Category: National

Kigali, Rwanda – Rwanda’s justice system remains locked in a complex cross-border process as it awaits the possible return of Ishimwe Dieudonné, widely known as Prince Kid, the former organizer of the Miss Rwanda beauty pageant who is currently detained in the United States. Convicted in Rwanda of rape-related offences, Prince Kid fled the country […]

Kigali, Rwanda – As Rwanda assesses the performance of its agriculture sector following the 2025 farming year, new evidence points to a sector in transition, marked by uneven crop outcomes, fresh policy reforms and renewed focus on livestock productivity. Findings from the Seasonal Agricultural Survey (SAS) 2025 annual report, together with proposed agriculture and livestock […]

Kigali, Rwanda – A total of 47 junior officers from Rwanda’s security and law-enforcement agencies have completed a five-month leadership and conflict management course at the National Police College (NPC) in Musanze district. The officers graduated on January 16, 2026, after completing the 13th intake of the Police Junior Command and Staff Course (PJCSC). The […]

Kigali, Rwanda – Between September and November 2025, Rwanda recorded a significant surge in malaria infections, with 442,678 cases reported, according to statistics from the Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC). It has been reported that the increase was largely due to the rainy season, which created ideal breeding conditions for mosquitos. Specifically, 114,804 cases were recorded […]

Kigali, Rwanda – A coalition of nine political parties without presidential candidates has formally endorsed President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni ahead of Uganda’s general elections scheduled for Thursday, January 15, 2026. The endorsement was announced by Stella Birah Nambuya, President of the Deliberate Vote and leader of the Republican Women and Youth Party, during a press […]

Kigali, Rwanda – Rwanda’s Parliament has passed a far-reaching new road traffic law, replacing legislation that had governed road use for nearly four decades and was widely considered outdated. The law was adopted on January 5, 2026, by all 77 Members of Parliament present during a plenary session, following a full day of article-by-article scrutiny […]

Kigali, Rwanda – Rwanda has taken a significant step forward in preventive healthcare by introducing a universal hepatitis B birth dose into its national routine immunization program, a move aimed at protecting every newborn from a lifelong and potentially fatal infection. The initiative, officially launched on January 2, 2026, ensures that all babies born in […]

Kigali, Rwanda – In 2025, Rwanda made significant progress in strengthening its health system, marking the first year of implementation of the Fifth Health Sector Strategic Plan (HSSP-5) alongside major reforms These reforms collectively aimed to improve access, quality, and sustainability of healthcare services. They include a new health law, revised health service tariffs, an […]

Kigali, Rwanda – President Paul Kagame has called on Rwandans to embrace greater self-reliance and collective responsibility as the country enters 2026, saying Rwanda’s development and long-term prosperity depend first and foremost on its own people. In his televised end-of-year address, the Head of State said 2025 closes with tangible progress across several fronts, despite […]

Kigali, Rwanda – The Government of Rwanda has extended the deadline for the mandatory artificial intelligence (AI) training for all public servants, following challenges that prevented full compliance within the initial timeframe set for the end of 2025. The extension was confirmed in an official letter issued by the Ministry of Public Service and Labour […]