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Police and local officials in the City of Kigali destroyed illicit drugs, alcoholic drinks and unlawful products.
Security

Kigali: Police destroy over Rwf60m worth of illicit drugs, products

Friday, May 22, 2026
A medic attends to a resident during a mental health awareness campaign. Courtesy.
Health

After years of treating trauma, a psychiatric nurse faced her own

Friday, May 22, 2026
A coffee shop attendant near BK Arena. File
Business

Businesses hope to cash in on Basketball Africa League playoffs

Friday, May 22, 2026
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Security

Mozambique defence minister visits Rwandan forces in Cabo Delgado

Friday, May 22, 2026
Members of Parliament during a consultative dialogue on gender and gender responsive public financial management on Thursday, May 21. Courtesy
Law

Lawmakers push for evidence-based gender budgeting

Friday, May 22, 2026
Some of Cooko drivers pose for a photo at Poultry East Africa Ltd (PEAL). Under Poultry East Africa Ltd’s Cooko brand, products are distributed through outlets across Bugesera and in Kigali. Craish BAHIZI
Featured

Inside Bugesera-based poultry powerhouse producing quality chicken, changing lives

Friday, May 22, 2026
Bank tellers attend to customers at I&M Bank Rwanda headquarters in Kigali. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Economy

Central bank raises policy rate to contain inflation

Friday, May 22, 2026
I&M Bank Rwanda posted an 18 per cent increase in net profit to Rwf6.4 billion for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. Photo by Craish BAHIZI (2)
Featured

I&M Bank Rwanda achieves 18% profit growth, deposits cross Rwf1tn in Q1 2026

Friday, May 22, 2026
A shuttle service between Kigali International Airport and various parts of the city has been introduced on a pilot basis. Courtesy
Infrastructure

Kigali airport shuttle service enters pilot phase

Thursday, May 21, 2026
Uganda has suspended flights from and to DR Congo amid the outbreak of Ebola virus in the two countries.
Health

Uganda suspends flights from DR Congo over Ebola virus

Thursday, May 21, 2026
A landscape view of a reforested area under the Green Gicumbi project, which has rehabilitated 1,107 hectares of degraded forest land over the past three years. Courtesy.
Environment

BRD secures UN climate fund accreditation

Thursday, May 21, 2026
Participants during a tour of the centre at the University of Rwanda’s (UR) Regional Centre of Excellence in Biomedical Engineering and e-Health (CEBE) at Kigali Innovation City. Craish BAHIZI
Featured

UR, partners in drive to remove barriers facing students with disabilities in higher education

Thursday, May 21, 2026
The management and staff of Forzza (Baron Sports Gaming Ltd) Lay wreaths in honour of victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi at Nyanza-Kicukiro Genocide Memorial on May 20. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
Kwibuka

Forzza staff, cycling team honour Genocide victims at Nyanza Memorial

Thursday, May 21, 2026
Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe and delegates during the 2nd Ministerial Conference on Peacekeeping in Francophone Environments held, in Rabat, Morocco on Wednesday, May 20.
International

Peacekeeping: Nduhungirehe calls for new approach to conflict

Thursday, May 21, 2026
Eastern Africa Standby Force.
Security

What to know about Eastern Africa Standby Force as Rwivanga takes helm

Thursday, May 21, 2026
Central Bank Governor Soraya Hakuziyaremye and her Deputy Nick Barigye addresses journalists. Courtesy
Economy

Central bank raises key interest rate to 8.25%

Thursday, May 21, 2026
Workers remove water hyacinth in Cyohoha Lake. The Rwanda Water Resources Board is set to purchase specialised equipment capable of removing water hyacinth. Courtesy
Environment

Rwf1.5bn plan to protect Rwandan lakes in Victoria basin

Thursday, May 21, 2026
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Security

Rwanda, Russia military officials review defence cooperation

Thursday, May 21, 2026
Judge Iain Bonomy of the IRMCT

UN judge: Kabuga's death exposes 'systemic gap' in international justice

Thursday, May 21, 2026
Brig Gen Ronald Rwivanga has taken over as Director of Eastern African Standby Force. Courtesy of EASF
Security

Gen Rwivanga takes over as director of Eastern African Standby Force

Thursday, May 21, 2026