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Journalist Uwera appointed deputy govt spokesperson

Thursday, January 29, 2026

The National Dialogue Council was last held in January 2024 and brought together about 1,500 delegates from government, private sector, civil society and Rwandans in the Diaspora among others. Courtesy

Umushyikirano returns after one-year break

Thursday, January 29, 2026

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Olivier Nduhungirehe, Einat Weiss, Israel’s Ambassador to Rwanda (c) and Mutangana observe a moment of silence to pay tribute to the victims of Holocaust in Kigali on January 27. Photos by Craish Bahizi

Nduhungirehe urges action against hate, stresses genocide is preventable

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

WASAC Group has introduced a new system allowing customers to apply for water services through the IremboGov platform. Courtesy

WASAC moves water connection services online

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

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Swiss-raised Rwandan woman seeks answers about her origins

Friday, January 23, 2026

The Minister of Justice and Attorney General Emmanuel Ugirashebuja (centre) speaks during Rwanda's fourth UPR review, as the country's Permanent Representative to UN Office in Geneva, Amb. Urujeni Bakuramutsa, (left) and Rwanda Governance Board CEO Doris Uwicyeza Picard look on. Courtesy

What next after Rwanda's fourth UPR review?

Thursday, January 22, 2026

The training targeted staff directly involved in daily protection and rehabilitation activities.

Demob commission, Dallaire Institute host workshop on protection of children affected by armed conflict

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Vehicles during traffic jam at the former Rwandex road junction. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Vehicles registered in Rwanda pass 390,000

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Dr. Charles Mugemana, a long-serving team doctor at Rayon Sports, passed away on January 14, after a prolonged illness. Courtesy

Rayon Sports long-serving doctor Mugemana laid to rest

Sunday, January 18, 2026

François Bazaramba, who was convicted of Genocide crimes, has died while serving a life sentence in Finland.

Genocide convict Bazaramba dies in Finnish prison

Sunday, January 18, 2026

Ongoing construction of radical terraces in Nyabihu District as part of the Volcanoes Community Resilience Project. Photo by Germain Nsanzimana.

300,000 hectares need restoration in volcanic region

Thursday, January 15, 2026

President Paul Kagame poses for a photo with the newly appointed Qatar’s Ambassador Mansour bin Ali Fahad Al-Shahwani Al-Hajri at Village Urugwiro on January 14. Photo by Village Urugwiro

Kagame receives credentials from new Qatar, Japan envoys

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

American YouTube star IShowSpeed arrives at Amahoro Stadium on Saturday, January 10. Courtesy

Creators hopeful as Rwanda moves to unlock digital earnings

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

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Kagame hosts outgoing US Ambassador Eric Kneedler

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

A scene from an accident involving a school bus at Rebero in Kicukiro District on January 9, 2023. Photo by Craish Bahizi. (1)

How new point-based system could reshape driver behaviour

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Revelers at Fresh Year Fresh Riddims Concert at BK Arena on January 3. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

Late-night concerts spark debate over child performers

Monday, January 12, 2026

Eric Ngabonziza Karekezi, the newly appointed Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Capital Market Authority (CMA)

Ex-banker to head Capital Market Authority

Thursday, January 08, 2026

RPF-Inkotanyi Chairman President Kagame speaks during the party’s 17th National Congress held at its headquarters in Rusororo, Gasabo District, on December 19. Photo by Village Urugwiro

RPF to appoint Council of Elders in new reforms

Thursday, January 08, 2026

According to a new bill passed by the parliament on January 5, right-Hand-side vehicles can operate legally in the country. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

Why some right-hand drive vehicles are allowed in Rwanda

Wednesday, January 07, 2026

Fabien Murekezi on duty while performing community service as an alternative to prison sentence, at Masaka–Muyumbo road in Kicukiro District. Courtesy

How community service sentences work in Rwanda

Wednesday, January 07, 2026