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Tuyisenge (C), 28, was born in DR Congo to Rwandan parents and grew up in Kalenga, Masisi territory of North Kivu province
Africa

Ex-FDLR militiamen reflect on new life after repartriation

Sunday, January 18, 2026
Transport experts have welcomed Rwanda’s newly passed road traffic bill. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Law

New road traffic bill long overdue, say experts

Sunday, January 18, 2026
Dr. Charles Mugemana, a long-serving team doctor at Rayon Sports, passed away on January 14, after a prolonged illness. Courtesy
Rwanda

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.
Rwanda

Genocide convict Bazaramba dies in Finnish prison

Sunday, January 18, 2026
Hesham Gazar, the Chief Executive Officer of Leather and More Company, meets with RDB CEO Jean Guy Afrika
Business

Egyptian investor mulls plans to start leather factory in Rwanda

Sunday, January 18, 2026
More than 470 disaster incidents have been recorded across Rwanda since the onset of the rainy season in September, leaving at least 67 people dead and 123 others injured.
Environment

Disasters kill 67 in five months as lightning emerges deadliest hazard

Sunday, January 18, 2026
A view of Karongi taxi park.
Infrastructure

Karongi seeks Rwf100m to improve city roads

Sunday, January 18, 2026
UK media regulator Ofcom opened an investigation into platform X.
Technology

Is using AI to create explicit images a crime in Rwanda?

Saturday, January 17, 2026
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Politics

Museveni declared winner of Uganda elections

Saturday, January 17, 2026
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Health

Scientists discover previously unknown genetic diabetes in babies

Saturday, January 17, 2026
Reported cases of gender-based violence continue to rise.
Crime

Understanding the increase in reported gender-based violence cases

Saturday, January 17, 2026
The agreement was signed in Togo’s capital Lomé by Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Amb Olivier Nduhungirehe, and his Togolese counterpart, Prof. Robert Dussey on saturday, January 17. courtesy
Tourism

Rwanda, Togo sign visa-free travel deal for all passport holders

Saturday, January 17, 2026
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Technology

Rwanda bets on digital trust seal to grow tech exports

Saturday, January 17, 2026
Africa

‘M23 is doing very well, we have to give them time’ – DR Congo traditional chief

Saturday, January 17, 2026
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Health

What’s driving the decline in new HIV infections?

Saturday, January 17, 2026
Chief Justice Domitilla Mukantaganzwa speaking during the swearing-in ceremony of 62 court officials.
Law

Chief Justice urges integrity as over 60 judges, registrars take oath

Saturday, January 17, 2026
An artistic impression of Parklane Center being developed in Kigali. Courtesy
Infrastructure

25-storey Parklane Center breaks ground in Kigali

Saturday, January 17, 2026
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International

Kagame in Guinea for Doumbouya’s inauguration

Friday, January 16, 2026
Officials pose for a group photo at the launch of the partnership on Thursday.

Rwanda’s seed sector set for growth with partnerships and BK financing

Friday, January 16, 2026
Togolese President Faure Gnassingbe will host the High-Level Meeting on the Coherence and Consolidation  of the Peace Process in DR Congo and the Great Lakes Region. Courtesy
International

Togo hosts high-level talks on DR Congo crisis

Friday, January 16, 2026