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Jeannette Kagame inaugurates Imbuto Hub to empower youth, strengthen communities

Rwanda discover opponents in FIBA U18 AfroBasket Zone 5 qualifiers

26 security personnel complete senior defence management course

Southern Province districts encouraged to adopt Nyamagabe’s poverty reduction approach

BNR extends Mobicash suspension as review of compliance continues

IKUZWE MBABAZI Maurice
The National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) has extended the temporary suspension of Mobicash Rwanda Ltd operations until July 30, 2026, as the regulator continues assessing the company’s compliance with payment service regulations.

Africa must stop exporting raw coffee and importing it at higher costs, Rwanda says

Niyigena Radjabu
Africa must transform its coffee industry by investing in processing, branding and value addition instead of continuing to export raw beans and later importing finished products at higher prices, Rwanda’s Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources Dr. Thelesphore Ndabamenye has said.

US urges tougher UN action on sexual violence in conflict, cites sanctions on FDLR leaders

The United States has called on the international community to intensify efforts to combat conflict-related sexual violence, urging United Nations member states to move beyond rhetoric and ensure perpetrators are held accountable.

Lawmakers sound alarm over rising youth alcohol and drug abuse in Rwanda

IKUZWE MBABAZI Maurice
Rwandan lawmakers have raised fresh concerns over a growing rise in alcohol and drug abuse among young people, warning that the increasing availability of illicit alcohol and cheap high-strength alcoholic beverages is fueling addiction and posing a serious public health threat.

19% of Rwandans face challenges in seeing, hearing, walking or daily activities, RDHS 2025 finds

Niyigena Radjabu
About 19% of Rwandans aged five and above have at least one difficulty affecting their daily activities, including seeing, hearing, walking, communicating, remembering or self-care, according to the latest Rwanda Demographic and Health Survey (RDHS) 2025.

Toxic alcohol claims 44 lives in Rwanda in six months, health minister warns

Niyigena Radjabu
Rwanda’s Ministry of Health has raised alarm over the growing threat posed by unsafe alcoholic drinks after revealing that 44 people died between January and June 2026 from consuming illicit and contaminated alcohol.

Kagame, Estonia’s Karis discuss digital transformation and AI cooperation

Niyigena Radjabu
President Paul Kagame and his Estonian counterpart Alar Karis have discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in technology, artificial intelligence (AI) and digital governance as Rwanda and Estonia seek to deepen their partnership in the digital era.

Kagame launches global AI commission, calls for action to ensure technology benefits all

Niyigena Radjabu
GENEVA, Switzerland – President Paul Kagame on Wednesday officially launched the AI for Good Global Commission and chaired its inaugural meeting, ushering in a new United Nations-backed initiative aimed at ensuring artificial intelligence is developed and deployed to advance sustainable development and improve lives worldwide.

Kagame calls for Africa to become an AI creator, not just a consumer

IKUZWE MBABAZI Maurice
President Paul Kagame has urged Africa to seize the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution by becoming a creator of cutting-edge technologies rather than remaining a consumer, warning that the transformative potential of AI will only be realized through sustained investment, collaboration and inclusive digital infrastructure.

RDHS 2025: 73% of unmarried girls aged 15–24 report no sexual experience

Niyigena Radjabu
A new national health survey has found that 73% of unmarried girls aged between 15 and 24 in Rwanda reported that they have never had sexual intercourse.

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