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Rwanda expects drier August as rainfall forecast falls below average
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Rwanda expects drier August as rainfall forecast falls below average

  • The Dawn Rwanda
  • August 6, 2026
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Rwanda is expected to experience drier conditions in August, with rainfall forecast to remain below the normal average for the month, the Rwanda Meteorology Agency […]

Kagame hosts U.S. congressional delegation for talks on investment, health, energy
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Kagame hosts U.S. congressional delegation for talks on investment, health, energy

  • The Dawn Rwanda
  • July 31, 2026
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President Paul Kagame met a bipartisan delegation of U.S. lawmakers on Thursday to discuss Rwanda’s development agenda and ways to deepen cooperation between the two […]

UEFA threatens FIFA boycott over private investment plan
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UEFA threatens FIFA boycott over private investment plan

  • The Dawn Rwanda
  • July 30, 2026
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UEFA has threatened to withdraw its national teams from FIFA competitions, including the World Cup, unless plans to introduce private investment into FIFA’s tournament operations […]

Uganda opposition leader Besigye in intensive care after collapsing during treason trial
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Uganda opposition leader Besigye in intensive care after collapsing during treason trial

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  • July 30, 2026
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Veteran Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye was admitted to the intensive care unit at Mulago National Referral Hospital on Wednesday after collapsing during a treason […]

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

  • The Dawn Rwanda
  • 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 […]

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

  • The Dawn Rwanda
  • 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

  • The Dawn Rwanda
  • 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, […]

U.N. awards Rwanda $2 million to bolster Ebola preparedness
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U.N. awards Rwanda $2 million to bolster Ebola preparedness

  • The Dawn Rwanda
  • July 29, 2026
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The United Nations has allocated $2 million to help Rwanda strengthen its defenses against Ebola as neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo battles a growing outbreak […]

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

  • The Dawn Rwanda
  • 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 […]

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Best of Rwanda competition puts premium coffee in the global spotlight

  • The Dawn Rwanda
  • 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

  • The Dawn Rwanda
  • 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

  • The Dawn Rwanda
  • 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

  • The Dawn Rwanda
  • 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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Rwanda defeat Ghana 3-1 to reach African volleyball semifinals

  • The Dawn Rwanda
  • 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

  • The Dawn Rwanda
  • 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

  • The Dawn Rwanda
  • 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…

Governor warns AI market correction could hit global economy

  • The Dawn Rwanda
  • August 31, 2026
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Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey has warned that a sharp correction in artificial intelligence valuations could spread across borders and cause wider financial instability. Bailey, who chairs the Financial Stability Board, issued the warning in a letter to G20…

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Kenya aviation strike ends after disrupting air travel at major airports

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

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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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Governor warns AI market correction could hit global economy

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  • August 31, 2026
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Rwanda eye Africa U-20 ticket in tough CECAFA group

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  • August 31, 2026
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King James takes 20th anniversary tour to Germany

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Rwanda eye Africa U-20 ticket in tough CECAFA group

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  • August 31, 2026
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King James takes 20th anniversary tour to Germany

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  • August 31, 2026
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