Category: National

The Unstoppable Rise of Rwanda’s Travel and tourism Sector

Rwanda’s travel and tourism sector has achieved a milestone in 2024, breaking historic records in economic impact, visitor spending, and employment, and affirming the nation’s status as one of Africa’s fastest growing and sustainable travel destinations. Data released by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) reveals that the industry not only rebounded from the […]

Rwanda and Turkey Strengthen Digital Ties

Rwanda continues to position itself as a digital leader on the continent, with recent diplomatic engagements reflecting growing international partnerships in technology and innovation. On June 10, 2025, the Minister of ICT and Innovation, Paula Ingabire Musoni, held a high-level meeting with His Excellency Ambassador Aslan Alper Yüksel of the Republic of Turkey in Kigali. […]

Rwanda’s Akagera National Park Welcomes 70 Southern White Rhinos

In a monumental move that positions Rwanda at the forefront of global conservation, seventy Southern White Rhinos have been successfully relocated to Akagera National Park. This initiative is not only the largest single rhino translocation ever undertaken at once, but also marks a new chapter in the country’s ongoing efforts to restore endangered species and […]

MOH Urges Vigilance as Flu Season Brings New COVID-19 Cases

Rwandan health authorities have sounded the alarm over a fresh wave of seasonal illnesses, including a re-emergence of COVID-19 infections, as the country enters the dry season. The alert follows similar trends observed globally, with the World Health Organization (WHO) confirming a renewed surge in cases driven by a fast-spreading variant known as NB.1.8.1. The […]

Rwanda Marks 20 Years of Progress in Beating Plastic Pollution on World Environment Day 2025

On June 5, 2025, Rwanda marked two decades of committed action against plastic pollution as it hosted national celebrations for World Environment Day in Kigali. The event, themed “Ending Plastic Pollution,” brought together government officials, international development partners, private sector representatives, children and youth, underscoring a broad coalition united around environmental protection. Held at the […]

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 […]

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 […]

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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