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Traders at Inkundamahoro Market in Kigali. Rising fertiliser and food prices amid the Strait of Hormuz crisis underscore the need for resilient agriculture, a key focus of the Africa Food Systems Forum 2026. Bahizi
Featured

Africa can turn the current crisis into resilient food systems. Kigali is where it comes together

Friday, August 21, 2026
Officials and residents destroy some substandard beverages seized during an ongoing crackdown in Rulindo District on Wednesday, August 19. Courtesy

The fight against illicit alcohol is for our future

Thursday, August 20, 2026
Pauline Okumu,National Director of World Vision Rwanda, announces that World Vision Rwanda will host Friends of World Vision Golf Tournament on Saturday, August 22. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Featured

World Vision Rwanda turns to golf to drive action on child nutrition

Thursday, August 20, 2026
Claver Gatete addresses the 46th Ordinary Summit of SADC Heads of State and Government, held in Durban, South Africa. Courtesy
Rwanda

Gatete: Africa holds potential to process 30% world's critical minerals

Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Officials during the inauguration of the Rubirizi Tunnel. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured

GAMICO marks five years with mineral processing plant, rail system, new clinic

Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Kate Ojungo, the Country Representative for Kenya Seed Company Rwanda during a field day that offered farmers an opportunity to see how improved maize and wheat varieties perform under highland conditions in Musanze District.
Featured

How Kenya Seed Company Rwanda is boosting quality seed adoption for farm productivity

Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Aview of EKON M1 V3, the latest electric motorcycle, unveiled by Spiro at Expo Ground in Gikondo, Kigali, on Friday, August 14. Photo by Craish Bahizi.
Featured

Spiro unveils new e-motorcycle built for Rwanda’s tough terrain

Saturday, August 15, 2026
ACP Boniface Rutikanga, Rwanda National Police spokesperson. Courtesy
Crime

Police record 46% decline in assault cases after recall of illicit alcohols

Friday, August 14, 2026
A view of the Balama graphite mine in Mozambique, one of the world’s major graphite projects. File

SADC’s critical minerals can power Africa’s structural transformation

Friday, August 14, 2026
Emile Bienvenu, the Director General of Rwanda Food and Drugs Authority, has been arrested alongside 17 officials. File.
Crime

Who are the public servants arrested in illicit alcohol crackdown?

Thursday, August 13, 2026
The Director General of Rwanda Food and Drugs Authority, Emile Bienvenu, has been arrested alongside 17 officials. File
Crime

Rwanda FDA boss among 18 officials arrested amid crackdown on illicit alcohol 

Thursday, August 13, 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