Rwanda

Félicien Kabuga, the businessman accused of having planned the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, died at 91 in The Hague, the Netherlands, where he was under detention in a hospital, the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals announced

Construction is 90% complete in Heza Estate, a residential development in Batsinda, Kigali, with 548 homes; Buyers may purchase units through flexible instalment payment plans or mortgage at competitive rates negotiated by Rwanda Social Security Board

Onion post-harvest losses in Rwanda will be reduced from 15% to 7%, thanks to new drying and storage facilities, as the National Agricultural Export Development Board moves to help support horticulture exports, of which onions are a staple

At Rusumo Cross-Border Market works are underway to restore power and improve sanitation to revive business activity following complaints from traders for three weeks without electricity; completed in 2022 the market still has many vacant stalls

World Tuberculosis Day has been celebrated at Gasabo District headquarters in Kigali under the theme “Together we can end tuberculosis”; the number of deaths has declined from 77 per 100.000 people in 2000 to 3,4 in 2024, a 95,6% reduction

The Appeal Tribunal for refugees and asylum seekers, established in 2024, now has two co-presidents, four members, and a registrar; former diplomat and Minister of Justice Edda Mukabagwiza was appointed co-president alongside Jean Damascène Rusanganwa

Access Bank Rwanda employees are leading a series of community initiatives, delivering healthcare, education, social support through the bank’s Employee Volunteering Program which empowers staff to identify and implement projects aligned with local needs

The Mayor of Rubavu District assured visitors planning holidays on the lake about safety during the festive season; remarks were made at the inauguration of Beach Expo 2025, an annual event organised by the Private Sector Federation in Western Province

Report “Strengthening Labour Inspections for Decent Work and Enterprise Compliance in Rwanda” shows that inspection system has improved workplace safety and compliance, but major gaps and workers’ risks remain especially in mining and construction sectors

National Unity and Reconciliation Barometer has risen to 95,3%, reflecting continued progress in strengthening unity, reconciliation, and resilience across Rwanda, according to a new report by the Ministry of National Unity and Civic Engagement

Truck drivers are concerned over restrictions that prevent them from operating on Kigali’s roads during certain hours, a measure the government says is aimed at reducing traffic and accidents in the city, and they are calling for dedicated truck routes

A case of Uburenga disease has been reported in Kanama, Nyakiriba and Kanzenze Sectors; the announcement was made by the Rwanda Agriculture and Livestock Development Agency to everyone, especially livestock farmers in Rubavu District, Western Province