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Kagame, UNHCR chief discuss refugee protection

Thursday, August 28, 2025

Rwanda Government Spokesperson Yolande Makolo speaks at a past news conference. Following Washington D.C's request, Rwanda agreed to receive up to 250 third national migrants from the US. File

Rwanda receives seven migrants from US

Thursday, August 28, 2025

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, speaks during a meeting in Kigali on Wedneday, August 28. Courtesy

UN refugee agency boss in Rwanda

Thursday, August 28, 2025

Participants during the four-day “Chapter-to-Chapter Learning” exchange program hosted by TI-Rwanda from August 25–28. Courtesy

African anti-corruption campaigners hail Rwanda's zero-tolerance policy

Thursday, August 28, 2025

Journalists cover a past event at Rwanda Bureau of Investigation. File

Why media oversight was shifted to Rwanda Governance Board

Thursday, August 28, 2025

Inside RICA’s mission to rein in substandard goods and spur healthy competition

Tuesday, August 26, 2025

President Kagame, briefs over 6,000 officers during the closing of military career courses at Gabiro Combat Training Center on Monday, August 25. Village Urugwiro

PHOTOS: Kagame: Rwandans must always be ready to face daily challenges

Monday, August 25, 2025

Rwanda Development Board (RDB) has announced the immediate suspension of the gaming licence of Kings Bet Ltd,

RDB suspends Kings Bet Ltd's licence over 'persistent breaches'

Monday, August 25, 2025

Some of the 532 Rwandan citizens repatriated from DR Congo, in the latest repatriation supported by the UN Refugee Agency. Photos by Germain Nsanzimana

PHOTOS: Over 500 Rwandans return from DR Congo

Monday, August 25, 2025

Teaching empathy through history: Kayitesi’s book guides teens on unity and resilience

Monday, August 25, 2025

DJ Briane (c) joins a dancing crew during the 4th edition of Kigali Youth Festival, that was a good space for youths to showcase theIr talents on Friday, August 22

PHOTOS: Kigali Youth Festival focuses on nurturing talent

Sunday, August 24, 2025

Dorothée Uwimana, chairperson of the Rwanda Pensioners' Association, speaks to journalists in January 2023. Photo by Emmanuel Ntirenganyay

Retirees upbeat as pension benefits increase by 61%

Friday, August 22, 2025

Zhou Pritchard, Chairman and Board Member of the Institute of African Knowledge (INSTAK) and Ambassador Robert Masozera, Director General of RCHA. Courtesy

Rwanda’s liberation story set to feature at continental museum

Thursday, August 21, 2025

Beekeepers harvest their farm in Huye District. Photo by Moise Bahati

Rwanda eyes billions of francs in honey exports

Wednesday, August 20, 2025

The veteran African peacekeepers during a news conference at Zaria Court in Kigali on Wednesday, August 20. Courtesy

Former UN peacekeepers: Awareness of Genocide against the Tutsi key to preventing atrocities

Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Aisa Kirabo Kacyira, the former Mayor of Kigali and Head of the United Nations Support Office in Somalia, was laid to rest on Tuesday, August 19. Courtesy

Kacyira remembered for humility, care for the needy

Tuesday, August 19, 2025

Aisa Kirabo Kacyira died on August 12, aged 61.

Aisa Kirabo Kacyira to be laid to rest on Tuesday

Monday, August 18, 2025

Nduhungirehe speaking at the retreat. Photo by foreign affairs ministry.

Nduhungirehe briefs Australian leaders on Rwanda’s history, homegrown solutions

Saturday, August 16, 2025

Former UN peacekeepers who served in Rwanda during 1994, arrive at Kigali International Airport on Wednesday, August 13, for a commemorative tour in Rwanda. Courtesy

PHOTOS: 1994 UN peacekeepers return to Rwanda on commemorative tour

Thursday, August 14, 2025

Mayor Prosper Mulindwa speaks to the media on the issue of "ghost" and "dormant NGOs" in Rubavu District, warning that funds are for the people of Rubavu and Rwandans not for personal interests. Photo by Germain Nsanzimana.

Rubavu mayor urges NGOs to focus on citizen welfare, cut wasteful spending

Thursday, August 14, 2025