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Rwanda’s government spokesperson, Yolande Makolo speaks during a past press conference. Olivier Mugwiza
Africa

Rwanda slams UN report for misrepresenting FDLR security threat

Wednesday, July 02, 2025
Claver Irakoze installed as the new Rotary Club Kigali Mont Jali by the outgoing president Freddy Mutanguha.
Rwanda

New Club Rotary Mont Jali president pledges youth focus, stronger impact

Wednesday, July 02, 2025
More than 2,000 people embarked on a 21-kilometre march from Nyagatare to Gikoba to honor the hardships endured by Rwanda’s liberators in Nyagatare District on Wednesday, July 2. Photos by Emmanuel Nkangura
Rwanda

Nyagatare: Over 2,000 retrace RPA’s first steps on Gikoba trail

Wednesday, July 02, 2025
The World Health Organization (WHO) now warns that chronic loneliness affects one in six people globally and contributes to over 871,000 deaths each year.
Health

Ten science-backed ways to beat loneliness, improve well-being

Wednesday, July 02, 2025
Ugandan military helicopter crashes at Mogadishu airport.
International

Ugandan military helicopter crashes at Mogadishu airport

Wednesday, July 02, 2025
Jurors in the trial of Sean Diddy Combs will keep deliberating after they reached a partial verdict
International

Jury struggles with racketeering count in Diddy trial

Wednesday, July 02, 2025
Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA) on Tuesday, July 1, announced revised fuel prices, citing shifts in global market trends and new tax measures. Sam Ngendahimana
Energy

Govt explains fuel price hike, offers relief measures

Wednesday, July 02, 2025
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International

US halts weapons shipments to Ukraine

Wednesday, July 02, 2025
A drone photo shows harvesters reaping wheat in the fields in Pantang Village of Lizhuang Town, Shangqiu City, central China's Henan Province, June 4, 2025. (Photo by Li Heng/Xinhua)
Technology

China’s first fully unmanned farm boosts yields, cuts costs

Wednesday, July 02, 2025
The Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Mariano Grossi, delivers his remarks at Nuclear Energy Innovation Summit for Africa (NEISA) in Kigali on July 1.
Energy

Financiers urged to embrace nuclear energy as key power source

Wednesday, July 02, 2025
Antoine Niyigena, a resident of Rukara Sector in Kayonza District, who is an agripreneur.
Agriculture

How a young agri-preneur returned from Israel to modernise avocado farming in Rwanda

Wednesday, July 02, 2025
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Rwanda

Cyclist Simeon Mukeshimana becomes Rwanda’s first Rwf60m jackpot winner

Wednesday, July 02, 2025
The New Times
Featured

BPR Bank drivers buoyant ahead of Rwanda Mt. Gorilla Rally

Wednesday, July 02, 2025
Yves Kayihura, Head of Retail Banking at I&M Bank, addresses delegates during Rwanda Convention. Kayihura emphasised the importance of removing barriers for diaspora clients. 
Featured

FEATURED: I&M Bank heads to Dallas to join Rwandans in North America for 2025 Rwanda Convention

Wednesday, July 02, 2025
Raphael Nkaka, a history professor at the University of Rwanda, and Emmanuel Mushimiyimana, a lecturer of politicalscience and international relations at the university.

Rwanda’s independence served colonial interests, say experts

Tuesday, July 01, 2025
Graduates from the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) Rwanda celebrate during the graduation ceremony on June 27. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Featured

FEATUTRED: Pan-African excellence: AIMS Rwanda celebrates 2024–25 graduates

Tuesday, July 01, 2025
Fuel pump attendant on duty at Gisimenti petrol station
Economy

Fuel prices up as VAT is included in revised rates

Tuesday, July 01, 2025
Anthony Macabxender Efe, the president elect of Lions Club Kigali Impact speaks at the event. Courtesy
Rwanda

Lions Club Kigali Impact chartered, commits to promoting community development

Tuesday, July 01, 2025
President Paul Kagame meets with the Prime Minister of Niger, Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine, at Village Urugwiro on Tuesday, July 1.Village Urugwiro
Rwanda

PHOTOS: Kagame receives Niger prime minister

Tuesday, July 01, 2025
President Paul Kagame meets with Rafael Mariano Grossi, the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) at Village Urugwiro on Tuesday, July 1. Photos by Village Urugwiro
Energy

Kagame, IAEA Director talk nuclear innovation

Tuesday, July 01, 2025