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October 10, 2025, 9:33 pm
EU's €95m Commitment to Rwanda Is a Major Boost for Vaccine Manufacturing
- [New Times] The partnership between Rwanda and the European Union has taken another decisive step forward, with a €95 million investment directed toward vaccine production, medical innovation, and economic inclusion.
30 LNP Officers Undergo Specialized Training in Rwanda
- [Liberian Observer] Thirty officers of the Liberia National Police (LNP) are currently in Rwanda attending two Specialized Training Programs -- the Senior Police Commanders Course and the Special Forces Training Course -- organized by the Rwanda National Police (RNP) under the sponsorship of the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR).
Amavubi's Struggles Under Amrouche - Is Time Running Out for the Belgian Coach?
- [New Times] Maybe it's not the time to ring the alarm bell. Not the moment to press the panic button, but it's hard to deny the fact that Rwanda head coach Adel Amrouche is a man under pressure.
From Banners to Reality - What Will It Take to Fix Poor Customer Service?
- [New Times] For many Rwandans, getting help from a service provider has become more frustrating than ever. The days when a simple phone call could connect you to a human being are quickly disappearing.
Rwanda's Vaccine Production, Economic Inclusion Get €95 Million Boost From EU
- [New Times] Rwanda's efforts to advance vaccine production, economic inclusion, and medical innovation have received a major boost after the European Union (EU) committed a new €95 million (over Rwf 160 billion) investment to support the initiatives.
Partnership With Africa Must Share Risk and Reward - Kagame to World Leaders
- [New Times] President Paul Kagame has issued a call for world leaders to embrace a new model of cooperation between Africa and Europe, urging partnerships built on equality, shared risk, and mutual benefit, as global economic and political shifts reshape traditional approaches to globalisation.
Rwandan MP Leads Bid for Universal Healthcare in East Africa
- [New Times] The East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) on October 7 passed a motion urging the East African Community (EAC) Council of Ministers and Partner States to accelerate efforts toward achieving universal health coverage across the region to ensure that no citizen of the community is left behind in terms of accessing medical care.
Kagame, Trump Advisor for Africa Discuss Regional Peace Efforts
- [New Times] President Paul Kagame on Thursday, October 9, met with Massad Boulos, the U.S. Senior Advisor for Africa, for discussions on peace and security in the Great Lakes Region.
Rwandan Coffee Sets New Record, Fetching $88 Per Kilo At Auction
- [New Times] Rwanda's coffee industry has achieved another milestone after a batch of specialty coffee from K-Organics Ltd, based in Huye District, Southern Province, sold at an impressive $88.18 (about Rwf130,000) per kilogramme during an online auction held on October 8.
Solar Cold Rooms Bring Relief to Farmers Battling Post-Harvest Losses
- [New Times] More solar-powered cold storage facilities are needed in Rwanda's rural areas to tackle post-harvest losses of fresh produce especially fruits and vegetables, according to the Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board (RAB).
What to Know About Rwanda's New Rwf400bn Plan to Curb Biodiversity Loss
- [New Times] The government has launched a National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP), expected to cost Rwf399.8 billion from 2025 to 2030.
Somalia and Rwanda Strengthen Bilateral Defense Cooperation
- [Radio Dalsan] Somalia and Rwanda have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening defense and security cooperation, as senior military officials from both nations held high-level talks in Kigali.
Liberia Standards Authority Joins Iso, Afsec As Director General Departs for Global Leaders Gathering in Rwanda
- [FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The Liberia Standards Authority (LiSA) has achieved a major milestone by gaining Correspondent Membership of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
How Umurerwa Is Helping Women Reclaim Bodies, Minds
- [New Times] At 29 years old, Celine Umurerwa has transformed her personal journey of self-discovery into a mission to help women reconnect with themselves. Her path began during a five-year stay in Nigeria, where she experienced the disorientation and stress that comes from living away from home. Feeling lost, she started searching for something to help her reconnect with herself.
How Standards Can Open Global Markets for African SMEs
- [New Times] At the ongoing International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) Annual Meeting 2025 in Kigali, one topic has taken centre stage: how to help micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) meet standards certification requirements to access broader markets and drive sustainable national development.
