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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

Russia offers to mediate as DR Congo conflict draws international attention

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The conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo has attracted increasing international involvement, with Russia signaling its readiness to act as a mediator between the warring parties.

Bazivamo, French envoy discuss investment and development cooperation

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The Secretary General of the FPR Inkotanyi, Christophe Bazivamo, on January 20, 2026, held talks with the Ambassador of France to Rwanda, Aurélie Royet-Gounin, focusing on development and investment cooperation.

Burera man wanted for alleged murder of wife

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Police in Burera District are searching for a man suspected of killing his wife following a domestic dispute, local authorities said on Tuesday.

Rwanda, Morocco hold first joint military cooperation meeting

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Rwanda and Morocco have convened the first meeting of their Joint Military Cooperation Commission, marking a new step in strengthening defence ties between the two countries.

School feeding helps cut dropout rates as ‘Zero Out of School Children’ targets hunger among vulnerable learners

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Hunger is no longer a major reason for children dropping out of school in Rwanda, thanks to targeted interventions under the Zero Out of School Children programme, officials have said.

Residents lose Rwf 38 million: How a biodiesel crop project collapsed

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Ten years on, a once-promising project expected to pioneer plant-based diesel (biodiesel) production in Rwanda has collapsed, leaving hundreds of residents unpaid and stripped of more than Rwf 38 million in wages.

Rwanda to plant 2.75 million coffee trees in bid to boost exports and farmer income

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The National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB) has announced a major expansion of Rwanda’s coffee sector, with plans to plant 2.75 million coffee trees under the Promoting Smallholder Agro-Export Competitiveness (PASAC) project.

Rwanda urges UN to reform peacekeeping support amid resource challenges

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Rwanda has called on the United Nations to revamp support for countries contributing troops and police to peacekeeping missions, citing funding and equipment shortages that threaten the effectiveness of operations worldwide.

Rwandan troops begin Hurricane Melissa recovery efforts in Jamaica

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Rwandan military engineers have started reconstruction and repair work in Jamaica today, following their recent deployment to assist communities affected by Hurricane Melissa.

Rwanda, Egypt strengthen ties in high-level diplomatic meeting

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On January 19, 2026, Rwanda’s State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Dr. Usta Kayitesi, met with Egyptian Ambassador to Rwanda, Hanan AbdelAziz Elsaid Shahin, in Kigali to discuss ways to deepen bilateral cooperation.

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