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Located between Iran and Oman, the Strait of Hormuz is one of the world most important chokepoints.
International

How significant is Strait of Hormuz in US, Israel-Iran conflict

Monday, March 02, 2026
Dar es Salaam Port in Tanzania, a key hub along shipping lanes that connect Asia to Europe.

Africa and the new world order: Actor or arena? 

Thursday, February 26, 2026
(L-R) Andrea Bagnoli, WFP’s Representative and Country Director in Rwanda, Japan's Ambassador to Rwanda, Kazuya Nakajo; Ngoga Aristarque, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry in charge of Emergency Management during the hand over ceremony in Kigali. Courtesy
Health

Japan provides Rwf 1bn to WFP for refugee food aid

Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Officials pose for a photo during the launch of the parternship in Kigali on Monday, February 9. Photo by Kellya Keza
Environment

Japan backs Rwanda’s emergency response efforts with $1.3m project

Tuesday, February 10, 2026
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Politics

Diaspora reflect on Umushyikirano’s 20-year legacy

Thursday, February 05, 2026
Gisagara Volleyball Club players pose for a photo before the game against APR VC. COURTESY
Volleyball

Can Yakan’s Gisagara VC rule Rwandan volleyball again?

Wednesday, February 04, 2026
Chinese President Xi Jinping meets British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer during his visit to China on January 29. Internet.

MY 2 CENTS: My top picks around the world this week

Saturday, January 31, 2026
Japan’s Ambassador to Rwanda, Kazuya Nakajo, and representatives of AVEH Umurerwa, Eugene Ndayambaje, the organisation's co-founder, during the signing ceremony on January 26. Courtesy
International

Japan funds construction of dormitory for children with disabilities

Tuesday, January 27, 2026
WASAC Group's newly completed water collection centre. WASAC is currently implementing a series of large-scale infrastructure upgrades across Kigali to address a 60,000m3 daily production deficit.
Infrastructure

Projects underway to end Kigali's water supply issues - WASAC

Wednesday, January 14, 2026
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

Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Workers sort fresh chili for export at NAEB warehouse. The value of Rwanda’s exports fell sharply by 30.13 per cent year-on-year to $215 million in November 2025.
Economy

Export earnings declined by 30% in November

Friday, January 09, 2026
Athletes during a local cross-country competition in Kigali. Sam Ngendahimana

Why Rwanda's high-altitude terrain has yet to produce a golden generation

Friday, January 09, 2026