Stories from Rwanda

Kigali is expanding its public transport system with a new downtown bus terminal, additional bus lanes, and bike lanes. The city is also increasing its fleet of electric buses. The terminal is expected to improve connectivity and efficiency. This development aims to improve connectivity and accessibility within the city. The terminal is expected to accommodate a increase in passenger volume and enhance connectivity within the city. The opening ceremony was attended by local officials. The opening marks a development for Kigali's infrastructure. Ownership of the land occupied by Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 will change hands under a P48-billion deal between two government agencies.

Kigali has taken note of declarations from the UN Secretary-General regarding Congo's peace efforts. Rwanda acknowledges the efforts and commits to honoring its engagement in the peace accord. Kigali has acknowledged the peace efforts being made by the Democratic Republic of Congo. The acknowledgement could pave the way for further cooperation.

Rwanda has achieved over 96% immunization coverage for its children. Small pockets of zero-dose children still exist in hard-to-reach rural areas and among mobile populations.

Côte d'Ivoire is presenting and defending its maternal health strategy before the Gates Foundation in Kigali, Rwanda.

A record 200 delegates have gathered in Kigali for the Africa Investment Forum, an event focused on the continent's private sector. The forum aims to develop intra-African trade and remove barriers to its functioning.

Rwanda is reportedly implementing policies to stop using plastic and is abolishing gasoline-powered cars, transitioning towards electric vehicles.

Rwanda implemented a ban on gasoline-powered motorcycle taxis, possibly in December last year, requiring a transition to electric vehicles. Rwanda's ban on gasoline-powered motorcycle taxis was enforced around last December, with confiscated vehicles being transported by trucks at the end of the year. Gasoline-powered motorcycle taxis were banned, with confiscations of such vehicles occurring at year-end as part of the mandate to switch to electric vehicles. Confiscated gasoline-powered motorcycles were transported by truck at the end of last year, following the ban implemented in December 2025. The Rwandan President recognized early on that gasoline motorcycle taxis were not sustainable due to raw materials not being available in Africa. Rwanda is reportedly implementing policies to stop the use of plastic and phase out gasoline-powered vehicles, transitioning towards electric vehicles.

Yamada Mio, a guest on the 'World Connection' program, is supporting single mothers and children in the East African landlocked country of Rwanda.

Youtuber Aimable Karasira died on Wednesday. A court decision regarding his nationality had since been annulled by the Constitutional Court.

A former Rwandan genocide suspect appeared before the president on his YouTube channel.