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 Emmanuel Ntirenganya
Emmanuel Ntirenganya
Hawa Niyigena, Chief Executive Officer of WIZ-UP Ltd, showcases some of hercompany's products at Africa Food Sysytems Forum in Kigali, on September 5, 2024 (Photo by Emmanuel Ntirenganya)
Agriculture
Rwanda to benefit from new agri SMEs de-risking fund
R-L: FAO Representative in Rwanda, Coumba Sow; the Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources, Ildephonse Musafiri; the Minister of State for Youth and Arts, Sandrine Umutoni; FAO Assistant Director-General and Regional Representative for Africa Abebe Haile-Gabriel; and Sophie Kabano, Curator and Cultural Promoter at Rwanda Arts Initiative, launch Uruhimbi: Rwanda Gastronomy and Culinary Art, in Kigali, on September 4, 2024 (Photo by Jean Pierre Mazimpaka at MINAGRI).
Featured
New book showcases Rwanda’s gastronomy, culinary treasure
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente presided over the launch of a new report titled 'Harnessing the Private Sector for Food Systems Transformation in Africa' in Kigali on September 3. Courtesy
Agriculture
Africa’s urban food market share growing, new report shows
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente addresses delegates as he officially opened the 2024 Africa Food Systems Forum (AFS Forum 2024). Courtesy
Africa
AFS Forum: Ngirente urges action to address malnutrition in Africa
Emmanuel Ndayizigiye, Chief Executive Officer of Yalla Yalla Group (C) speaks on a panel discussion  at Africa Food Systems Forum in Kigali on Monday, September 2. COURTESY
Africa
High food imports top on agenda as Africa food forum kicks off
Agronomists work in a potato seed multiplication centre in Musanze District. Rwanda is getting ready to test genetically modified potato varieties resistant to late blight.  Sam Ngendahimana..
Agriculture
Researchers root for agricultural biotech to tackle food insecurity in Africa
President Paul Kagame arrives in Bali, Indonesia for  the 2nd Indonesia-Africa Forum, on Sunday, September 1. Photos by Village Urugwiro
International
PHOTOS: Kagame in Bali for Indonesia-Africa forum
Rwanda Defence Force's Army Chief of Staff Maj Gen Vincent Nyakarundi, and UPDF Land Forces Commander, Lt Gen Kayanja Muhanga at the meeting in Mbarara. The bilateral meeting aimed at strengthening cross-border cooperation and curbing cross-border crimes between Rwanda and Uganda. Courtesy
Security
RDF, UPDF discuss cross-border security
Agronomist works in a potato seed multiplication centre in Musanze District. Rwanda is getting ready to test genetically modified potato varieties resistant to late blight.  Sam Ngendahimana
Agriculture
Rwanda to begin GMO trials for potatoes by February 2025
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Rwanda
Why the Rwandan Senate cannot be dissolved
NEC Chairperson Oda Gasinzigwa speaks as Executive Secretary Charles Munyaneza looks on during a press conference in Kigali on Friday, August 30.
Elections
Why Supreme Court rejected nine senatorial candidatures
Farmers irrigating chills pepper crops in Kayonza District, the intra-African agricultural trade reached a new high of $17 billion, finally surpassing its previous peak in 2013, and 2024. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Agriculture
Intra-African agricultural trade reaches $17b
Irembo staff shows residents how Irembo operate through Byikorere Compaign. Courtesy
Technology
More land services now accessible through Irembo
Women collect their contribution in their Ikibina in Muko Sector, Musanze. The new legislation governing tontines – commonly known as ibimina – is expected to deter mismanagement of funds saved by members. Sam
Finance
New ibimina regulation to ensure security, accountability
Jean de Dieu Niyonzima, one of best performers in O-Level national exams, receives a Lenovo laptop during the release of the results on Monday, August 27.
Education
Visually impaired student among top performers in national exams
The Minister Interior Dr Vincent Biruta and  Maj Gen (Rtd) David Tamba Ocil Taluva, Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Sierra Leone during the signing agreement in Kigali on Monday, August 26.Courtesy
Rwanda
Rwanda, Sierra Leone sign internal security deal
Prof. Penina Uwimbabazi, the only candidate contesting to represent private institutions of higher learning. Courtesy
Elections
Who is Prof. Uwimbabazi, the sole senatorial candidate for private varsities?
Workers on duty at Kitabi Tea Factory in Nyamagabe District. Tea is one of Rwanda’s top agricultural exports. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Economy
Nine priority sectors for new industrial policy in Rwanda

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