President Paul Kagame has been appointed co-chair of the newly established Global Commission on AI for Good, a major United Nations-backed initiative aimed at shaping the future of artificial intelligence while ensuring its benefits are shared more equitably across the world. The commission, announced by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), will be co-chaired by Kagame […]
East African leaders have called on the region to take control of its Artificial Intelligence future. This comes as the 4th EAC Science, Technology and Innovation Conference opened in Kigali on Monday March 30th. The three-day meeting brings together policymakers, researchers, and innovators to explore how AI can drive growth across sectors like education, agriculture, and […]
Rwanda continues to set the pace for the world in autonomous delivery systems, particularly in healthcare logistics and resilient supply chains. The country has become the first in the world to build a nationwide autonomous delivery network in partnership with Zipline, a U.S. drone logistics company, expanding from rural medical deliveries to integrated national coverage […]
Rwanda and Brazil have taken a significant step to boost bilateral trade and investment, with new agreements signed at the Rwanda-Brazil Economic Cooperation Forum held in Kigali today. During the forum, Jean-Guy K. Afrika, CEO of the Rwanda Development Board (RDB), and Jorge Viana, President of the Brazilian Export Promotion Agency (APEX-Brazil), signed a Memorandum […]
Rwanda’s agricultural productivity could face growing pressure after new data showed that fewer than four in ten farmers used improved seeds in 2025, raising concerns about crop yields, food security, and the country’s long-term agricultural goals. According to the Seasonal Agricultural Survey – Annual Report 2025 by the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR), […]
The coffee sector experiences unprecedented growth, driven by increased export volumes and rising global prices. Rwanda’s coffee sector registered a landmark performance in 2025, with export revenues reaching an unprecedented nearly $150 million. This growth was driven by increased export volumes, rising global coffee prices, and sustained investment in production and market expansion, according to […]
New bilateral agreements aim to enhance international connectivity and align aviation standards. The government of Rwanda has officially enacted a new set of bilateral air service agreements with 12 countries following the publication of relevant laws and presidential orders in the Official Gazette of the Republic of Rwanda on December 19, 2025. The agreements, which […]
Rwanda’s agricultural export sector is closing the year on a strong note after generating USD 13.76 million from the export of 9,538 metric tons of agricultural products between December 15 and 19, 2025, according to data released by the National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB). The earnings were driven mainly by Rwanda’s traditional export commodities, […]
The Ministry of Infrastructure has confirmed that Rwanda’s new Centre of Excellence for Aviation Skills (CEAS) will begin operations in 2028, coinciding with the completion of the new Bugesera International Airport, currently under construction. The CEAS, developed by Akagera Aviation, aims to train the next generation of pilots and aviation professionals, offering programs in piloting, […]
Rwanda’s imports from Kenya have plummeted by over 80 percent in the past year, signaling one of the most significant changes in the country’s regional trade patterns, Kigali, December 2025 The National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR) reported in its Formal External Trade in Goods – October 2025 report that imports from Kenya fell […]