Global Festival of Cooling Debuts in Rwanda

Kigali, Rwanda, will take center stage from 6–10 October 2025 as the Africa Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Cooling and Cold-chain (ACES) hosts the inaugural Festival of Cooling—a groundbreaking event…

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Rutsiro to open new hospital connecting with U.S. doctors

A new hospital, Kivu Hills Medical Center, has been inaugurated in Boneza Sector, Rutsiro District, and is set to begin receiving outpatients by the end of 2025. The facility will…

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Rwanda Steps Up Global Fight Against HFCs on International Ozone Day

Kigali— Rwanda has placed its fight against harmful hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) at the center of this year’s International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer, showcasing its leadership in phasing…

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Rwanda’s Parliament Rejects EU Call to Release Victoire Ingabire

A report from Rwanda’s Joint Parliamentary Committees on Political Affairs has strongly criticized a resolution by the European Union (EU) that called for the release of opposition figure Victoire Ingabire,…

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Hydropower on Sebeya River Showcased to Kigali Energy Delegates

On Thursday, September 11, 2025, participants of the 5th Kigali Renewable Energy for Sustainable Growth (RE4SG) Conference toured Rubavu District to see firsthand how Rwanda is harnessing natural resources to…

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Rwandans urged to go solar, with option to sell the surplus power

The Ministry of Infrastructure (MININFRA), together with Energy Private Developers (EPD) and other government partners, is promoting renewable energy—particularly solar power—by encouraging households to install solar panels with option to…

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Kigali workshop targets cheaper and faster air travel in Africa

Traveling across Africa by air could soon become faster and more affordable, as regional aviation bodies intensify efforts to harmonize regulations and protect passenger rights under the Yamoussoukro Decision (YD).…

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Burundi Army Tests weapons near Bujumbura Airport

The Burundian National Defense Forces (FDNB) have announced that weapons are being tested near Bujumbura, specifically around Camp 111 in Gatumba. Authorities urged residents not to mistake the activity for…

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Kigali is hosting a Pan-African Renewable Energy Conference

Kigali– Rwanda is hosting the 5th edition of the Renewable Energy for Sustainable Growth (RE4SG) Conference and Exhibition from September 8–12, 2025, bringing together global leaders, investors, innovators, and policymakers…

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A total lunar eclipse witnessed worldwide on September 7, 2025

People across all continents—and in Rwanda in particular—witnessed a total lunar eclipse on the evening of Sunday, September 7, 2025. A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth passes directly between…

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