Country
Rwanda
Rwanda is a landlocked country in East Africa with a lush, mountainous landscape. Its famous Volcanoes National Park is home to mountain gorillas and golden monkeys. The park also includes Mount Karisimbi, at 4,507 meters in elevation, and four other forest-covered volcanoes. To the southwest, Nyungwe National Park has an ancient montane tropical forest that is home to chimpanzees and other primates.
Latest news
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Rwanda: Carbon credits have already generated $1.5 million
Rwanda has registered 29 projects in its carbon market and reports generating approximately $1.5 million from credit sales, according to figures presented on September 16 by the environmental… -
Rwanda: Industry surges by 18%, GDP grows by 9.4%
Rwanda's economy grew by 9.4% in the second quarter of 2026. The industrial sector, which rose by 18%, provided the largest sectoral contribution to this growth, ahead of… -
DRC-Rwanda: Peace agreement discussions resume Wednesday in Geneva
Kinshasa and Kigali will meet on September 16 and 17 in Geneva for the seventh session of the security coordination mechanism. The meeting will review the implementation of… -
Rwanda: State acquires 25% stake in joint venture to develop tungsten
Kigali will provide the Shyorongi exploration concession and a processing license to Almonty Rwanda, which will retain 75% of the capital. -
Rwanda: 250,000 tonnes of steel per year to reduce imports
Rwanda has inaugurated an integrated steel plant in Musanze capable of producing 250,000 tonnes annually. The country aims to reduce a steel import bill that exceeded $150 million… -
Rwanda-Tanzania: Military meeting in Nyagatare on border security
The Rwandan and Tanzanian armies are holding their 16th border commanders' meeting in Nyagatare, focusing on security and cooperation along their shared border. -
Rwanda: Agricultural export revenues reach 1.1 billion dollars in 2025/2026
Rwanda’s agricultural exports generated $1.1 billion during the 2025/2026 fiscal year, according to the National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB). This result represents an increase of about 24%… -
Rwanda: 46 million dollars raised from the EU to strengthen agricultural resilience
Rwanda and the European Union have concluded a financing agreement of 40 million euros, which is about 46.2 million dollars, to modernize Rwandan agriculture. The arrangement aims to… -
Kigali hosts an academy dedicated to the political leadership of African women.
The United Nations Development Programme, the African Union, the African Women Leaders Network, and the African School of Governance launched an academy in Kigali aimed at enhancing women’s… -
“We are not here to give away free points,” Rwanda warns South Africa
Already eliminated, Rwanda intends to play spoiler against South Africa on Tuesday, to finish the 2026 World Cup qualifiers on a positive note. Already eliminated from the race… -
World Cup 2026 (Q): the official lineups for South Africa vs Rwanda
Needing to win to have any hope of at least reaching the playoffs, South Africa faces Rwanda this Tuesday evening (5 p.m.) in the 10th matchday of the… -
2026 World Cup (Q): the official lineups for Rwanda vs Benin
Rwanda takes on Benin this Friday in Kigali, as part of the 9th matchday of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The official lineups of both teams have been… -
World Cup 2026 (Q): Rwanda’s coach promises to torpedo Benin’s plans
Ahead of hosting Benin for their final home match of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, Adel Amrouche and his men are showing unwavering determination. The Rwandan coach believes… -
CDM 2026 (Q) – Rwanda: “we can beat Benin,” the Amavubi captain
Less than 24 hours before the decisive match against Benin, counting for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, the captain of the Rwandan national team, Djihad Bizimana, called on… -
Diplomatic Break: Rwanda Cuts Ties with Belgium
Rwanda’s decision to sever diplomatic relations with Belgium comes amid rising tensions between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda, reigniting fears of a regional conflict in…