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Workers sort fresh avocados for export at the National Agricultural Export Development Board Warehouse in Kigali. File
Business

China seen as key alternative as Rwanda’s export markets weaken

Saturday, April 18, 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
The Chamber of Deputies approved two financing packages provided by the International Development Association and Standard Chartered Bank to drive job creation. Photo courtesy of the Parliament of Rwanda.
Economy

Lower House approves Rwf500bn financing to drive job creation

Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Mourners visit one of the mass graves where innocent Tutsis were killed and thrown in large numbers during the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Kinazi Sector, former Ntongwe Commune, now Ruhango District. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Kwibuka

What happened on April 7, 1994 as Genocide against the Tutsi began

Tuesday, April 07, 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
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Agriculture

Rwf26bn in onion exports as new facilities aim to halve post-harvest losses

Saturday, April 04, 2026
From left to right: Desire Kachenje, Senior Principal, Investments - Co-Develop, Antoine Sebera, CEO, RISA, Nanjira Sambuli, Senior Advocacy Officer, Africa - Gates Foundation, Lee Naik, CEO & Regional President – TransUnion Africa, and Jean Bosco Iyacu, CEO, AFR on a panel during the 2026 Inclusive Fintech Forum in Kigali.
Featured

Beyond fintech: Why Rwanda is building digital public infrastructure 

Thursday, April 02, 2026
Senators follow Minister Ndabemeye's presentation on Wednesday, April 1. courtesy
Agriculture

Senators question move to allow Rwanda Medical Supply to import veterinary drugs

Thursday, April 02, 2026
The Minister of Agriculture told the senators that the government plans to increase the number of cattle artificially inseminated more than sixfold from 120,000 to 741,274 annually by the 2027-2028 financial year. Photo Sam Ngendahimana
Agriculture

New plants, drones to power cattle breeding expansion

Thursday, April 02, 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
Rwanda’s High Commissioner to New Zealand, Innocent Muhizi, presents his Letters of Credence to the GovernorGeneral of New Zealand, Dame Cindy Kiro, during an official ceremony held on Wednesday, April 1
Rwanda

High Commissioner Muhizi presents credentials to New Zealand Governor General

Wednesday, April 01, 2026