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 Emmanuel Ntirenganya
Emmanuel Ntirenganya
A liquefied gas retail shop in Gihogere, Remera. Photo: Courtesy.
Energy
Can ‘pay-as-you-cook’ model turn the tide on missed targets?
Agripreneur Sakina Usengimana, Chairperson of Rwanda Youth in Agribusiness Forum, speaks during the Youth Forward for Agrifood Systems Transformation Forum 2025, on November 25 (courtesy).
Agriculture
New strategy targets over 800,000 youth jobs in agrifood systems
Mariette Mico shares her experience and how she ended up liking agriculture, as Janvier Nsanzimana (R) follow at the Youth Forward for Agrifood Systems Transformation (YOUTH FAST) Forum 2025, in Kigali, on November 24 (courtesy)
Featured
Young graduates find prosperity, purpose in agribusiness
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Technology
Inside Rwanda’s​​ switch to a biometric digital ID
L-R: Bardhyl Dobra, the Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs of Kosovo; and Christopher Skeete, the Minister of International Relations and La Francophonie for Quebec, Canada. PHOTOS BY OLIVIER MUGWIZA
Rwanda
Rwanda’s reconstruction inspires Kosovo, Quebec delegates
A view of Mpazi rehousing model in Gitega Sector, Nyarugenge District, Kigali, as of May 16, 2025. The government plans to roll out similar projects in other parts of the country in line with improving urban housing (courtesy)
Housing
Lawmakers begin countrywide evaluation of urbanization, housing initiatives
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Women
Push for emerging tech, AI training for women in La Francophonie
Louise Mushikiwabo, the Secretary General of the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF), speaks at a press conference in Kigali on November 20. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
International
Mushikiwabo speaks out on prospects of third term at La Francophonie
The Secretary General of the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF), Louise Mushikiwabo, delivers her remarks during the meeting in Kigali. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Women
Mushikiwabo urges reimagined approach to women empowerment
The meeting will be under the theme “30 Years after the Beijing Conference: The Contribution of Women in the Francophone World.” Photos by Olivier Mugwiza
International
Francophonie leaders meet in Kigali to advance women’s leadership
A case of Marburg virus disease was confirmed by Ethiopia's Ministry of Health in the Southern Ethiopia Region on November 14.
Health
Marburg outbreak confirmed in Ethiopia
Apple fruits imported from South Africa. Rwanda has lifted a nearly eight-year ban on the importation of agricultural and animal products from South Africa. Courtesy
Agriculture
Rwanda lifts eight-year ban on South African agric products
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International
Rwandans can now enter Liberia visa free
Alex Mwangi (L), Acting Commissioner for Business Strategy, Technology and Enterprise Modernization at the Kenya Revenue Authority; and Diana Kisaka, Assistant Commissioner for Finance at the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) and Chairperson of East African Revenue Authorities Technical Committee (EARATC) during an interview at the meeting. EMMANUEL NTIRENGANYA
Economy
EAC tax chiefs mull ways to curb fraud, inefficiencies
Rwanda's Ambassador to China James Kimonyo signed the Protocol on Inspection, Quarantine, and Sanitary Requirements for the Export of Fresh Avocados from Rwanda to China on November 12. Courtesy
Agriculture
New deal opens Chinese market to Rwandan avocados
State Minister for National Treasury Godfrey Kabera addresses delegates at the opening of the 53rd East African Revenue Authorities Commissioners General (EARACGs) Meeting in Kigali on November 13. courtesy
Economy
Treasury minister urges new tax strategies for digital era
Aissa Toure Sarr, the African Development Bank’s Country Manager in Rwanda, speaks at the opening of the 2025 Country Portfolio Performance Review workshop in Kigali on Wednesday, November 12. Courtesy
Agriculture
AfDB to invest over Rwf430bn in Rwanda’s agriculture
Some housing units at Riverside estate in Kigali. Rwanda's affordable housing policy determines that an affordable house should not exceed Rwf40–50 million, with payment spread over 15 to 20 years, on a mortgage.
Housing
A three-pronged plan to scale up affordable housing

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