Rwanda Launches $18M 5-year Agroforestry Program

On Tuesday, Rwanda’s Minister of Environment Dr. Jean D’Arc Mujawamariya officiated the launch of the Development of Agroforestry for Sustainable Agriculture in Rwanda – a 5-year project set to be implemented in Southern Province and Gakenke District. The Ministry says the project is worth $18 million (approximately Rwf23 billion) and will run from 2024 to […]

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BAL Announces Ticket Prices for Kigali Playoffs

The Basketball Africa League (BAL) has announced ticket sales information for the league’s playoffs and finals, which will take place in Kigali from May 24 to June 1. Scheduled to unfold at the BK Arena, the playoffs and finals will culminate in the crowning of the 2024 BAL champion. Currently, the teams that have made […]

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Photos: Kagame Meets FC Bayern Munich Top Executives

Kigali, August 28, 2023, Rwanda Press – Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame on Monday met with the visiting FC Bayern Munich delegation following the signing of a five-year football development and tourism promotion partnership with Rwanda. The delegation, led by Executive Board Member, Andreas Jung, met with President Kagame at his office in the capital Kigali. […]

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Madagascar President Rajoelina in Rwanda for 3-Day State Visit

Madagascar’s President, Andry Rajoelina, arrived in Rwanda on Sunday for a three-day working visit as the two countries aim to strengthen bilateral ties. Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, President Rajoelina was welcomed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, Dr. Vincent Biruta. The Madagascan leader was accompanied by senior officials, legislators and members […]

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Former Rwanda Agriculture Minister Appointed IFAD Vice President

Kigali, August 1, 2023, Rwanda Press – Former Rwanda’s Minister of Agriculture Dr Gerardine Mukeshimana, was on Monday appointed Vice-President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). IFAD is an international financial institution and a specialised agency of the United Nations that works to address poverty and hunger in rural areas of developing countries. […]

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Rwanda hosts first Women Deliver Conference to discuss gender equality, empowerment

Kigali, Rwanda Press, July 18, 2023- Rwanda is becoming the first African nation to host the Women Deliver conference and delegates are recommending the east African nation for its remarkable mileage in bridging the gender gap. The meeting is taking place from July 17 to 20. At the conference, President Paul Kagame urged participants from different […]

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Rwandan Peacekeeper Dies in Ambush in Central African Republic

A Rwandan soldier who is serving in a United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA), was shot dead in an ambush by armed terrorist militias on Monday, Rwandan Army confirmed on Tuesday. Rwanda is the fourth biggest troop-contributing country with 4,585 military personnel in support of the UN peacekeeping operations […]

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PHOTOS: Rwandan Muslim Community Joins World to Observe Eid-al-Adha

Kigali, Rwanda Press, June 28, 2023 – Thousands of Rwandan Muslim community on Wednesday flocked Kigali Pele stadium in the capital Kigali to observe Idd celebrations. The Idd celebrations or Eid-al-Adha take place on Dhul Hijjah, the 12th and final month of the Islamic calendar. Millions of Muslims worldwide commemorate the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim […]

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Rwanda, Kenya Defence Chiefs Hold Talks

Kigali, Rwanda Press, 27 June 2023 – The Chief of Defence Force of Kenya (KDF), General Francis Ogolla held talks with his Rwandan counterpart Lt Gen Mubarakh Muganga at the Rwanda Defence Force headquarters in the capital Kigali. The two army chiefs discussed military cooperation between the two regional armies, RDF statement stated. According to […]

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