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Alice Umutesi

Alice Umutesi

Passengers arrive at Kigali International Airport as Oman's SalamAir launched direct flights to Kigali on July 21, 2025. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Rwanda eyes more exports to Oman as new deals deepen trade ties

Monday, September 28, 2026

The agreement was signed by the Minister of Trade and Industry, Antoine Kajangwe, and Pakistan’s High Commissioner to Rwanda, Naeem Khan. Courtesy

Rwanda, Pakistan sign trade, investment deal

Thursday, September 24, 2026

Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva delivers Rwanda's statement at the 81st United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday, September 23. Photo by Laura Jarriel for UN

Peace in Great Lakes requires addressing FDLR threat, PM tells UN

Thursday, September 24, 2026

A view of Kigali City's Central Business District in Nyarugenge District on August 18. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

10 things to know about Rwanda’s new devt cooperation policy

Thursday, September 24, 2026

Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva meets with António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations in New York on Wednesday, September 23. Courtesy

PM Nsengiyumva holds talks with UN chief, Kuwait Crown Prince

Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Olivier Nduhungirehe and Maxime Prévot, Belgium’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Affairs and Development Cooperation.

Rwanda, Belgium agree to restore diplomatic ties, reopen embassies

Tuesday, September 22, 2026

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Kagame meets IMF board member representing Rwanda

Tuesday, September 22, 2026

Rwanda Revenue Authority Commissioner General Ronald Niwenshuti addresses journalists on Wednesday, July 8. Courtesy

Can Rwanda increase domestic revenues without raising taxes?

Tuesday, September 22, 2026

The New Times

Energy, compute capacity the biggest constraints to Rwanda’s AI ambitions: PM

Monday, September 21, 2026

Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva will attend the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 81) that will take place in New York, USA, from September 22 to 28.

PM Nsengiyumva to represent Kagame at UN General Assembly

Monday, September 21, 2026

The new Rwanda FDA boss Raymond Muganga.

Rwanda FDA gets new boss, justice ministry new PS

Friday, September 18, 2026

Health leaders, regulators and experts gather in Kigali for the Africa Patient Safety Summit, 16–17 September 2026.

African regulators push for harmonised systems to monitor medicine safety

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Minister of State for Infrastructure Armand Zingiro speaks during the the IAEA General Conference in Vienna, Austrie. Courtesy

Rwanda eyes nuclear tech to improve agriculture

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Yusuf Murangwa, Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, speaks to journalists during the presentation of Rwanda’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figures on September 15. PHOTO CRAISH BAHIZI

Economy grew by 9.4% in second quarter of 2026: NISR

Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Dr. Nsanzimana interacts with Community Health Workers during the tour. Courtesy.

Health minister starts Southern Province tour to assess healthcare quality

Friday, September 11, 2026

The New Times

Kagame, Macron discuss bilateral ties

Friday, September 11, 2026

The New Times

Kagame meets UNESCO chief in Paris

Thursday, September 10, 2026

The three-day conference, running from September 8 to 10 at the Kigali Conference and Exhibition Village

Private investment key to Africa’s energy transition, energy leaders say

Wednesday, September 09, 2026