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Minister Habimana holds talks with Swiss Ambassador Cerutti on strengthening bilateral cooperation

Rwanda and Uganda pledge to deepen trade and investment cooperation

Brig. Gen. Rwivanga criticizes delayed global response to armed groups in Great Lakes region after DRC ambassador killing

Nzabamwita presents credentials to Vučić, pledges stronger Rwanda–Serbia ties

20th national Umushyikirano highlights implementation, economy and service delivery gaps

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The 20th national Umushyikirano dialogue concluded in Kigali on February 6 with leaders pledging stronger follow-through on resolutions, as citizens raised concerns ranging from agricultural services to delays in business registration.

Rwanda police, RDF teams post strong showing at 2026 UAE SWAT Challenge

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Rwanda’s elite police and military units have recorded strong performances at the 2026 UAE SWAT Challenge in Dubai, ranking among top teams in several tactical categories during the opening days of the global counterterrorism competition.

South Africa to withdraw troops from DRC as UN mission scales down

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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially informed United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres that South Africa will withdraw its troops from the UN peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO).

From 8 to 35 tonnes: RAB unveils climate-resilient Ndamira and Victoria potato seeds

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The Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board (RAB) has unveiled upgraded potato seed varieties, Ndamira and Victoria, the seeds that are expected to significantly boost potato production after trials recorded yield increases from eight to 35 tonnes per hectare.

Kagame urges RDB to resolve persistent one stop center bottlenecks

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President Paul Kagame has urged the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) to urgently address persistent inefficiencies in the one stop center, warning that continued delays in issuing business permits undermine the platform’s core objective of easing investment and commercial activity.

BNR cautions florists and event organisers against misuse of banknotes

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The National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) has issued a public warning against the misuse of banknotes, particularly the practice of attaching cash to flower bouquets and decorative gifts, saying the trend is illegal and threatens the integrity of the national currency.

Peace talks stalled by lack of political will, not agreements — Minister Nduhungirehe

Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ambassador Olivier Nduhungirehe, has said the failure to restore peace in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) stems from a lack of political will, not the absence of peace agreements or mediation frameworks.

Diaspora remittances to Rwanda top $500 million as foreign investment surges

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Rwandans living abroad are playing an increasingly significant role in the country’s economic transformation, with annual diaspora remittances surpassing $500 million, Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ambassador Olivier Nduhungirehe, has said.

Rwanda–DRC relations, governance and national image dominate day one of 20th National Dialogue Council

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The first day of the 20th National Dialogue Council (Umushyikirano) opened on February 5, 2026, at the Kigali Convention Centre, with discussions centred on governance, regional relations, economic performance and Rwanda’s long-term development priorities.

Agriculture minister apologises to President Kagame over delays in artificial insemination programme

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The Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources, Dr Telesphore Ndabamenye, has apologised to President Paul Kagame over delays in the rollout of the livestock artificial insemination programme, admitting that the service has not been delivered to farmers as planned.

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