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Officials and delegates pose for a group photo at the launch of the 2025 Rwanda Demographic and Health Survey (RDHS) on December 17. Courtesy
Health

Declining fertility rate not a concern now, but could be in future - expert

Thursday, December 18, 2025
The Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources, Telesphore Ndabamenye addresses members of National Consultative Forum of Political Organisations (NFPO) on Thursday, December 18.
Agriculture

Climate threats spur new push to safeguard food production

Thursday, December 18, 2025
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Economy

AfDB raises $11bn to support Africa-led development projects

Thursday, December 18, 2025
Panelists engage in a discussion during Rwanda Youth Neclear Summit 2025 in Kigali on December 18. Courtesy
Education

Expert urges students to consider careers in nuclear energy

Thursday, December 18, 2025
Delegates follow findings from the Decentralisation Assessment Framework (DAF) during the National Dialogue on the Role of Civil Society in Decentralisation in Kigali on Wednesday, December 17 .
Rwanda

Budget, staffing gaps are slowing decentralisation – new report

Thursday, December 18, 2025
AFC/M23 fighters in Uvira town, the Congolese government's last major foothold in South Kivu Province.
Africa

AFC/M23 exits Uvira, urges mediators to ensure town is protected from reprisals

Thursday, December 18, 2025
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Rwanda

Grandfather, 93, travels 40 hours to surprise groom at his wedding

Thursday, December 18, 2025
Featured

FEATURED VIDEO: Inside Spiro’s drive to build Rwanda’s e-mobility ecosystem through local assembly, mechanic training

Thursday, December 18, 2025
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Featured

Airtel Africa and SpaceX Announce Strategic Partnership to Launch Starlink Direct to Cell Connectivity Across Africa

Thursday, December 18, 2025
Maxime Marius Mwiseneza has been appointed Managing Director of the Water and Sanitation Corporation (WASAC). File
Infrastructure

WASAC gets new leaders

Thursday, December 18, 2025
Health Minister Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana and Ivan Murenzi, the Director General of the National Institute of Statistics Rwanda (NISR) at the launch of the 2025 Rwanda Demographic and Health Survey (RDHS) on December 17.
Health

Youth HIV awareness drops despite high testing rates

Thursday, December 18, 2025
Residents undergo the Community-based screening for hypertension and NCDs at Kigali Car Free Day mass sports. File
Health

Inside health initiatives that shaped 2025

Thursday, December 18, 2025
The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Rwanda (ICPAR) is proud to announce the official launch of the revamped Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Qualification.
Featured

PRESS RELEASE: ICPAR launches a new, bold and future-ready CPA qualification

Thursday, December 18, 2025
Workers sort fresh avocados for export at NAEB Warehouse in Kigali. File
Agriculture

Farmers, exporters cash in on rising avocado industry

Thursday, December 18, 2025
Health Minister Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana delivers his remarks at the launch of the 2025 Rwanda Demographic and Health Survey (RDHS) on December 17 in Kigali. Courtesy
Health

What stood out in Rwanda’s latest health survey

Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Children eat nutritious food at ECDC in Nyamasheke District through “GIKURIRO KURI BOSE” program. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Health

Child stunting declines, but govt targets not met

Wednesday, December 17, 2025
The suspects are Cyprien Uzabakiriho, popularly known as Djihad; Patrick Ishimwe, known as Pazzo Man; Nestor Kwizera, and François-Xavier Ishimwe.
Crime

Yampano sex tape case: Four remanded, one granted bail

Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Participants follow the presentation on the newly validated guide in Kigali on December 16. The new guide is intended for trainers who work with parents and young people in both school and community settings.
Rwanda

New guide set to tackle ‘hard talk’ between parents and adolescents

Wednesday, December 17, 2025
An explosive device has claimed the lives of three siblings in Cyumba Sector, Gicumbi District
Rwanda

Explosive kills three siblings in Gicumbi

Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Herbert Asiimwe, the Head of the Financial Sector at the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning, delivers his remarks at the meeting. Courtesy
Business

Rwandan investors to benefit from $150m regional financing

Wednesday, December 17, 2025