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President Paul Kagame poses for a photo with the newly appointed Qatar’s Ambassador Mansour bin Ali Fahad Al-Shahwani Al-Hajri at Village Urugwiro on January 14. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Rwanda
Kagame receives credentials from new Qatar, Japan envoys
Members of parliament during parliamentary oversight visits to monitor the use of the state budget for the first six months of the 2025-2026 fiscal year. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Infrastructure
Kigali: Contractor, budget woes delay key infrastructure projects
Rwanda and Oman sign several memorandums of understanding (MoUs) on Sunday, January 11. Courtesy
Economy
PHOTOS: Rwanda, Oman sign key deals in trade, aviation, ICT sectors
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Olivier Nduhungirehe, and Oman’s Minister of Transport, Communications and Information Technology, Engineer Saeed bin Hamoud Al Maawali.  Courtesy
Aviation
Oman Air to start direct flights to Kigali
The urban Consumer Price Index rose by 8 per cent in December compared to the same month in 2024. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
Economy
Consumer prices up 8% in December
Eric Ngabonziza Karekezi, the newly appointed Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Capital Market Authority (CMA)
Rwanda
Ex-banker to head Capital Market Authority
RPF-Inkotanyi Chairman President Kagame speaks during the party’s 17th National Congress held at its headquarters in Rusororo, Gasabo District, on December 19. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Rwanda
RPF to appoint Council of Elders in new reforms
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Tourism
Promotional rates for gorilla trekking extended
The Africa Drone Forum (ADF), the continent’s largest network for drone professionals, is scheduled to take place from September 4 to 5. File
Technology
Six key technology events coming to Kigali in 2026
Newborns in Rwanda will now get a Hepatitis B vaccine dose within 24 hours of birth, according to RBC.
Health
Newborns to get Hepatitis B vaccine
A choir sing during the Holy communion that was led by Father Innocent Consolateur at Saint-Michel Cathedral on January 1. Courtesy
Religion
Faith leaders encourage positivity, God-centred plans in 2026
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Rwanda
Thank you for your trust, Kagame tells Rwandans in New Year's message
Maj Gen Sylvain Ekenge, spokesperson of the Congolese armed forces.
Crime
Outcry as DR Congo army spokesman spreads anti-Tutsi tropes
Rwanda Development Board  Chief Executive Jean-Guy Afrika speaks during a panel discussion at the 17th Rwanda Patriotic Front (RPF) Congress in Kigali on December 19.
Economy
What must change to unlock double-digit economic growth
RPF-Inkotanyi Chairman President Paul Kagame while addressing the 17th Congress of the Rwanda Patriotic Front on Friday, December 19. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Politics
Citizens shouldn't beg for services, Kagame tells leaders
The New Times
Economy
AfDB raises $11bn to support Africa-led development projects
The Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Yusuf Murangwa, addresses journalists during the release of data  on December 16. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Economy
Economy records double digit growth in third quarter
President Paul Kagame meets with Mohamed Ali Janah, Group Chairman of Hotels and Resorts Investment Maldives and Chairman of JIH Global Investments on Monday, December 15. Photos by Village Urugwiro
Business
Kagame talks hospitality, real estate opportunities with Middle Eastern investors

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