexual abuse of underage girls.
Ruhango District has recognised outstanding village leaders, cell and sector executive secretaries for exceptional performance in improving service delivery, security and community welfare, following a six-month performance assessment covering July–December 2025.
Akagera National Park has confirmed that 43 elephants were added to its official census in 2025, bringing the total number of elephants with individual identification to 106 out of 142 in the park.