Rwanda and Algeria Deepen Ties with New Bilateral Agreements

Rwanda and Algeria Deepen Ties with New Bilateral Agreements

In a significant step toward expanding cooperation across key sectors, President Paul Kagame of Rwanda and President Abdelmadjid Tebboune of Algeria presided over high-level bilateral discussions in the presence of their respective delegations. The meeting, held with a focus on deepening diplomatic and economic ties, culminated in the signing of several strategic agreements between the […]

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Spiro Reassures Customers as E-Bike Deliveries Continue Across Rwanda

Spiro Reassures Customers as E-Bike Deliveries Continue Across Rwanda

Spiro has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering on its promise to revolutionize urban mobility through the ongoing rollout of its electric motorcycles, with deliveries currently being completed in phases. The company began dispatching bikes in April 2025, and many early applicants have already received their motorcycles under a first-come, first-served policy. In an official statement […]

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Kagame in Algiers: Rwanda and Algeria Deepen Bilateral Ties During Official Visit

President Kagame Meets Tebboune in Algeria for High-Level Bilateral Talks

President Paul Kagame arrived in Algiers on June 3, 2025, for a two-day official visit to the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, at the invitation of his counterpart, President Abdelmadjid Tebboune. This high-level visit reflects the deepening partnership between the two nations, with both leaders expected to discuss strategic cooperation in areas including education, security, […]

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Rwanda Declares June 6 a Public Holiday for Eid al-Adha Celebrations

Eid al-Adha to Be Observed as Public Holiday on June 6

The Ministry of Public Service and Labour has announced that Friday, June 6, 2025, will be observed as an official public holiday in Rwanda in celebration of Eid al-Adha. This decision, the ministry states, is made “in accordance with the Presidential Order N° 062/01 of 19/10/2022 establishing official public holidays.” In a formal statement, the […]

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Rwanda, Qatar Deepen Ties Amid Shared Push for Peace in the Great Lakes Region

Rwanda, Qatar Deepen Ties Amid Shared Push for Peace in the Great Lakes Region

On June 1, 2025 Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Olivier Nduhungirehe, met with Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, during an official visit to Doha. The meeting underscored the two nations’ shared intent to deepen bilateral cooperation and address pressing regional challenges. According […]

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Rwanda, Tanzania Reinforce Military Ties to Bolster Border Peace and Security

Rwanda, Tanzania Reinforce Military Ties to Bolster Border Peace and Security

In a joint effort to solidify peace and stability along their shared border, senior military leaders from Rwanda and Tanzania gathered in Nyagatare District in Rwanda’s Eastern Province. This high-level meeting marked the 12th engagement of its kind, underscoring the growing commitment to mutual security and cross-border collaboration. The discussions centered on enhancing joint strategies […]

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PSG’s Glorious Champions League Triumph Ignites Rwandan Pride and Global Spotlight

PSG’s Glorious Champions League Triumph Ignites Rwandan Pride and Global Spotlight

In a night that will echo through the annals of football history, Paris Saint-Germain delivered a breathtaking performance to claim their first-ever UEFA Champions League title. The 5-0 demolition of Inter Milan at Germany’s Allianz Arena on Saturday, May 31, 2025, sent shockwaves through the football world, and lit up hearts from Munich to Kigali. […]

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Inside $279M Kigali Urban Transport Improvement Project: All You Need to Know

Kigali, one of Africa’s fastest-growing cities, is on the cusp of a major urban mobility transformation. At the centre of this change is the Kigali Urban Transport Improvement (KUTI) Project—an ambitious, multimillion-dollar initiative designed to streamline the city’s transport network, reduce congestion, and boost public transport accessibility. Backed by a $100 million loan from the […]

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New Infrastructure Taxes in Rwanda: What You Should Know

If you are a road user and vehicle owner in Rwanda, you could start paying a bit more for fuel and registering your vehicle—but it is all part of a national plan to improve roads and transport systems. The government has introduced new infrastructure-related taxes as part of the 2025 tax reform to help raise […]

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First Lady Jeannette Kagame Recognizes Top Performing Schoolgirls

First Lady Jeannette Kagame Recognizes Top Performing Schoolgirls

First Lady Jeannette Kagame on May 24 presided over a ceremony honoring 123 high-achieving schoolgirls from across Rwanda. The event, hosted at Intare Conference Arena, also celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Promotion of Girls’ Education Campaign, an initiative launched in 2005 under Imbuto Foundation to advance gender equity in education. The girls, recognized under […]

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