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FERWAFA sets January 2027 election to replace former president Shema
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FERWAFA sets January 2027 election to replace former president Shema

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  • October 2, 2026
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The Rwanda Football Federation (FERWAFA) will elect a new president in January 2027 following the resignation of Shema Ngoga Fabrice after about 13 months in […]

Nigerian diagnostics firm launches cancer screening drive in Rwanda
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Nigerian diagnostics firm launches cancer screening drive in Rwanda

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  • October 2, 2026
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A Nigerian medical diagnostics company has begun operations in Rwanda with plans to screen hundreds of people for cancer during October, as the country steps […]

Improved farming puts more money in the hands of Southern farmers
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Improved farming puts more money in the hands of Southern farmers

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  • October 1, 2026
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Farmers in Rwanda’s Southern Province say improved farming methods have increased both the amount they harvest and the money they earn from crops, with some […]

RTB to certify workers with skills but no formal qualifications
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RTB to certify workers with skills but no formal qualifications

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  • October 1, 2026
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Rwanda’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training authority plans to assess workers who have gained practical skills and experience on the job but lack recognised […]

Ingabire says she had no control over FDU-Inkingi while in prison
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Ingabire says she had no control over FDU-Inkingi while in prison

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  • October 1, 2026
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Victoire Ingabire Umuhoza told the High Court in Kigali on Thursday that she could not be held responsible for activities carried out by members of […]

High-risk households to get priority as Rwanda reshapes settlement patterns
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High-risk households to get priority as Rwanda reshapes settlement patterns

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  • October 1, 2026
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Households living in areas at high risk of disasters will be given priority as the government gradually moves families living outside designated residential areas into […]

NCHR says rehabilitation should begin before offenders leave prison
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NCHR says rehabilitation should begin before offenders leave prison

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  • September 30, 2026
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Rwanda’s human rights commission has urged justice and correctional institutions to treat rehabilitation as a process that starts during investigation and continues after offenders return […]

Zipline to start drone deliveries from Karongi in October
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Zipline to start drone deliveries from Karongi in October

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  • September 30, 2026
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Zipline Rwanda will begin operating its new drone delivery hub in Karongi in early October, adding a third base to its network as the company […]

Shema resigns as FERWAFA chief weeks after election and criminal case
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Shema resigns as FERWAFA chief weeks after election and criminal case

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  • September 30, 2026
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Shema Ngoga Fabrice has stepped down as president of Rwanda’s football governing body, just weeks after being elected and days after his release following a […]

Huye, Nyagatare lag in some areas of $300m agriculture project
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Huye, Nyagatare lag in some areas of $300m agriculture project

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  • September 30, 2026
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Huye and Nyagatare districts are behind schedule in some activities under Rwanda’s $300 million agriculture transformation project, with lawmakers calling for closer follow-up as the […]

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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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