Rwanda Earns $13.8m from Agricultural Exports in Four Days
Rwanda earned $13.83 million from agricultural and livestock exports in just four days, between October 5 and 9, 2026, according to the National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB).
Kagame Thanks Ramaphosa for Support on Rwanda’s F1 Deal
Rwandan President Paul Kagame has thanked South African President Cyril Ramaphosa for congratulating Rwanda on securing a 10-year agreement to host Formula 1 racing, with the event expected to return to Africa in the early 2030s.
Rwanda Records Less Rainfall, Higher Temperatures in Early October
Rainfall across much of Rwanda was below normal during the first 10 days of October, while temperatures remained higher than usual, according to the Rwanda Meteorology Agency, Meteo Rwanda.
Rwanda Police Seize Banned Alcoholic Drinks in Kigali
Police in Kigali have seized large quantities of banned alcoholic drinks from bars and storage facilities in a series of operations targeting traders suspected of selling products that pose a risk to public health.
Kagame says Rwanda ready to bring Formula 1 back to Africa
Rwanda is preparing to host Formula 1 racing in 2030, with President Paul Kagame saying the country is ready to work with the sport’s organisers to bring one of the world’s biggest motorsport events back to Africa.
Prime Insurance promises swift compensation for traders hit by GOICO Plaza fire
Prime Insurance has pledged to speed up insurance claims for its clients affected by the fire that destroyed goods and property at GOICO Plaza in Musanze, as traders begin to assess their losses and consider how to rebuild their businesses.
Rwanda, Mali seek closer ties in security and national reconciliation
Rwanda and Mali are looking to strengthen their relations, with security cooperation, peace and national reconciliation among the key issues discussed during talks between their foreign ministers in Bamako.
Kenya environment official among five injured in helicopter crash
Kenya’s Principal Secretary for Environment, Festus Ng’eno, was among five people injured when a Kenya Forest Service helicopter crashed while taking off at Kericho Golf Club on Monday, police said
Rwanda and China sign deal to boost aviation safety
Rwanda and China have signed a new agreement to strengthen aviation safety, improve aircraft certification and enhance cooperation between their civil aviation authorities.
Pope Leo XIV to undergo surgery for small lung nodule
Pope Leo XIV is expected to undergo surgery to remove a small nodule found in one of his lungs, with the Vatican confirming that he will be admitted to hospital on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.