Over 19,000 Rwandan students miss school as academic year begins
More than 19,000 students in Rwanda's Northern and Western provinces have not returned to school since the start of the 2026/2027 academic year.
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More than 19,000 students in Rwanda's Northern and Western provinces have not returned to school since the start of the 2026/2027 academic year.
Rwanda marked International Day of Older Persons with a call to action for communities, especially the youth, to prioritize and care for the elderly.
Rwandan teachers say commuting long distances to work affects education quality.
Heavy fighting breaks out in eastern Congo as M23 rebels capture Numbi, a strategic location rich in minerals and on a key highway.
Rwandan authorities have called on teachers to focus on shaping the country's future leaders, emphasizing the importance of their role in educating and nurturing students.
Sub-Saharan Africa's economy is projected to grow 4.3% in 2026, but poverty and job creation remain significant challenges.
Rwandan authorities have arrested and charged a man with hiring someone to kill his brother in Nyanza district.
Kenya and Rwanda have signed 11 new agreements to enhance cooperation in security, immigration, justice, housing, water, culture, and other areas.
Airtel Rwanda recognises customer support teams for dedication to improving customer experience
Former UN Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide Alice Wairimu Nderitu emphasizes that the legal record on the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda is clear and unassailable.
Rwanda says FDLR's demands for neutralization are unacceptable
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a loan of approximately $52 billion for Rwanda, pending approval from the IMF's Executive Board.