Headwinds from the war in Ukraine, tightening of global financial conditions, consecutive weak agricultural seasons, and structural decline of external concessional financing have also put pressure on Rwanda’s economy…
The House of Lords International Agreements Committee has launched an inquiry into the UK-Rwanda Agreement for the Provision of an Asylum Partnership. The inquiry will consider how the Agreement protects migrants…
In 2024, countries with more than half the world’s population—over four billion people—will send their citizens to the polls. 76 countries are scheduled to hold elections in which all voters have the chance to cast a…
Headwinds from the war in Ukraine, tightening of global financial conditions, consecutive weak agricultural seasons, and structural decline of external concessional financing have also put pressure on Rwanda’s economy…
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Rwanda and the United Kingdom are exploring a new deal that could allow the transfer of illegal migrants to Rwanda despite the Supreme Court ruling that refugees sent to the country face a risk of being returned to…
In a courtroom in Brussels, Belgium, the trial of Seraphin Twahirwa and Pierre Basabose is in progress. The prosecution made it clear on Tuesday that the crimes allegedly committed by the accused are severe, urging for…
Bank of Kigali is looking to facilitate more Rwandans living abroad to send money and invest back home through the revamped Diaspora Banking Offering, which was specifically redesigned to cater to their banking needs.…
In the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), things are getting worse as President Felix Tshisekedi is about to be inaugurated. This was after President M23 said that their leaders were killed by the Congolese army…
The 19th National Dialogue Council Umushyikirano is convening on January 23 and 24, bringing together various stakeholders to deliberate on critical national issues. The government, in a statement released on January…
In 2024, countries with more than half the world’s population—over four billion people—will send their citizens to the polls. 76 countries are scheduled to hold elections in which all voters have the chance to cast a…
In a courtroom in Brussels, Belgium, the trial of Seraphin Twahirwa and Pierre Basabose is in progress. The prosecution made it clear on Tuesday that the crimes allegedly committed by the accused are severe, urging for…
The first Rwanda Day since 2019 is scheduled to be held in Washington DC, US, in the first week of February 2024. Rwanda Day, the foremost rallying platform for Rwandans living abroad, has slowly gained economic and…
For as long as documented, Rwandans have relied on farming. Agriculture has always been much more than just growing food. It was a source of livelihood for millions of Rwandan households, a source of pride and social…
Equity Bank’s ambitious plans to acquire local banks across east Africa that had been on hold since 2020, have resumed as the bank’s Rwanda branch acquires Cogebanque Plc, with the acquisition of 99.8 percent stake.…
Eight districts held local elections on Thursday to fill vacant executive committees and district councils. From the district councils, new mayors were appointed. Some districts had remained without mayors when they…
Africa’s first mRNA vaccine manufacturing facility in Kigali is set to begin operations by December 18, two years after a vaccine production company from Germany, BioNTech signed an MoU with Rwanda. The process of…
Rwanda’s 19th National Dialogue, Umushyikirano, is expected to kick off on January 23-24 in Kigali. The two-day forum is an annual national discussion held in person. Last year’s Umushyikirano was held after suspension…
President Paul Kagame has told the UK that the success of their deal to move migrants to Rwanda is not Rwanda's problem but the UK's. Kagame hinted that Rwanda might consider giving back the money the UK has already…
Following two years of food inflation, Rwanda now looks at a favorable food security situation in 2024, thanks to the September- November 2023 timely and onset rainfall that set the stage for fertile farms. According…
The House of Lords International Agreements Committee has launched an inquiry into the UK-Rwanda Agreement for the Provision of an Asylum Partnership. The inquiry will consider how the Agreement protects migrants…
Equity Bank’s ambitious plans to acquire local banks across east Africa that had been on hold since 2020, have resumed as the bank’s Rwanda branch acquires Cogebanque Plc, with the acquisition of 99.8 percent stake.…
Chad, the DRC, and Rwanda have all dismissed reports that they have had discussions with Israel on taking in Gaza's forcibly displaced Palestinians. The three African countries have dismissed Israeli media reports that…
Shortage of public vehicles have persisted in Kigali and continues to subject commuters to long queues and high cost. The issue was heightened after high operation costs pushed some bus companies out of business…