KABISA, a Rwandan company that sells and leases electric vehicles, has started testing the use of solar power at its electric vehicle charging stations as part of a plan to source 50% of the electricity used at its stations from solar energy.
The Government of Rwanda has expressed its condolences to the family of Dafroza Mukarumongi Gauthier, as well as to her husband, Alain Gauthier, who worked alongside her in the search for evidence and efforts to bring to justice individuals who participated in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.
Prime Minister Dr Justin Nsengiyumva has announced that the value of Rwanda’s international trade increased by 89%, rising from $4.9 billion, equivalent to more than RWF 7.2 trillion, in 2017 to $9.4 billion, or over RWF 13.9 trillion, in 2025.
President Paul Kagame has administered the oath of office to Senator Wellars Gasamagera and Member of Parliament Ben Niyonshuti, who have joined Rwanda’s Parliament, urging them to fulfil their sworn responsibilities diligently.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called on European partners to make additional diesel supplies available quickly. He said American farmers, truck drivers and businesses should not be forced to carry the full impact of rising fuel costs.
Rwanda’s plans to develop nuclear energy are opening new opportunities for local companies as the country prepares to build the skills and industries needed to support its future nuclear programme.
Rwanda has reduced maternal deaths by 30% over the past two years by using digital health systems that help healthcare providers identify pregnant women at high risk of complications early and take appropriate action.
Nkundimana Augustin, founder of Agric AI, a Rwandan company developing artificial intelligence (AI) technology for agriculture, has explained how the innovation could help modernize farming, particularly by enabling farmers to identify crop problems early and find appropriate solutions.
Kenyan President William Ruto, Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni and Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed joined Nigerian businessman Aliko Dangote at the launch of a $16 billion oil refinery project in Lamu, Kenya.
Fatima Zahra El Mansouri has been appointed Prime Minister of Morocco, becoming the first woman to hold the position in the country after her Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) won the largest number of seats in last week’s parliamentary elections.
