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PHOTOS: Mayor of Dakar visits key sites in Kigali
Sunday, February 22, 2026
Riders during Stage 1 from Gicumbi to Rwamagana. Officials annocunced that a Tour du Rwanda 2026 caravan vehicle veered off the road in Gabiro, Gatsibo District, and hit several spectators
Cycling
Two dead, six injured in Gabiro caravan vehicle accident
Sunday, February 22, 2026
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Science
NASA sets March launch for first moon flyby in 50+ years
Saturday, February 21, 2026
United States President Donald Trump.
Science
Trump orders US govt to release files on alien life
Friday, February 20, 2026
University of Kigali Logistics and SCM Staff and LEARN Logistics Staff pose for a photo during a visit at Zipline Centre in Muhanga
Education
Featured: University of Kigali steps up to support Rwanda’s logistics, transport transformation
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew before losing his royal titles, has been arrested
International
UK’s former Prince Andrew arrested
Thursday, February 19, 2026
(L-R) Andrea Bagnoli, WFP’s Representative and Country Director in Rwanda, Japan's Ambassador to Rwanda, Kazuya Nakajo; Ngoga Aristarque, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry in charge of Emergency Management during the hand over ceremony in Kigali. Courtesy
Health
Japan provides Rwf 1bn to WFP for refugee food aid
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
The 18th edition of the Tour du Rwanda will cost approximately Rwf2 billion — representing a 50 per cent budget increase. File
Cycling
Tour du Rwanda 2026 budget rises to nearly Rwf2bn
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Jesse Jackson has died at 84.
International
Jesse Jackson: American civil rights activist dies at 84
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Frenchman Sebastien Ogier during a past Safari Rally. Photo by WRC
World champion Ogier leads 46 crews for WRC Safari Rally 2026 showdown
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
China President Xi Jinping on Saturday, February 14, said that China will eliminate tariffs on imports from 53 African countries starting May 1, 2026
Business
China to implement zero tariffs on imports from 53 African countries
Monday, February 16, 2026
For the 2026 edition, scheduled to take place from February 22 to March 1, the leading beverage company participates through its premium beer brand Amstel, which it said has long been a Gold Sponsor of the race.
Featured
Featured: BRALIRWA powers Tour du Rwanda 2026 with Amstel, deepening an enduring partnership
Monday, February 16, 2026
Julienne Mpemba Kabuya, 48, was found guilty of trafficking Congolese children to Belgian adoptive families.
Crime
Congolese woman convicted of child trafficking by Belgian court
Monday, February 16, 2026
A woman enjoys music and dances at home with her headphones. Courtesy
How music helps the brain
Saturday, February 14, 2026
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100 couples on the secret to a happy relationship
Saturday, February 14, 2026
Rwanda National Police (RNP) has received a modern firefighting truck from Rusumo Power Company. The MAN Model TGS 33.440 truck is equipped with specialized instruments for disaster and fire management. Courtesy
Security
PHOTOS: Rwanda National Police gets new firefighting truck
Friday, February 13, 2026
Workers sort and pack products into paper-made packages at a processing facility in Kigali. The initiative promotes eco-friendly packaging while supporting local manufacturing and job creation. Courtesy
Featured
How Rwanda is driving the transition from plastic to sustainable packaging
Friday, February 13, 2026
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Featured
Beyond Valentine’s: Twilight Picnic & Film Soirée reimagines love in Kigali
Thursday, February 12, 2026

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