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Inspector General of Police CG Felix Namuhoranye speaks during the interaction with the media on December 5, 2025, in Kigali (courtesy)
Security

Police outlines measures for safe festive season

Saturday, December 06, 2025
Bank of Kigali CEO, Diane Karusisi, poses with staff and graduates for a group photo during the ceremony in Kigali on December 4.
Featured

BK expands talent pipeline with fourth ELTP and sixth management trainee graduations

Friday, December 05, 2025
Panelists take part in a discussion during the Africa Blockchain Festival 2025 at the Kigali Convention Centre from November 7–10. Photo by Craish Bahizi.
Featured

‘Time for Africa to shift from tech consumer to innovator,’ experts say

Friday, December 05, 2025
Over 754 Congolese refugees fled intense fighting between the AFC/M23 movement and DR Congo government coalition forces in South Kivu Province on December 5. Courtesy
Africa

700 Congolese refugees cross into Rwanda this week alone amid heavy fighting

Friday, December 05, 2025
Workers at Mahwi Grain Millers in Bugesera Industrial Park. This year, the local grain and milling producer listed its second tranche bond on the Rwanda Stock Exchange. COURTESY.
Economy

Why listing on the stock exchange is the smart move for SMEs

Friday, December 05, 2025
Government officials gather for a group photo during the launch of eKash in Kigali on Friday, December 5. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Technology

Rwanda rolls out system ending fragmented digital payments

Friday, December 05, 2025
A panel discussion during Rwanda Mining Week brought together policymakers, industry leaders, and mining cooperatives. The event ran from December 2 to 5. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Featured

BK, REWU partner to boost financial inclusion for mining workforce

Friday, December 05, 2025
Vinay Dev, Managing Director of GlobX Rwanda, delivers his remarks during the country’s largest enterprise technology engagement event, held in Kigali on December 4. Photos by Olivie Mugwiza
Featured

Nearly 1,000 gather as GlobX, Odoo host Rwanda’s largest enterprise tech event

Friday, December 05, 2025
Workers sort fresh avocados for export at Souk Farm. Rwanda’s formal sector industrial output grew by 5.3% in October this year. Courtesy
Economy

Food processing, energy lift industrial output by 5.3% in October

Friday, December 05, 2025
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Rwanda

Prof. Geoffrey Rugege remembered as devoted scholar, mentor

Friday, December 05, 2025
Ahmed delivers a presentation on hydrocarbon potential of Lake Kivu Basin on Wednesday, December 3 during this year's Rwanda Mining Week event at Kigali Convention Centre. Courtesy.
Energy

Oil, gas expert talks Lake Kivu's petroleum potential

Friday, December 05, 2025
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Featured

BPR Bank Rwanda Plc Wins “Bank of the Year – Rwanda” 2025

Friday, December 05, 2025
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Africa

Remarks by President Kagame at the Signing Ceremony of the Washington Accords

Friday, December 05, 2025
President Paul Kagame and his Congolese counterpart Felix Tshisekedi signed the Washington Accords on Thursday, December 4, witnessed by US President Donald Trump. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Africa

Full text of Washington Accords signed by Kagame, Tshisekedi

Friday, December 05, 2025
Foreign affairs minister Olivier Nduhungirehe and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio pose for a photo after signing a bilateral economic agreement between Rwanda and the US.
Economy

Rwanda signs economic agreements with US, DR Congo

Friday, December 05, 2025
Senator Lindsey Graham holding a meeting with President Kagame earlier this week in Washington ahead of the Washington Accords.
Africa

US senator: Rwanda-DR Congo peace accords were 'almost an impossible dream'

Friday, December 05, 2025
Through family-only sessions, parents learn positive parenting techniques and conflict management skills, enabling them to improve communication and build stronger bonds with their children. Courtesy photos
Featured

From violence to harmony: How multifamily healing spaces are transforming households

Friday, December 05, 2025
Expected by 2027, the plant will be able to process 60 tonnes of tungsten ore per hour. Nyakabingo covers a 1,600-hectare mining concession. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Economy

Trinity Metals plans $100m investment in Rwanda mineral operations

Friday, December 05, 2025
Two women proudly wear the message: ‘Together, we rise to end violence against women and girls,’ standing strong for change and hope.
Crime

Unmasking the silent pain of gender-based violence

Friday, December 05, 2025
Teens receive guidance on HIV prevention during a community awareness campaign in Gasabo District in December 2024. Despite Rwanda’s significant progress in managing the epidemic, health experts warn that HIV infections among young people continue to rise, a trend they describe as a serious concern requiring sustained attention. File
Health

Why HIV infections among young people remain alarmingly high

Friday, December 05, 2025