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Rwanda Joins New Africa-Wide Project Tackling Youth Unemployment

For thousands of young Rwandans entering the job market each year, finding decent work remains a daunting challenge. A new Africa-wide research initiative launched in Kigali this week hopes to change that by putting youth voices at the centre of policy and systems reform.

Kagame Meets UAE Media Chief to Strengthen Bilateral Ties

President Paul Kagame on Tuesday received Sheikh Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed, chairman of the United Arab Emirates National Media Office (NMO) and the UAE Media Council, for talks focused on strengthening media cooperation between the two countries.

Manufacturing and Energy Sectors Lead Industrial Boom

Rwanda’s industrial production grew 6.3% in July compared with the same month last year, driven by strong performance in energy, manufacturing, and mining, the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR) reported Tuesday.

NESA Calls for Compliance With School Travel Timetable

Rwanda’s National Examination and School Inspection Authority (NESA) has called on parents to respect the official schedule for returning children to school, saying the phased plan will help students prepare better and ease transportation challenges.

Rwanda Leads Push for Africa’s Aviation Revolution

Rwanda is positioning itself at the forefront of Africa’s aviation transformation, hosting the 9th Aviation Africa Summit and Exhibition, where President Paul Kagame urged nations to make air travel more affordable and accessible.

Students Excel in 2024/2025 National Exams, Pass Rate Hits 89%

Rwanda’s Ministry of Education (MINEDUC) announced Monday that 94,409 students passed the 2024/2025 national secondary school leaving exams, bringing the national pass rate to 89.1%, up from 78% last year. Out of 106,418 registered candidates, 106,079 sat for the exams. Male students outperformed females, passing (…)

Rwanda’s Judiciary Wraps Up 109,000 Cases in 2024/25 Year

Rwanda’s courts handled 109,192 cases out of 182,527 scheduled for trial during the 2024/25 judicial year, Supreme Court President and head of the Judiciary Mukantaganzwa Domitilla announced Monday, September 1, 2025, at the official launch of the 2025/26 judicial year.