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A farmer works in her avocado plantation in Nyamagabe District on April 29, 2022. Although avocados are grown nationwide, production is concentrated in districts such as Gisagara, Huye, Nyagatare, Nyanza and Rusizi. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Why Gisagara district is pushing for an avocado processing plant

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Prof. Léon Mutesa, Director of the Centre for Human Genetics at the University of Rwanda, during his presentation at the launch

€15m vaccine clinical trial on mosquito-borne viral disease launched

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Workers in sugar processing at Kabuye Sugar Works. Rwanda’s only major sugar producer, has increased output over the past three seasons. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana.

Govt targets 50% sugar self-sufficiency

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Edward Kadozi, the Director General of the Higher Education Council (HEC).

AI, online learning drive call for law review

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Freddy Mutanguha addresses participants at the launch of a project called Strengthening Educational Capacities at Rwanda's Memorial Sites held at Kigali Genocide Memorial.

UNESCO-listed memorials to play key role in educating youth

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Rwanda Development Board (RDB) is inviting qualified firms to support the promotion of Rwanda as a tourist destination across selected European markets.

RDB seeks firms to promote Visit Rwanda brand in Europe

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Kagame meets with the delegation that was led by Rogelio Romero, Chapter Representative of YPO Gold Panama and Chief Executive Officer of Concretex Panama, at Village Urugwiro on Tuesday, June 9. Photo by Village Urugwiro

Kagame holds investment talks with Panama business leaders

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Rwanda's ambassador to Zimbabwe and other officials at the celebration of Africa Day held in Harare on Monday, June 8. Courtesy - Copy

Amb Musoni congratulates Zimbabwe on non-permanent seat at UN Security Council

Tuesday, June 09, 2026

The newly published report shows that suspected digital fraud involving consumers in Rwanda fell from 2.7 per cent in 2024 to 1.6 per cent in 2025

Digital fraud in Rwanda declines below global average

Tuesday, June 09, 2026

Artiste Florien Uworizagwira, popularly known as Yampano has been remanded for 30 day s. File

Musician Yampano remanded

Tuesday, June 09, 2026

RDB invited investors to submit proposals to develop, finance, operate and manage the Kigali Cultural Village, a cultural and entertainment complex located on Rebero hill, Kicukiro District. File

RDB seeks operator for Kigali Cultural Village after Canal Olympia exit

Tuesday, June 09, 2026

Artistes visit Nyandungu Eco-Park on Tuesday, June 9. The ecopark is set to host a major international arts and ecology programme.

Nyandungu eco-park to host global art, conservation initiative

Tuesday, June 09, 2026

Anant Badjatya, the new Chief Executive Officer of Spiro

Spiro appoints Anant Badjatya as Group CEO

Tuesday, June 09, 2026

Masisi, DR Congo.

Congolese army accused of killing two in attacks on Masisi

Tuesday, June 09, 2026

Minister of Finance and Economic Planning Yusuf Murangwa addresses journalists during a press conference in March. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Rwanda secures $250m IMF funding to deal with external shocks

Tuesday, June 09, 2026

Jeremie Blin has previously served as Chargé d'Affaires at the French Embassy in Kigali and French Ambassador to Burundi. Courtesy

French diplomat approved as EU envoy to Rwanda

Tuesday, June 09, 2026

Fuel tanker truck passes through Rusumo One Stop Border Post in Kirehe District. File photo.

Govt, importers expand fuel reserves as global prices surge

Tuesday, June 09, 2026

The Cabinet has approved the draft State Finance Law for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, setting the national budget at Rwf7,796.3 billion. File

Cabinet approves Rwf7.8tn budget for next fiscal year

Tuesday, June 09, 2026

A section of an informal settlement earmarked for upgrading and redevelopment in Jali, Kigali. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana.

What is the best housing model for Mount Kigali, Jali, Rebero?

Tuesday, June 09, 2026

EVP CHARGER currently operates about 95 electric motorcycle superfast direct charging stations and nearly 20 superfast charging stations for electric cars.

How EVP Charger is powering Rwanda’s EV transition

Tuesday, June 09, 2026