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Meteo Rwanda has warned of heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and strong winds in several parts of the country between October 21 and 31. File
Environment

Heavy rainfall, strong winds expected in late October - Meteo

Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Panelists engage in a discussion ati during the 2025 Annual Convening of the Africa Health Collaborative, running from October 20 to 24. Courtesy
Health

African countries gather in Kigali to boost health workforce through innovation

Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Rwanda Investigation Bureau headquarters at Kimihurura. File
Rwanda

Five govt officials to be investigated over wealth declaration irregularities

Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Telecom regulators from eleven eastern Africa countries are calling for new joint rules on how radio spectrum is managed. Courtesy
Technology

Eastern African telcos push for spectrum reform

Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Delegates follow a panel discussion during the opening of the Mobile World Congress (MWC), in Kigali on Tuesday, October 21. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Technology

AI must be affordable in Africa, say experts at Mobile World Congress

Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Andrew Mold, Director of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) in Eastern Africa, explained key factors behind the region’s unexpected resilience. Courtesy of UNECA.
Economy

Weakening dollar, strong exports drive eastern Africa’s trade resilience – UNECA

Tuesday, October 21, 2025
President Paul Kagame delivers his remarks at the opening of the Mobile World Congress (MWC), in Kigali on Tuesday, October 21. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Technology

Kagame: Technology should benefit all Africans, not widen inequality

Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Officials inaugurate the new Early Childhood Development (ECD) and Family Centre in Gateko Cell, Nyarugenge Sector, Bugesera District.
Featured

BK Foundation, Shelter Them open new early childhood centre in Bugesera

Tuesday, October 21, 2025
The Rwanda Investigation Bureau on Tuesday, October 21, announced the arrest of evangelist Emmanuel Bucyanayandi for allegedly deceiving followers with false miracle claims and soliciting money from them. Courtesy
Crime

RIB arrests man over ‘posing as prophet, extorting people’

Tuesday, October 21, 2025
The Minister of National Unity and Civic Engagement, Jean-Damascène Bizimana addresses senators on Monday, October 20. Courtesy
Kwibuka

Minubumwe mulls using elders to guide youth on Genocide history

Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Didas Kayihura Muganga, UR Vice-Chancellor speaks at the meeting in Kigali. Courtesy
Education

University of Rwanda in new drive to train biotech scientists

Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Eric Rutabana, Equity Bank Rwanda’s Commercial Director, and Nenad Predrevac, Managing Director of Toyota Rwanda Ltd sign the agreement in Kigali on Monday, October 20. All photos by Craish BAHIZI
Featured

Equity Bank, Toyota Rwanda team up to ease vehicle ownership

Tuesday, October 21, 2025
President Paul Kagame poses for a group photo with military officers attending the second Land Forces Commanders Symposium at the Intare Conference Arena in Rusororo on Tuesday, October 21. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
Security

Kagame urges smart military operations at land forces meeting in Kigali

Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Sanae Takaichi.
International

Japan’s parliament confirms country’s first female PM

Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Former French President Sarkozy.
International

Former French President Sarkozy goes to jail on Tuesday

Tuesday, October 21, 2025
RNP arrested three foreign students from the University of Lay Adventists of Kigali for allegedly assaulting and injuring two motorcyclists in Gatenga Sector, Kicukiro District on Monday, October 20.
Crime

Three foreign students arrested over assault in Kicukiro

Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Assoumpta Mutatsineza was sentenced to life imprisonment for her involvement in the murder of her husband. Courtesy
Crime

Kicukiro: Woman convicted of killing husband appeals life sentence

Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva speaks at a dinner hosted to welcome participants to the Mobile World Congress 2025, in Kigali on Tuesday on Monday, October 20. Courtesy
Technology

AI, next-gen tech must empower Africa, says PM Nsengiyumva

Tuesday, October 21, 2025
The New Times
Security

Drone warfare, bilateralism high on agenda as top military leaders meet in Kigali

Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Presentation by Cyprien Nshimiyimana, Strategy and Policy Analyst at Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution, on shaping the trajectory through supporting governments on AI and machine learning. Courtesy photos
Featured

Press release: Africa Health Security Accelerator launched to strengthen pandemic preparedness and response

Tuesday, October 21, 2025