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The meeting brought together representatives from 23 African universities to discuss research and innovation, doctoral studies, and collaborative initiatives.
Featured

African universities call for stronger research collaboration at UR-hosted ARUA meeting

Sunday, October 18, 2026
Athanase Nduwumuremyi, Coordinator of OFAB Rwanda Chapter (R) explaining about the performance of biotech cassava to AATF officials in Rubona, Huye District, on June 18. Courtesy
Agriculture

New cassava, potato varieties await final approval before distribution

Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Government officials tour a horticulture hub during its launch in Kinigi, Musanze, on August 29, 2025 under the Volcanoes Community Resilience Project. Horticulture is among Rwanda’s four investment priorities for transforming the agri-food sector. Courtesy photo.
Agriculture

Rwanda’s four major investment priorities to boost agri-food systems

Monday, September 07, 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
Exhibitors showcase products made from locally grown crops during the Agri-Show in Kigali. The Rwanda Food Innovation Partnership will serve as the implementation vehicle for the Rwanda Food Innovation Ecosystem Strategy.
Agriculture

New food innovation platform to launch with $20m funding ambition

Monday, August 10, 2026
Youth showcase their products at Mulindi Agri-Show in Kigali. The government is targeting the creation of 30,000 youth jobs in the food innovation economy by 2035. File
Economy

Innovation: New strategy eyes 30,000 jobs for youth in food system by 2035

Friday, August 07, 2026
Minister of State for Agriculture and Animal Resources Solange Uwituze speaks during a meeting on July 20. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Agriculture

Agric minister explains plan to fast-track food innovation drive

Thursday, August 06, 2026
The congress was held under the theme Seeds as a Strategic Engine for National Transformation Advancing a Competitive, Private-Sector-Led Seed System for Food Security, Jobs and Trade.
Agriculture

Research, innovation key to Africa's seed market ambitions

Thursday, July 30, 2026
American philanthropist and billionaire Bill Gates visits TKMD Syringes Manufacturing in Rwamagana on Monday, July 20. Courtesy
Rwanda

What major projects are funded by Bill Gates in Rwanda?

Thursday, July 23, 2026
Kigali Convention Centre at Kimihurura. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

The "single story" of Rwanda's rise

Thursday, July 02, 2026
Seven fully funded programs helping Rwandans study, research and lead globally. COURTESY
Education

Looking for funding? Here are 7 opportunities open to Rwandans

Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Athanase Nduwumuremyi, Coordinator of OFAB Rwanda Chapter (R) explaining about the performance of biotech cassava to Sylvia Kyeyune in Rubona, Huye District, on June 18. Courtesy
Agriculture

Rwanda nears release of first biotech crops

Wednesday, June 24, 2026