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Panelists engage in a discussion during the 2024 Umushyikirano edition. Photos: Courtesy.

Umushyikirano: Over 80% of 2024 resolutions implemented, says minister

Tuesday, February 03, 2026

Representatives of youth volunteers from the City of Kigali visit the National Heroes Mausoleum in Remera on February 2. Courtesy

Youth volunteers reflect on patriotism during visit to Heroes Mausoleum

Tuesday, February 03, 2026

Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva addresses residents during Umuganda in Kayonza on Saturday, January 31. Courtesy

Kayonza: Prime Minister promises govt support to address drought

Monday, February 02, 2026

Musinga, wearing a head piece and a print cloth watches a performance in a crowd. EP.0.0.6164, collection RMCA Tervuren; photo E. Gourdinne, 1918

How Rwandans in ancient times honoured courage and heroism

Monday, February 02, 2026

At the National Heroes Mausoleum in Remera stands a tomb without a name or remains known as the Unknown Soldier. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

The story behind Rwanda’s unknown soldier

Monday, February 02, 2026

President Paul Kagame addresses delegates at the National Prayer Breakfast, held at the Kigali Convention Centre on Sunday, February 1. All photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana

PHOTOS: Stay true to yourselves, Kagame tells Rwandans

Sunday, February 01, 2026

The Minister of National Unity and Civic Engagement, Jean-Damascène Bizimana joins a traditional ballet at the National Heroes Concert on Saturday, January 31. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza

Heroism today means hard work, integrity - Minister Bizimana

Sunday, February 01, 2026

Minister of Finance and Economic Planning Yusuf Murangwa speaks to members of parliamentary committee on Tuesday, January 27. Courtesy

MPs call for workers’ seats on RSSB board

Thursday, January 29, 2026

Jean-Maurice Uwera.

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