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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
Agriculture

Why Gisagara district is pushing for an avocado processing plant

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.
Business

Govt targets 50% sugar self-sufficiency

Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Congolese refugees from Kigeme Refugee Camp take part in a peaceful walk calling for action to end the ongoing killings targeting members of the Tutsi and Banyamulenge communities in Eastern DR Congo

The ethnic identity politics in DR Congo are fundamentally domestic in origin

Tuesday, June 09, 2026
President Paul Kagame chairs the Cabinet Meeting on Monday, June 8. The meeting approved the establishment of a National Artificial Intelligence Agency. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Technology

Govt to set up National Artificial Intelligence Agency

Monday, June 08, 2026
According to M23 spokesperson, the Saturday attacks were carried out against village of Ilundu-Basita in South Kivu province by the Congolese army and their allied Burundian forces.
Africa

Two killed, seven injured in attacks blamed on DR Congo, Burundi forces

Monday, June 08, 2026
Rwanda National Police traffic officers inspect air pollution of vehicles in Rwamagana District. Key mitigation measures included renewable energy, energy efficiency, climate-smart agriculture, and waste management
Environment

Govt reduces 1.5 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions

Monday, June 08, 2026
RwandAir resumed flights on June 1 after almost three months of suspension due to security concerns linked to the conflict involving Iran, Israel and the United States. Courtesy
Editorial

RwandAir’s return to the Gulf is welcome, but exporters must rebuild smarter

Friday, June 05, 2026
The project is also expected to facilitate electricity trade between Rwanda and Tanzania.
Energy

How Rusumo power project is transforming key sectors in Rwanda

Friday, June 05, 2026
District officials and FXB officials pose for a group photo with Community Volunteers who were recognized at the event
Featured

1,600 families rise out of extreme poverty through FXBVillage / The Light Foundation

Friday, June 05, 2026
Tour du Rwanda 2018 champion Samuel Mugisha celebrates his crucial win as he crosses the finish line at Nyamirambo. Mugisha was the last Rwandan rider to win Tour du Rwanda. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Cycling

Can Nkurayija return Rwandan cycling to Africa’s summit?

Friday, June 05, 2026
A Rwandan passport. Under a new ministerial order, applicants seeking to change their names must submit a criminal record certificate along with identification documents such as a passport or national ID.
Society

Want to change your name? What to know about new rules

Friday, June 05, 2026
Bank officials and customers officially open Equity Bank Rwanda's Nyamirambo branch.
Featured

Equity Bank’s new Nyamirambo branch widens access to finance as lender expands

Thursday, June 04, 2026