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Minister of State for Infrastructure Armand Zingiro speaks during the the IAEA General Conference in Vienna, Austrie. Courtesy
Rwanda
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
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
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Politics
Kagame, Macron discuss bilateral ties
Friday, September 11, 2026
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International
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
Featured
Private investment key to Africa’s energy transition, energy leaders say
Wednesday, September 09, 2026
President Paul Kagame arrived in Salalah, Oman, on Monday, September 7, for a two-day official visit. He was welcomed by Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said.
International
Kagame arrives in Oman on two-day visit
Monday, September 07, 2026
First Lady Jeannette Kagame speaks during the Younger Leaders Prayer Breakfast on Sunday, September 6. Photo by Elvis Ndateba Mico
Religion
First Lady concerned about shifting attitudes towards marriage
Sunday, September 06, 2026
Solange Uwituze, Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources (MINAGRI).
Agriculture
Minister Uwituze talks plan to raise food crop productivity by 50%
Sunday, September 06, 2026
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Rwanda
Why Rwanda is adding Japanese yen to its debt portfolio
Saturday, September 05, 2026
Aston Villa legend James Chester named a baby mountain gorilla Ndongozi, meaning “Leader,”
Tourism
PHOTOS: 22 names for baby gorillas and what they mean
Friday, September 04, 2026
Kwita Izina event took place in Kinigi in Musanze District. All photos by Kellya Keza
Rwanda
PHOTOS: Gorilla conservation must go with citizen welfare, says PM
Friday, September 04, 2026
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Rwanda
Kwita Izina: Key facts as 22 baby gorillas are given names
Friday, September 04, 2026
Kagame speaks during a “Conversation with the President” session with young people, on Thursday, September 3. Kellya Keza
Rwanda
Do self-reflection before setting out to fix society's problems, Kagame tells youth
Friday, September 04, 2026
President Paul Kagame speaks at the Africa Food Systems Forum 2026 in Kigali, during a “Conversation with the President” session with young people, on Thursday, September 3. Kellya Keza.
Business
Govts must de-risk youth investment in agribusiness - Kagame
Thursday, September 03, 2026
Panelists engage in a discussion at the opening of the Africa Food Systems Forum 2026 in Kigali.
Rwanda
Rwanda to benefit from $200m facility for climate adaptation in agriculture
Thursday, September 03, 2026
Minister of ICT and Innovation Paula Ingabire speaks on the sidelines of the Africa Food Systems Forum at Kigali Convention Centre on September 1. Photos by Kellya Keza
Rwanda
AI use in agriculture could raise farm yields by 20%, early tests show
Wednesday, September 02, 2026
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva addresses delegates at the opening of the Africa Food Systems Forum 2026 in Kigali. Photos by Kellya Keza
Rwanda
PHOTOS: PM Nsengiyumva urges investment across Africa’s food value chains
Wednesday, September 02, 2026

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