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Kagame urges self-reliance for Africa's development

Saturday, April 25, 2026

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Health workers, patients killed in Genocide honoured at Kabgayi

Saturday, April 25, 2026

Dr Olivier Uwishema receives the 2026 H. Richard Tyler Award presented to him by President of the American Academy of Neurology, Prof Natalia Rost (L), and AAN Chief Executive Office Mary Post. Courtesy

Rwandan researcher scoops award from American Academy of Neurology

Saturday, April 25, 2026

Grey Crowned Crane population recovery has been driven by a combination of policy decisions, habitat restoration and community action that has gradually changed how wetlands are managed and protected. Net photo

How Rwanda turned the tide for its grey crowned cranes

Saturday, April 25, 2026

Sheikh Ishmael Duwa, President of the Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs in Zimbabwe.

Muslims back Zimbabwe's Mnangagwa for another term in office

Saturday, April 25, 2026

One Acre Fund Chief Executive Officer, Belinda Bwiza and Hannington Namara, Equity Bank Rwanda Managing Director sign the agreement in Kigali. Courtesy

Farmers set to gain as Equity Bank Rwanda–One Acre Fund deal expands finance access

Friday, April 24, 2026

Rwanda's Ambassador Moses Rugema has presented his Letters of Credence to Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Courtesy

Rwandan envoy presents credentials to Nigeria President

Friday, April 24, 2026

PHOTO BY GERMAIN NSANZIMANA

Nearly 8,000 Rwandans returned from DR Congo since 2025

Friday, April 24, 2026

Doctors perform plastic surgery during a week-long outreach at the University Teaching Hospital of Kigali (CHUK) concluded on Friday, April 24.. Courtesy

Over 42 patients get plastic surgery at CHUK in one week

Friday, April 24, 2026

Rwanda’s Prosecutor General Angélique Habyarimana meets with Olivier Christen, France’s National Anti-Terrorism Prosecutor, in Kigali on Wednesday, April 22. (Courtesy)

France: 36 Genocide suspects under active investigation

Friday, April 24, 2026

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Fuel stations warned over hoarding, rationing practices

Friday, April 24, 2026

Tibor Nagy, former US envoy who served as Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs between 2018 and 2021.

Veteran US diplomat urges action on Tutsi persecution in DR Congo

Friday, April 24, 2026

NCBA staff and leadership lay wreaths in honour of more than 250,000 victims laid to rest at the Kigali Genocide Memorial on Wednesday, April 22. Courtesy

NCBA Bank Rwanda pairs remembrance with support for Genocide survivors’ livelihoods, unity

Friday, April 24, 2026

Nyagatare residents meet with district land officials during land week event. File

District lawyers given powers to approve land transfers

Friday, April 24, 2026

Rwandan Minister of Foreign Affairs Olivier Nduhungirehe and DR Congo’s Thérèse Kayikwamba sign the Peace Agreement between the DRC and Rwanda on June 27, 2025. The event was graced by Marco Rubio, the U.S. Secretary of State. Courtesy

Rwanda, DR Congo officials review progress of Washington peace deal

Friday, April 24, 2026

The central bank has revoked the licences of seven private non-deposit taking financial service providers (NDFSPs) this year. FILE

Central bank oversight sees seven lenders lose licences

Friday, April 24, 2026

The CEO of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, Dr Sania Nishtar. Courtesy

Gavi boss on Rwanda’s potential as a 'hub for pandemic response'

Friday, April 24, 2026

ACES equips innovators to reduce food and value loss across Rwanda’s cold chain

Friday, April 24, 2026

Management of Radisson Blu and Kigali Convention Centre lay a wreath to pay tribute to the victims at Nyamata Genocide Memorial on Wednesday, April 22. Photos by Craish BAHIZI

Radisson Blu and KCC teams honour Genocide victims, stand in solidarity with survivors

Friday, April 24, 2026

Passengers wait for buses at the Downtown Taxi Park in Kigali. Following the rollout of a service-led public transport system, officials reported a 30 per cent increase in passenger numbers within weeks. Craish Bahizi

Kigali sees 30% surge in bus passengers after reforms

Friday, April 24, 2026