Kigali, Rwanda – Rwanda’s justice sector is pushing a dual reform agenda that combines tougher professional standards for lawyers with an expanded use of mediation, a strategy officials say could cut court case backlogs to as low as 25 percent by 2029. The approach reflects a growing consensus that timely justice depends not only on […]
Kagame calls leaders back to duty at RPF congress
Kigali, Rwanda – The 17th Congress of the Rwanda Patriotic Front (RPF–Inkotanyi), held on Friday, December 19, 2025, at the party headquarters in Kigali, unfolded as moment of reckoning, reflection, and recommitment. Addressing over 2,200 party members and invited guests, President Paul Kagame delivered a firm and far-reaching message on leadership, governance, unity, and the […]
RPF Congress approves new leadership reforms
More than 2,200 members of the Rwandan Patriotic Front (RPF–Inkotanyi) on Friday, December 19, 2025 gathered at Intare Arena in Kigali for the party’s 17th National Congress, a high-level meeting of the party members. The congress, chaired by RPF Chairman President Paul Kagame and attended by First Lady Jeannette Kagame, adopted key reforms to the […]
Eighteen pilots graduate at Akagera aviation flying school
Rwanda’s drive to build a strong, self-reliant aviation sector gained fresh momentum on Thursday, December 18, 2025 as eighteen young pilots graduated from Akagera Aviation Flying School (AAFS) in Kigali. The ceremony marked the sixth cohort trained by the institution and underscored the country’s steady investment in homegrown aviation skills at a time of rapid […]
Key takeaways from this year’s demographic and health survey
Kigali, Rwanda – The National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR) on December 17 released the 2025 Rwanda Demographic and Health Survey (RDHS), offering a comprehensive snapshot of population dynamics and health outcomes across the country. As the seventh survey in the DHS series since 1992, RDHS 2025 once again underscores Rwanda’s strong culture of […]
Rwanda earmarks $355M to restore over 5,000 hectares of land
Rwanda has unveiled a major investment push aimed at restoring degraded land, strengthening climate resilience and safeguarding food security, as the country deepens efforts to align agricultural growth with sound environmental management. The initiative brings together government institutions and development partners around climate-smart agriculture and sustainable land use as core pillars of long-term development. The […]
Rwanda ranked best in Africa’s health care access
Kigali, Rwanda – Kigali has emerged as the African city with the best access to healthcare, according to the latest survey on medical service quality and accessibility conducted as part of the 2025 ranking of the 30 most attractive African cities. The survey, which assessed residents’ perspectives on healthcare availability alongside other factors such as […]
Rwanda, Djibouti deepen investment ties through new partnership
Rwanda and Djibouti have taken a fresh step toward strengthening economic cooperation with the signing of a new agreement aimed at boosting investment promotion and technical collaboration between the two countries. The partnership reflects a shared commitment to deepen regional integration and attract quality investments that support long-term development goals. The agreement was formalized through […]
Kigali Sim: New modeling tool helping UN to achieve environmental goals
Kigali, Rwanda – The United Nations has introduced a new open-source modeling tool designed to significantly strengthen how countries plan and implement environmental policies under the Montreal Protocol. Known as Kigali Sim, the platform gives policymakers advanced analytical capacity to assess greenhouse gas trends, test policy options, and make faster, evidence-based decisions aimed at reducing […]
Who are Rwanda’s outstanding taxpayers for 2025
Kigali, Rwanda – Rwanda has once again celebrated the individuals and businesses whose exemplary compliance with tax obligations has underpinned the country’s economic growth and self-reliance. During the recently held 23rd Taxpayer appreciation day held in Kigali, the Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) recognized the top performers in the 2024/25 fiscal year while highlighting a strong […]