Mahwi Grain Millers Lists Second Tranche Bond On Bourse
- [New Times] Mahwi Grain Millers, a local producer of grain and other milling products based in Bugesera Industrial Park, on October 8, listed its second tranche bond on the Rwanda Stock Exchange (RSE), marking another step in the firm's presence in the country's capital market.
How Drones Could Transform Vaccine Delivery in Rwanda
- [New Times] Scientists in cooling systems have proposed the use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), known as drones, in vaccine delivery as a way to support rural health centres that face unstable electricity supply and unreliable refrigeration equipment for vaccine storage.
Rwanda Turns to Machine Learning and Satellites to Boost Precision Agriculture
- [New Times] The government is embracing advanced technologies like machine learning and satellite imagery to transform the agriculture sector, with a strong focus on engaging youth and improving efficiency, sustainability, and profitability, according to the Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources, Mark Cyubahiro Bagabe.
End of Price Regulation Opens New Chapter for Rwandan Farmers
- [New Times] Since last year, the Government has stopped setting prices for agricultural produce -- a major policy shift that now leaves price negotiations entirely to farmers and buyers.
The Hidden Benefits of Boredom in a Fast-Paced World
- [New Times] From the 19th to the 20th century newspaper obsession to our current doomscrolling craze, it is hard to overlook the idea that the desire for instant gratification is anything but a recent phenomenon. I find a truly imperative question for this generation to be: 'When was the last time you were bored without reaching for your phone or computer?' A time where your brain was not engrossed, but instead, in what I would like to call a 'creatide'--a combination of the word creativity and reside--to describe
BRD, Badea Sign Rwf36bn Loan for Private Sector Growth
- [New Times] The Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD) and the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA) on Wednesday, October 8, signed a $25 million concessional loan (approx. Rwf36 billion) to boost private sector growth.
You Made the Right Choice, Rubavu Mayor Tells Returnees From DR Congo
- [New Times] A total of 382 Rwandans returned from DR Congo on Wednesday, October 8, as part of an ongoing joint repatriation effort supported by the UN Refugee Agency.
12 Major Events to Watch in Kigali Before 2025 Ends
- [New Times] Rwanda is gearing up for what officials are calling a "busy end of the year", as the country prepares to host a series of high-profile conferences and summits in the last quarter of 2025.
Govt Set to Inaugurate Over 150km of New Roads
- [New Times] The government is set to inaugurate a number of newly completed road projects in various parts of the country on Thursday, October 9.
When It Rained Tennis in Rubavu
- [New Times] Yet again, for the 8th time, more than 100 lawn tennis enthusiasts raised to the border town of Rubavu to what continuously proves to be the highest anticipated event on Rwanda's social tennis calendar.
Digital Health for Community Impact - Beyond Access to Real Transformation
- [New Times] The internet, computers, and smartphones have changed our lives forever and these technologies have not left the healthcare industry untouched. The Covid-19 pandemic accelerated this change and the adoption of digital health technologies. Health apps and tele-health platforms have brought a new way for patient-doctor interaction, access to health information, and patient self-monitoring.
Somali Defence Chief in Rwanda to Strengthen Cooperation
- [New Times] The Chief of Defence Forces of the Somali National Armed Forces, Major General Odawa Yusuf Rage, and his delegation, on October 7, visited Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) headquarters in Kimihurura to strengthen the existing defence cooperation between the two countries' armed forces.
House Approves Air Service Agreements Rwanda Signed With 12 Countries
- [New Times] The Chamber of Deputies on Tuesday, October 7, approved twelve draft laws ratifying air services agreements signed by the Rwandan government with multiple countries to expand international and regional aviation connections.
Kagame Warns Ministers Against Repeating Mistakes
- [Nile Post] Rwandan President Paul Kagame on Monday warned government officials against repeating mistakes, emphasizing that public service should prioritise the interests of Rwandans over personal gain.
More Details Emerge About 14 Officials Arrested in Nyabihu
- [New Times] Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) on October 7, has confirmed the arrest of 14 officials in Nyabihu District who are under investigation for allegedly embezzling funds meant for renovating homes of survivors of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.
