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Fibroids, non-cancerous tumors that grow in or on the uterus, affect an estimated 20 to 30 per cent of women of reproductive age globally.

Why many women live with uterine tumors without knowing it

Friday, June 26, 2026

A section of Bugesera Special Economic Zone. Courtesy

Bugesera industrial zone targets 70 factories

Friday, June 26, 2026

Mining lab technicians work at Nyakabingo Mines in Rulindo. The Rwanda Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board plans to launch commercial operations at its Geoscience Laboratory in September. Craish Bahizi

Geoscience laboratory set for commercial launch in September

Friday, June 26, 2026

A pig farmer carries package delivered by Zipline. The firm has helped improve pig farming through drone-facilitated artificial insemination.

Visible from space: New studies show Zipline’s expanding impact beyond healthcare

Friday, June 26, 2026

Workers on duty while renovating Huye Stadium. The delayed installation of artificial turf and drainage upgrades at Huye Stadium in the Southern Province will be completed in early August. FILE

Huye Stadium renovation set for completion in August

Friday, June 26, 2026

They discussed the Foundation’s partnership with Rwanda and ways to further expand opportunities for young people through skills development, entrepreneurship, job creation, and innovation.

Kagame meets with Mastercard Foundation delegation

Thursday, June 25, 2026

President Paul Kagame reviews architectural designs for the proposed National Genocide Monument with renowned architect Daniel Libeskind, Founder and Principal Architect of Studio Libeskind, during a meeting.

Plan for National Genocide Monument presented to Kagame

Thursday, June 25, 2026

Mourners during a commemoration event held on Wednesday, June 24.

Kwibuka: Health workers denounce killings of patients, caregivers at Gisenyi Hospital

Thursday, June 25, 2026

Members of the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) have called for urgent action to address road toll disputes, customs system gaps, inefficient border post operations. File

Non-uniform road tolls, stay fees hurt EAC trade, say lawmakers

Thursday, June 25, 2026

Ongoing works to renovate Huye Stadium. File

Why Huye Stadium renovation took longer than expected

Thursday, June 25, 2026

Rubavu residents wade through a flooded street in 2023. Photos by Germain Nsanzimana

Parliament clears Rwf207bn for disaster response

Thursday, June 25, 2026

Providence Umurungi, Rwanda's National Commission for Human Rights Chairperson delivers his remarks at the opening of the Fourth Conference of the African National Preventive Mechanisms Network in Kigali, on Wednesday, June 24.

Experts urge detention reforms to protect women, children

Thursday, June 25, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump, Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame, and DR Congo President Félix Tshisekedi sign the Washington Accord in Washington, D.C., on December 4, 2025. Courtesy

Rwanda, DR Congo officials urge de-escalation in Minembwe

Thursday, June 25, 2026

AFC-M23 movement, has condemned the reported bombing of Hôpital Général de Minembwe in South Kivu province by coalition forces aligned with Kinshasa.

DR Congo army blamed for drone attack on Minembwe hospital

Thursday, June 25, 2026

President Kagame meets with Garreth Wood, Chairman of The Wood Foundation, and David Knoop, CEO of The Wood Foundation Africa at Village Urugwiro on Wednesday June 24. Photo by Village Urugwiro.

Kagame, Wood Foundation leaders discuss investments in tea sector

Thursday, June 25, 2026

Panelists engage in a discussion at the meeting.

Why access to finance remains critical for women farmers

Thursday, June 25, 2026

Inside Bralirwa Plc beer processing plant in Rubavu District. The firm's shareholders are set to receive a cash dividend of Rwf41.63 per share, pending approval. File

Bralirwa investors set for Rwf42 payout per share

Thursday, June 25, 2026

Maxwell Gomera, UNDP Resident Representative in South Africa and Director of the Africa Sustainable Finance Hub speaks at the inaugural Convention on South-South and Triangular Cooperation on June 23. Courtesy

Triangular cooperation key to fix Africa’s fragmented trade systems

Thursday, June 25, 2026

Bank of Kigali CEO, Diane Karusisi, speaks during an interaction session at BPN's event to mark the celebration of the first cohort of the Topify and Impala programmes under the Grow 2 Scale partnership. All photos by Dan Gatsinzi

BPN Rwanda, Mastercard Foundation set to create 19,000 jobs in five years

Thursday, June 25, 2026

Rtn PHF Catherine Ngali being installed as the incoming President of Rotary Club of Kigali Cosmopolitan, on June 21.(COURTESY)

Kigali Cosmopolitan Rotary Club marks growth, honours service at presidential installation

Wednesday, June 24, 2026