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A screen grab taken from a video shows missiles over Doha, Qatar after Iran launched an operation targeting a U.S. base in Qatar on June 23, 2025. [Photo by Anadolou Agency)
International

Israel and Iran agree to ceasefire

Tuesday, June 24, 2025
According to the Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA), there were 570,021 Pay TV registered subscribers in 2024. Courtesy
Technology

Can pay-TV survive the streaming onslaught

Tuesday, June 24, 2025
RwandAir's plane at Kigali International Airport. RwandAir said on Monday, June 23, it had suspended its flights to Doha, the capital of Qatar.
Aviation

RwandAir cancels flights to Doha, Dubai

Monday, June 23, 2025
Qatar closed its airspace on Monday, June 23 as the conflict between Iran, Israel and United States escalated.
International

Qatar closes airspace amid fears of regional conflict

Monday, June 23, 2025
A women sleeping in mosquito net as a way to prevent Malaria in her family. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Health

Rwanda’s new malaria control strategy detects 30% more unreported cases

Monday, June 23, 2025
Rwanda Basic Education Board members of staff, teachers, and sector education officers visit Commune Rouge in Rubavu town on Monday, June 23. Photos by Germain Nsanzimana.
Kwibuka

REB urges teachers to help combat genocide ideology

Monday, June 23, 2025
The launch brought together over 100 key stakeholders from government, financial institutions, development partners, and the private sector.
Featured

FEATURED: Bank of Kigali, partners launch WASH loan product

Monday, June 23, 2025
Marie-Grâce Nishimwe, the NLA Director General and Chief Registrar of Land Titles (c) speaks at the launch on June 20. Courtesy
Technology

How new system could help to address land disputes

Monday, June 23, 2025
A view of Rubavu City. Rubavu Industrial Park is awaiting approval of ‘physical plans’ to pave the way for construction.
Business

Rubavu Industrial Park designs await approval

Monday, June 23, 2025
A view of Betania Hotel in Karongi District. Over the past five years, Rwanda has recorded $106 million in lakeshore hospitality and tourism investments. File
Tourism

Inside Rwanda's $106m Lakeshore hospitality projects

Monday, June 23, 2025
The winning project, Inkindi, developed by the team Nawe Byakubera, addresses the bookkeeping challenges faced by Rwanda's small and medium-sized businesses. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured

Bank of Kigali taps internal talent for fintech innovations at first hackathon

Monday, June 23, 2025
Audrine Barahira, 43, a resident of Remera in Gasabo District, shares her journey of blood donation with passion and conviction. Photo by Willy Mucyo
Health

Every drop counts: One woman's mission to save lives through blood donation

Monday, June 23, 2025
Officials and youth from universities across the country pose for a photo at the inauguration of the Capital Market Youth Forum 2025 in Kigali on June 20. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
Featured

Young investors urged to eye Rwanda’s capital market, increase saving habits

Monday, June 23, 2025
An artist's impressions of the terminal, administration building, cargo, and car parking areas of the new airport once it is complete, that is under construction in Bugesera District. Photo: Courtesy
Infrastructure

10 things to know about proposed Smart Airport City in Bugesera

Sunday, June 22, 2025
Igitondo cy'isuku, the initiative launched in February 2022 dedicates one hour weekly to cleaning activities that address health challenges facing local communities.
Environment

Igitondo cy'isuku: How one hour of community service is driving change

Sunday, June 22, 2025
US warplanes have bombed three nuclear sites in Iran, the same places Israeli planes had targeted in its ongoing war with Iran. Courtesy
International

What are the risks of bombing Iran's nuclear sites?

Sunday, June 22, 2025
The Rotary Club of Kigali Golf officially installed Andrew Kulayige as its second president on June 20. Courtesy
Rwanda

Andrew Kulayige installed as president of Rotary Club of Kigali Golf

Sunday, June 22, 2025
PSF representatives observe a moment of silence during a commemoration event held at Musha Genocide Memorial in Rwamagana on Saturday, June 21.
Kwibuka

Eastern Province: PSF pledges to deepen support for genocide survivors

Sunday, June 22, 2025
More than 100 Gen Apha children are set to one day become overnight millionaires after Telegram founder Pavel Durov announced he would leave a $13.9 billion fortune for them.
International

Telegram founder to leave $14bn for 100 children he fathered

Sunday, June 22, 2025
Thousands of believers join Bosebabireba while performing at Miracle Gospel Harvest Crusade in Bugesera in 2023. RGB warned organising religious events without ensuring the safety and security of the congregation.
Religion

Religion: A look at teachings, practices prohibited in Rwanda

Sunday, June 22, 2025