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Rwanda welcomes U.S. acknowledgment of its commitments in DRC peace efforts

Rwanda hails 64 years of ties with United States

Rwanda and France sign agreements on migration and diplomatic cooperation

PM Nsengiyumva engages Rwandan diaspora in Benin, highlights growing bilateral ties

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

Umunota
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.

Minerals’ origin should not be an issue – President Kagame

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President Paul Kagame has said the international community should stop questioning the origin of Rwanda’s minerals, arguing that the country’s mining sector is often unfairly politicised despite clear data on Rwanda’s own mineral endowment and trade routes.

Kagame: Rwanda did not start the conflict in DR Congo

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President Paul Kagame has rejected claims that Rwanda is responsible for the ongoing conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), saying the war predates Rwanda’s involvement and that those responsible are well known.

Conference tourism earns Rwanda $108 million in 2024/25 – Prime Minister

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Rwanda generated USD 108 million from conference, meetings and major events tourism in the 2024/2025 financial year, up from USD 95 million the previous year, Prime Minister Dr. Justin Nsengiyumva has said.

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