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Rwanda battles illicit alcohol crisis as deaths, blindness trigger tougher measures
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Rwanda battles illicit alcohol crisis as deaths, blindness trigger tougher measures

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  • July 30, 2026
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Rwanda is stepping up efforts to curb the production and sale of unsafe alcoholic beverages after at least 50 people died and more than 100 […]

President Kagame receives credentials from new ambassadors of New Zealand, Oman
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President Kagame receives credentials from new ambassadors of New Zealand, Oman

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  • July 30, 2026
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President Paul Kagame on Wednesday received the credentials of the newly appointed ambassadors of New Zealand and Oman formally accrediting them to represent their countries […]

Former Rwandan Parliament Speaker Donatille Mukabalisa Dies at 66
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Former Rwandan Parliament Speaker Donatille Mukabalisa Dies at 66

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  • July 30, 2026
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Rwandan Senator and former Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies, Donatille Mukabalisa, has died at the age of 66 after an illness. Mukabalisa died on […]

Small businesses turn to Expo2026 to reach new markets
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Small businesses turn to Expo2026 to reach new markets

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  • July 29, 2026
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Small businesses showcasing products at Rwanda’s 29th International Trade Fair, Expo2026, are looking beyond immediate sales, hoping the event will help them reach new customers, […]

UEFA Challenges FIFA Over Controversial World Cup Private Investment Proposal
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UEFA Challenges FIFA Over Controversial World Cup Private Investment Proposal

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  • July 29, 2026
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UEFA has stepped up its opposition to FIFA’s proposed private investment plan for the World Cup, accusing the governing body of putting financial interests ahead […]

Kagame urges Rwandan youth to protect nation’s gains and shape its future
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Kagame urges Rwandan youth to protect nation’s gains and shape its future

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  • July 29, 2026
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President Paul Kagame on Tuesday urged young Rwandans to safeguard the country’s achievements and take responsibility for its future, warning that decades of progress could […]

Uganda ends Ebola outbreak as deadly surge grips neighboring DR Congo
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Uganda ends Ebola outbreak as deadly surge grips neighboring DR Congo

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  • July 28, 2026
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Uganda has declared the end of its Ebola outbreak after containing the virus within weeks, while neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo struggles with a rapidly […]

Nduhungirehe holds bilateral talks at AU meeting
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Nduhungirehe holds bilateral talks at AU meeting

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  • July 28, 2026
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Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ambassador Olivier Nduhungirehe, held a series of bilateral meetings with African counterparts on Tuesday as the African Union […]

President Kagame Holds Talks With RPF-Inkotanyi Leaders
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President Kagame Holds Talks With RPF-Inkotanyi Leaders

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  • July 28, 2026
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President Paul Kagame has held talks with senior leaders of the Rwandan Patriotic Front (RPF-Inkotanyi), focusing on the party’s history, values and role in Rwanda’s […]

Florence Niyonkuru Wins Rwanda’s First-Ever Commonwealth Games Medal
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Florence Niyonkuru Wins Rwanda’s First-Ever Commonwealth Games Medal

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  • July 28, 2026
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Florence Niyonkuru made history on Monday by becoming the first Rwandan athlete to win a medal at the Commonwealth Games, claiming bronze in the women’s […]

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Best of Rwanda competition puts premium coffee in the global spotlight

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  • August 27, 2026
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Rwanda’s best-performing coffees will be recognized this week in a competition designed to showcase exceptional quality and help the country secure higher-value markets internationally, the National Agricultural Export Development Board said. The Best of Rwanda competition, now in its third…

Rwanda expects below-average rain as strong winds forecast in western districts

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  • August 21, 2026
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Rwanda is set for below-average rainfall in the final 11 days of August, with strong winds expected in several western districts, Meteo Rwanda said. Rainfall from Aug. 21 to 31 is forecast at between 0 and 30 millimeters, compared with…

Rwanda moves to strengthen firefighting capacity after 1,380 fires in five years

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  • August 21, 2026
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Rwanda is reviewing its firefighting and emergency response capacity after recording 1,380 fires that killed 28 people over the past five years, as authorities seek to prevent losses of lives and property from fires and other emergencies. The assessment is…

More students pass Rwanda’s PLE, O-Level exams as results improve

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  • August 20, 2026
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More than 371,000 learners passed Rwanda’s Primary Leaving and Ordinary Level national examinations this year, as a larger examination cohort recorded stronger results than in the previous school year. The National Examination and School Inspection Authority released the 2025/26 results…

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U.N. warns every fraction of warming will raise climate risks

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  • September 2, 2026
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Every fraction of a degree above 1.5 degrees Celsius will increase climate risks, the United Nations warned on Wednesday, saying countries must move quickly to limit how far temperatures rise and how long they remain elevated. A new report by…

Rwanda defeat Ghana 3-1 to reach African volleyball semifinals

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  • September 1, 2026
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Rwanda advanced to the semifinals of the African Women’s Volleyball Championship on Tuesday after defeating Ghana 3-1 in the quarterfinals at Kasarani Indoor Arena in Nairobi, Kenya. The victory sends Rwanda into the last four for the second consecutive edition…

Kenya aviation strike ends after disrupting air travel at major airports

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  • September 1, 2026
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Kenya’s aviation workers ended a two-day strike Tuesday after reaching a return-to-work agreement with the government and aviation authorities, bringing an immediate end to a stoppage that disrupted flights and left passengers stranded at major airports. The Kenya Aviation Workers…

BK Group completes Rwf31.7 billion sale of insurance unit to RSSB

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  • September 1, 2026
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BK Group Plc has completed the sale of its entire stake in BK General Insurance Ltd (BKGI) to the Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB) for Rwf31.7 billion, making the pension fund the insurer’s sole shareholder. BK Group announced the completion…

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$100 billion annual funding gap threatens Africa’s agriculture ambitions

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Food fellowship graduates pitch solutions to Rwanda’s food challenges

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BK Group completes Rwf31.7 billion sale of insurance unit to RSSB

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Messi retires from Argentina duty after two decades of international football

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Dry September forecast for Rwanda, but some areas face heavier rains

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  • August 31, 2026
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Messi retires from Argentina duty after two decades of international football

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