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The Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, Cooperation, and Security presenting a report on oversight activities aimed at combating genocide ideology and promoting unity and resilience. Courtesy
Rwanda

Senators call for renewed efforts in reintegration of ex-genocide convicts

Monday, August 04, 2025
MTN RWANDA Chief Executive Officer Ali Monzer (R), during a recent campaign to celebrate Customer Engagement Day. The company was on Thursday, July 31, fined tens of millions of francs by RURA following recent service disruptions. Courtesy
Rwanda

How much do telcos pay in fines for services disruptions?

Sunday, August 03, 2025
President Paul Kagame on Wednesday, July 30, chaired the first meeting with the newly appointed Cabinet members.
Rwanda

Kagame chairs first meeting with new Cabinet

Wednesday, July 30, 2025
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Rwanda

Water shortage explained as govt seeks long-term solution

Tuesday, July 29, 2025
President Paul Kagame speaks at the Giants of Africa Festival opening show on Sunday, July 27, at BK Arena in Kigali. The event marked the start of a week-long celebration of youth, sport, and culture, running until August 2.
Rwanda

Africa needs to believe in the giant that it is, says Kagame

Sunday, July 27, 2025
The Rwandan government announced new changes to vehicle emission testing, which will apply to all vehicles, including motorcycles. on Thursday, July 24,
Rwanda

Motorists, environmentalists weigh in on vehicle emissions testing

Friday, July 25, 2025
Kids during a karate class at Notre-Dame des Anges primary school in Remera. Photo by Annick Teta
Rwanda

Holiday camps that keep youth active, inspired, and learning

Thursday, July 24, 2025
Minister Interior Vincent Biruta addresses the retiring RCS officers on Wednesday, July 23. All photos by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

Minister Biruta commends retiring correctional officers for loyalty, dedication

Thursday, July 24, 2025
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Rwanda

Hillary Sengabo returns as correctional services spox

Thursday, July 24, 2025
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Rwanda

Rwanda, Algeria sign defence cooperation agreement

Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Munini IDP Model Village in Nyaruguru District is part of Rwanda’s decentralisation efforts, launched to improve service delivery and bring government closer to citizens. file
Rwanda

What you need to know as Rwanda celebrates 25 years of decentralisation

Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Over 200 bars in Kigali have been sanctioned after a joint inspection by Rwanda National Police and City of Kigali authorities found 206 establishments violating hospitality and entertainment regulations.
Rwanda

Kigali: Over 200 bars sanctioned for violating regulations

Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Participants pose for a group photo at the Young Leaders’ Breakfast Network Gathering on Sunday, July 20
Rwanda

Gen Rwivanga on why youth need to live by values

Monday, July 21, 2025
Delegates pose for a group photo during the Pan-African Media Councils Summit held on July 14 in Arusha, Tanzania.
Rwanda

Rwanda Media Commission gets seat on continental body

Sunday, July 20, 2025
Youths at artiste Platini Nemeye’s first solo concert dubbed 'BABA Experience' at Kigali Conference and Exhibition Village, in March 2024. PHOTO BY OLIVIER MUGWIZA
Rwanda

Eight social pressures draining young Rwandans’ wallets

Saturday, July 19, 2025
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Rwanda

Alice Uwase named new mining board CEO

Friday, July 18, 2025
President Kagame received a delegation from Rio Tinto, led by Mark Davies, Chief Technical Officer and member of the Group Executive Committee on Friday, June 18. Photos by Village Urugwiro
Rwanda

Kagame discusses partnerships with Rio Tinto, UGHE delegations

Friday, July 18, 2025
Maj Gen (Rtd) Jack Nziza and Jean-Marie Vianney Gatabazi were appointed to Rwanda Demobilization and Reintegration Commission on Wednesday, July 16.
Rwanda

Gen Nziza, Gatabazi appointed to demob commission

Thursday, July 17, 2025
Vincent Karega (left) was appointed as Rwanda’s proposed Ambassador to Algeria and Innocent Muhizi was appointed as proposed High Commissioner to Singapore.
Rwanda

Five ministries get new Permanent Secretaries as envoys to Algeria, Singapore are named

Wednesday, July 16, 2025
The team from Rwanda-based IT solutions company, QT Global Software Ltd, poses for a group photo during their visit to the Campaign Against Genocide Museum on July 11. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Rwanda

QT Global Software staff pay tribute to Rwanda’s liberators

Tuesday, July 15, 2025