Rwanda has made progress in agriculture in recent years, but the country is still far from achieving food self-sufficiency, government officials said Tuesday, warning that imports are rising rapidly while productivity and nutrition remain major concerns.
Rwandans living in the Republic of Congo on Feb. 1 marked Rwanda’s National Heroes Day, with community leaders urging citizens to honor their country abroad and pass on the Kinyarwanda language and Rwandan values to younger generations.
President Paul Kagame, first lady Jeannette Kagame and senior government officials on Saturday laid wreaths at the Heroes Monument in Kigali as Rwanda marked Heroes Day, a national commemoration honoring individuals who played pivotal roles in the country’s history.
Togolese President Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé arrived in Rwanda on 29th for working visit as the two countries seek to deepen bilateral cooperation across key sectors.
Rwanda’s Cabinet has appointed seasoned journalist Jean Maurice Uwera as Deputy Government Spokesperson, replacing Alain Mukuralinda, who died early last year in 2025.
The Rwanda Development Board (RDB) has issued a warning to the public about individuals impersonating the agency through promotional activities tied to the country’s tourism brand, “Visit Rwanda.”
Ministry of Health says cases of gender-based violence have increased over the past five years, with about 10,000 more survivors seeking medical care, a trend officials say reflects both rising abuse and improved reporting.
The Rwanda Social Security Board has stepped up efforts to recover unpaid pension contributions from employers, citing legal authority to seize assets, as it reports record growth in assets and profits and assures members of its long-term financial stability.
Government is preparing to overhaul its long-struggling biogas program after lawmakers raised concerns about widespread system failures and continued dependence on environmentally harmful cooking fuels.
Rwanda on Thursday welcomed 511 of its citizens who had been held hostage by the FDLR, the armed group responsible for the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi, in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
They say actions speak louder than words. For Paloma Lengema, general manager of BIC East Africa, the company’s success speaks volumes — sharp, bold, and enduring, much like the iconic BIC Cristal pen itself.
The Rwanda Meteorology Agency (Meteo Rwanda) has announced that the country is expected to experience heavier-than-usual rainfall during the second half of November 2025.
