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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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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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 […]

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, […]

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

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  • 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

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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 […]

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Rwanda secures 10-year Formula 1 deal as Africa prepares for racing return

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  • October 13, 2026
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Rwanda will host Formula 1 under a 10-year agreement announced on Tuesday, paving the way for the championship’s return to Africa after more than three decades away from the continent. President Paul Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame joined Formula…

Vestine, Dorcas unveil ‘IBIHE’ music video

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  • October 13, 2026
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Gospel singers Ishimwe Vestine and Kamikazi Dorcas have released the music video for their latest song, IBIHE, a faith-centred track about finding hope in God during difficult times. Vestine announced the release on social media, sharing a short clip and…

Kagame sends message of support to Musanze residents after GOICO fire

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  • October 12, 2026
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President Paul Kagame has sent a message of encouragement to residents of Musanze District following a fire that damaged GOICO Plaza, one of northern Rwanda’s largest commercial centres, on Saturday, October 10. Northern Province Governor Maurice Mugabowagahunde said the President…

Rwanda proposes new jobs, department mergers in local government

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  • October 10, 2026
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Rwanda is planning changes to staffing structures across district, sector and cell administrations, including creating new positions and merging departments, under proposals aimed at improving public service delivery and strengthening economic and social development. The proposed organisational structures, outlined in…

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Black Bulls stun Rayon Sports with two-goal win in CAF Confederation Cup

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  • October 17, 2026
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Rayon Sports suffered a 2-0 home defeat to Mozambique’s Black Bulls FC on Saturday, leaving the Rwandan side needing a strong response in the return leg to keep its hopes of reaching the CAF Confederation Cup group stage alive. The…

Kenya confirms third Ebola case as outbreak spreads across DR Congo

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  • October 17, 2026
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Kenya has confirmed a third case of Bundibugyo Ebola, while the outbreak in neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has spread to an eighth province, increasing concerns about cross-border transmission. Kenya’s latest patient is a 65-year-old woman who is a…

Pope Leo to leave hospital after lung cancer surgery

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  • October 17, 2026
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Pope Leo is expected to leave hospital on Saturday afternoon after undergoing surgery for lung cancer, with medical tests indicating he is fit to return to his residence at the Vatican, the Holy See said. The 71-year-old pontiff is also…

Kagame receives credentials from five new diplomatic representatives

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  • October 17, 2026
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President Paul Kagame on Friday, October 16, received letters of credence from five newly appointed diplomatic representatives at Urugwiro Village, formally accrediting them to represent their countries and the European Union in Rwanda. The envoys were Henrik Nilsson of Sweden,…

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