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Africa

DR Congo: Fresh attacks reported after new round of peace talks

Monday, April 20, 2026
Representatives of AFC/M23 and the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo delegations during the signing of agreements at talks held in Montreux, Switzerland.
Africa

What next after AFC/M23-Kinshasa talks in Switzerland?

Sunday, April 19, 2026
The ongoing construction activities of Muvumba multipurpose dam. Courtesy
Infrastructure

Muvumba multipurpose dam gets Rwf80bn more funding

Friday, April 17, 2026
Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA) announced that petrol would henceforth be capped at RWF 2,938 per litre, while diesel was kept at RWF 2,205 per litre. Sam Ngendahimana

Fuel prices up twice in 10 days: The Iran war’s hidden tax on Rwandans

Friday, April 17, 2026
A cross-border truck crosses Rusumo One Stop Border Post. Oil prices have surged roughly 40% since the United States and Israel launched Operation Epic fury against Iran, on February 28, 2026. COURTESY

US-Israel-Iran war reaches day 46: Why Africa pays the price

Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Rice farmers work in their plantation in Kinazi Sector as part of ongoing efforts under the CDAT project, which aims to rehabilitate wetlands. Photos by Emmanuel Nkangura.
Featured

From floods to food security: Rwanda’s wetland overhaul boosts yields under CDAT

Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Negotiators of the AFC/M23 movement and the DR Congo government are expected to meet in Geneva, Switzerland on Tuesday, April 14. Courtesy
Africa

What hope do peace talks in Geneva offer for DR Congo?

Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Some properties owned by Dutere Imbere Murundi Cooperative that brings together 1,914 farmers cultivating about 330 hectares of rice, with an average seasonal output of 1,800 tonnes. All photos by Emmanuel Nkangura
Agriculture

Kayonza farmers demand second reservoir after flood losses

Monday, April 06, 2026
Farmers dry their maize harvest at a collection centre in Gatsibo District on February 19. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza.

Rwanda’s food security rises as hunger declines

Monday, April 06, 2026
Liberia-flagged tanker Shenlong Suezmax, carrying crude oil from Saudi Arabia, that arrived clearing the Strait of Hormuz, is seen at the Mumbai Port in Mumbai, India, Thursday, March 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool)
International

Middle East war: AU urges social protection, flexible monetary policies

Sunday, April 05, 2026
Workers on duty at a new temperature-controlled packhouse facility owned by Cold Solutions Rwanda at Kigali Special Economic Zone. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Featured

Cold Solutions Rwanda’s facility launched to cut food losses, spur export gains

Wednesday, April 01, 2026
A poultry farmer Nyirabagwiza feeds her chickens. The Minister told Senators that the government will address rising animal feed prices by expanding distribution outlets, increasing storage capacity, boosting maize and soybean production and strengthening feed quality regulation. File
Agriculture

Agric minister talks efforts to curb rising animal feed prices

Wednesday, April 01, 2026