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Rwanda weighs scrapping time limit for prosecuting human trafficking

Rwanda, DR Congo hold first ICJ meeting over eastern Congo case

APR re-sign Teafale Lenard for playoffs push

Jeannette Kagame inaugurates Imbuto Hub to empower youth, strengthen communities

Fertilizer prices jump by up to 66% in four months as Rwanda increases farmer subsidies

Niyigena Radjabu
The Rwandan government has announced additional support for farmers after global fertilizer prices surged by as much as 66% in just four months, a spike largely driven by ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine.

Rwanda launches bulk fuel import strategy with first 40,000-tonne shipment expected this month

Rwanda is set to receive its first bulk shipment of 40,000 tonnes of refined petroleum products by the end of July 2026 under a new government-backed strategy aimed at reducing fuel import costs and stabilizing prices.

Umuganura 2026: Social media users invited to showcase culture in Rwf1 million video contest

IKUZWE MBABAZI Maurice
Social media users have been invited to take part in a short video competition aimed at promoting the values of Umuganura, with the top winner set to receive Rwf1 million.

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.

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