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Peace talks between the Congolese government and the AFCM23 rebel movement have been moved from Qatar to Switzerland. Courtesy

AFC/M23-DR Congo peace talks moved to Switzerland amid Middle East conflict

Monday, April 06, 2026

Rwanda’s daily demand for petroleum products rose sharply to 3.1 million litres in the beginning of April. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

Why Rwanda's fuel demand surged by nearly 40 percent in April

Monday, April 06, 2026

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Fuel price hike set to affect road construction costs - officials

Monday, April 06, 2026

Some properties owned by Dutere Imbere Murundi Cooperative that brings together 1,914 farmers cultivating about 330 hectares of rice, with an average seasonal output of 1,800 tonnes. All photos by Emmanuel Nkangura

Kayonza farmers demand second reservoir after flood losses

Monday, April 06, 2026

Farmers dry their maize harvest at a collection centre in Gatsibo District on February 19. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza.

Rwanda’s food security rises as hunger declines

Monday, April 06, 2026

An initiative of the Rwanda Cultural Heritage Academy, developed in collaboration with public and private institutions.

Key things to know about Rwanda’s first Kinyarwanda ICT dictionary

Monday, April 06, 2026

A sewage suction truck on duty in Kigali. Kigali generates approximately 3,240 cubic metres of wastewater per day, with about half discharged untreated into the environment. File

Gasabo to get dedicated sewage system

Sunday, April 05, 2026

Extracting compressed natural gas (CNG) from Lake Kivu for cooking is part of the country’s strategy to mitigate the effects of rising petroleum price. State Minister for Infrastructure Jean de Dieu Uwihanganye has revealed that Rwandans may start using methane gas from Lake Kivu for cooking in early 2028.

Rwandans could start using cooking gas from Lake Kivu in 2028 - minister

Sunday, April 05, 2026

A section of Buhanga kwa Gihanga, features a 30-hectare natural forest and a water stream.

Musanze launches Rwf100bn plan to develop ancient coronation site for tourism

Sunday, April 05, 2026

Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Centre Kigali is stepping into the celebration in style, with a lineup of Easter packages designed to make the holiday feel special for everyone. Courtesy

Radisson Blu Kigali lights up Easter with family fun, kids’ treats and exciting offers

Sunday, April 05, 2026

Archbishop of Kigali, Cardinal Antoine Kambanda, leads Holy Communion alongside fellow clerics during the Easter celebration at St Michel Cathedral on Sunday, April 5. All photos by Kellya Keza.

Easter Sunday: Christians urged to find courage, healing

Sunday, April 05, 2026

Liberia-flagged tanker Shenlong Suezmax, carrying crude oil from Saudi Arabia, that arrived clearing the Strait of Hormuz, is seen at the Mumbai Port in Mumbai, India, Thursday, March 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool)

Middle East war: AU urges social protection, flexible monetary policies

Sunday, April 05, 2026

‎The planned market project will cover 12,470 square meters and include a three-storey building. It will host fresh produce vendors, retail shops, banks, restaurants and other services.

Kirehe: Construction of Rwf12bn Nyakarambi market awaits govt approval

Sunday, April 05, 2026

A view Nyabugogo taxi park in Kigali. Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA) has announced revised public transport fares for intercity and interdistrict routes, with the new tariffs set to take effect on Monday, April 6. Photo by Craish BAHIZI

Here are new transport fares from Kigali to provinces

Sunday, April 05, 2026

Cardinal Antoine Kambanda.

Cardinal Kambanda urges renewed faith as Rwanda marks Easter ahead of Genocide commemoration

Saturday, April 04, 2026

Participants at BK Business Club, an exclusive engagement that brought together key corporate clients and partners of the Bank, on April 2, 2026, at Kigali Golf Resort & Villas (Dan Gatsinzi).

Businesses tap BK Open API to automate payments, track transactions in real time

Saturday, April 04, 2026

A wide view of Rusumo cross-border market. The market completed in 2022 has 11 occupants. To bridge the gap, officials say within a month, they will address issues including unreliable electricity supply within the premises, which has been a pressing issue.

Kirehe: Officials move to restore power, sanitation at Rusumo cross-border market

Saturday, April 04, 2026

A US Air Force E-3 Sentry AWACS aircraft refuels from a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft during a mission supporting Operation Epic Fury during the war on Iran, on March 31, 2026 [Handout/US Air Force via Reuters]

What is happening on day 36 of US-Israeli attacks on Iran?

Saturday, April 04, 2026

A woman in consultation. Doctors say couples planning for a child should have preconception care to ensure a healthy start to pregnancy. Net photo.

Why preconception care is essential before starting a family

Saturday, April 04, 2026

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Rwf26bn in onion exports as new facilities aim to halve post-harvest losses

Saturday, April 04, 2026