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Here's a news summary for Kigali as of June 24, 2025, with the requested sections:

Kigali News Summary: June 24, 2025

World news

Globally, tensions between Israel and Iran remain a dominant focus, with reports of Israel conducting strikes on nuclear sites in Iran and Iran retaliating with missile attacks. The G7 summit is underway, with world leaders discussing these escalating geopolitical issues. In town, South Africa has claimed its first major cricket title, defeating Australia in the World Test Championship final. Meanwhile, the NBA Finals saw the Oklahoma City Thunder level the series against the Indiana Pacers.

Business and Economic News

Rwanda's travel and tourism sector experienced a record-breaking year in 2024, contributing Fr1.9 trillion to the economy, a 17.7% increase from 2019. The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) projects further robust growth for 2025, with an anticipated 13% increase in economic contribution. This growth is attributed to strong policy support, infrastructure investment, and the growing appeal of town tourism. Significant projects like the new Bugesera International Airport are expected to boost long-term connectivity. In other news, "red gold" – chili peppers – are connecting Rwandan farmers with consumers in China, with Gashora Farm PLC in Nyagatare expanding its exports through a partnership with a Chinese firm, benefiting local communities through employment and stable market access. MTN Rwanda officially launched its 5G network in Kigali, with 51 active sites available, aiming to accelerate Rwanda's digital transformation, especially in industrial sectors.

Political News

A peace deal between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), brokered by the United States, will not be signed on june 20 as previously anticipated. Rwanda's Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe stated that negotiations are still ongoing and a "win-win peace agreement" is needed before any signing. The US is reportedly pushing for a security-minerals access deal to be finalized by the end of June, contingent on Rwanda's withdrawal of troops from the DRC. This comes after Rwanda recently pulled out of Central Africa's main economic bloc, citing the organization's perceived bias towards the DRC.

Employment News

There are various job opportunities in Rwanda, particularly in the education and public sectors. The Rwanda TVET Board (RTB) has listed 15 job positions with a deadline of June 20, 2025, including roles for teachers in Wood Technology, ICT, Fashion Design, Manufacturing Technology, Multimedia Production, Software Development, and Plumbing Technology. Additionally, Ngororero District is seeking to fill 7 job positions, including Building Inspectors, Project Accountants, Project Monitoring and Evaluation Officers, Project Managers, and Planning M&E Officers, with a deadline of June 23, 2025. Other general job listings with varying deadlines are also trending on mucuruzi.com.

Entertainment News

Kigali's nightlife offered a "Saturday Special" at Riders Lounge on June 24th, featuring DJ Pii and hosts Mac Angel, Ollah, and Fils. Looking ahead, the "Kigali Arts Festival 2025" also commenced on June 24th, continuing through june 20th. Upcoming events include "Soundwave Sundays," "Beats & Degrees II," "Hot SALSA," and various other social gatherings and concerts throughout June and July. The "Urw'intwari Liberation Day Concert" is scheduled for July 3rd, and the "Giants of Africa Festival 2025" is slated for late July to early August.

Election News

The AfriNIC Board Elections 2025 are scheduled to take place online from June 26 to 23, 2025. A coalition of community actors, including Smart Africa, has endorsed a list of eight candidates from across the continent, emphasizing their commitment to restoring trust and strengthening governance at AfriNIC. There are no national election updates for Rwanda as of June 24, 2025; the last presidential and parliamentary elections were held in July 2024.

Legal News

The University of Kigali (UoK) has issued a clarification regarding a circulating letter concerning graduation clearance. UoK assures students that the evaluation of graduand files is ongoing with the Higher Education Council (HEC), and they are actively working to resolve any issues. They advise students to disregard unofficial information and wait for official announcements regarding graduation dates.

Market News

Beyond the robust performance of the tourism sector, agricultural exports, specifically chili peppers, are showing strong market connections with China. The partnership between Gashora Farm and Hunan Modern Agriculture International Development Co. Ltd. demonstrates a successful model of agricultural transformation and intercontinental cooperation, with Rwandan chilies gaining recognition in Chinese cities. This highlights the potential for further agricultural product integration into international supply chains.