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Rwanda Defence Force Chief of Defence Staff, Gen Mubarakh Muganga, addresses officers at at the official closing of the 19th African Conference of Commandants (ACoC) on November 12. Courtesy
Technology

RDF chief urges African military colleges to invest in digital education

Wednesday, November 12, 2025
The Minister of Interior, Vincent Biruta conveys a message of congratulations to Angolan President João Lourenço, on behalf of President Paul Kagame, on Tuesday, November 11. Courtesy
Politics

Biruta delivers Kagame's message to Angolan president

Wednesday, November 12, 2025
A new study has found that moderate coffee consumption may reduce the risk of irregular heartbeats. Photo by Craish Bahizi.
Health

Moderate coffee intake may reduce risk of irregular heartbeats, study shows

Wednesday, November 12, 2025
First Lady Jeannette Kagame delivers her remarks during the graduation ceremony of Kepler College, at the Kigali Convention Centre on Wednesday, November 12. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Education

Education knows no borders: First Lady on Kepler’s inclusive vision

Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Officials, trainers and participants pose for a photo after the opening session of the workshop in Kigali. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
Featured

UNILAK-China project offers training on hazard monitoring

Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Nyakabingo mine in Rulindo, in Rwanda's Northern Province produces 120 tonnes of wolframite per month, making the leading tungsten producer in Africa. Courtesy
Economy

Africa’s 10 key mining projects at a glance

Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Some new houses that were given to the Genocide survivors in Ruhango District in 2021. The government has unveiled plans to construct 296 new houses for vulnerable survivors of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. file
Housing

Nearly 300 new homes to be built for Genocide survivors

Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Officials during a consultative meeting on the new law regulating healthcare services that was adopted by the Cabinet. in Kigali. Courtesy
Featured

What Rwanda’s new health law means for access to sexual, reproductive services

Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Monzer Ali, MTN Rwanda Chief Executive Officer, speaks during a past meeting in Kigali. The telecom company confirmed that its services were facing disruptions on Wednesday, November 12. Courtesy
Technology

MTN Rwanda reports internet disruptions

Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Some students who will benefit from the newly launched Bridge Programme by Carnegie Mellon University Africa (CMU-Africa) and the University of Rwanda. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
Featured

How CMU-Africa, UR's Bridge Program is boosting students' STEM expertise

Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Some housing units at Riverside estate in Kigali. Rwanda's affordable housing policy determines that an affordable house should not exceed Rwf40–50 million, with payment spread over 15 to 20 years, on a mortgage.
Housing

A three-pronged plan to scale up affordable housing

Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Rwanda Defence Forces Army Chief of Staff, Maj Gen Vincent Nyakarundi, and his delegation meet with the host in Morocco on Tuesday, November 11. Courtesy
Security

Gen Nyakarundi in Morocco to strengthen defence cooperation

Wednesday, November 12, 2025
The Minister of Infrastructure, Jimmy Gasore, addresses Members of Parliament on the National Urbanisation Policy on Tuesday, November 11. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Infrastructure

Secondary, satellite cities to get dedicated management offices

Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Riders of Spiro electric motorcycles have raised concerns about the new e-bikes. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana.
Rwanda

How serious are safety concerns around Spiro electric motorcycles?

Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Business

PHOTOS: Inside Kigali's car showrooms transforming the auto market

Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Health centres across Rwanda are set to strengthen early screening and care for persons with albinism as part of a national effort to reduce skin cancer cases. Emmanuel Dushimimana
Health

Health centres to expand cancer screening for persons with albinism

Wednesday, November 12, 2025
The Minister of National Unity and Civic Engagement, Jean-Damascène Bizimana, addresses the Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Tuesday, November 11. Courtesy
Rwanda

Six districts on the spot over misusing funds meant for Genocide survivors’ homes

Wednesday, November 12, 2025
The Congolese government and the AFCM23 movement delegations were expected to meet in Doha, Qatar, on Tuesday, November 11.
Africa

Kinshasa skips signing of Doha peace deal

Wednesday, November 12, 2025
The Rwanda Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board (RMB) confirmed a magnitude 4.2 earthquake recorded on Tuesday, November 11, in Western Province.
Rwanda

Minor earthquake felt in Western Province

Tuesday, November 11, 2025
The Minister of Infrastructure, Jimmy Gasore, addresses Members of Parliament on the National Urbanisation Policy on Tuesday, November 11. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
Infrastructure

Public transport a priority in Kigali, says minister

Tuesday, November 11, 2025