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President Paul Kagame addresses leaders during a consultative meeting of government leaders in Gako, Bugesera District on Monday, March 23. RBA

Kagame urges leaders to put citizens first, end recurring failures

Monday, March 23, 2026

Former DR Congo President Joseph Kabila

Kabila speaks out on Goma drone attack, slams ‘Tshisekedi’s tyranny’

Monday, March 23, 2026

Kigali International Airport has been ranked the third best airport in Africa in the 2026 SKYTRAX World Airport Awards. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

Kigali International Airport ranks third best in Africa

Monday, March 23, 2026

Mayor of Ngoma District Nathalie Niyonagira. Ngoma district has been ranked the first district in Imihigo rankings for the 20242025 fiscal year, following a three-year gap in publications.

Ngoma tops Imihigo ranking as publication resumes

Monday, March 23, 2026

PM Nsengiyumva consults with Minister of Local Government Dominique Habimana during a consultative meeting of central and local government officials on Monday, March 23, at Rwanda Military Academy, Gako, in Bugesera District. Courtesy

PM Nsengiyumva tips leaders on service delivery, problem-solving

Monday, March 23, 2026

The two day event brought together more than 500 participants under the theme “Empowered Girls for Future Readiness Skills, Innovation, Impact,”

Girls Conference at UR ignites bid for young women to lead Rwanda’s STEM future

Monday, March 23, 2026

Amin Miramago, the newly appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Private Sector Federation (PSF).

PSF gets new chief executive

Monday, March 23, 2026

The United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) has revealed that it closed two bases in the country.

UN mission in CAR closes two bases

Monday, March 23, 2026

BNR Chief Economist Thierry Kalisa. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi

Banks report improved loan repayments across major sectors

Monday, March 23, 2026

A panel discussion during the sixth Youth League congress of the ruling RPF-Inkotanyi on Sunday, March 22. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi

Youth urged to preserve Kinyarwanda, uphold culture

Monday, March 23, 2026

Vivens Uwizeyimana, the founder of Umurava, was among the finalists in Hanga Pitchfest 2023.

How Rwanda’s startups are overcoming barriers to grow

Monday, March 23, 2026

A milk collection centre in Nyagatare. Courtesy

New dairy board set to streamline milk industry

Monday, March 23, 2026

Graduates of the programme hand over a gift of gratitude to Executive Director of Women for Women Rwanda, Berna Rusagara and Board Chairperson Chantal Marie Ingabire at the event.

The face of transformation: Inside Women for Women Rwanda’s gala ‘Discover Her’

Monday, March 23, 2026

Beneficiaries of Aguka initiative pose for a group photo with officials. Since 2022, AGUKA has supported youth-led enterprises that have created over 128,000 jobs—more than 30,000. Photos by Craish Bahizi

AGUKA drives 128,000 jobs, Rwf34bn income as Rwanda eyes next youth enterprise growth phase

Monday, March 23, 2026

The Secretary General of RPF-Inkotanyi, Amb Christophe Bazivamo addresses youth during the sixth congress of the RPF Youth League on Sunday, March 22, at the party headquarters in Rusororo. Dan Gatsinzi

RPF youth cadres challenged to use social media responsibly

Sunday, March 22, 2026

The Secretary General of RPF-Inkotanyi, Amb Christophe Bazivamo, and Consolee Uwimana pose for a photo with the newly elected leadership.

RPF Youth League elects new committee members

Sunday, March 22, 2026

The Minister of Public Service and Labour, Christine Nkulikiyinka meets Seychelles Vice-President Sébastien Pillay, to discuss Louise Mushikiwabo’s bid for another term , on Saturday, March 21. Courtesy

Francophonie: Minister Nkulikiyinka lobbies Seychelles to back Mushikiwabo's third term

Sunday, March 22, 2026

AFC M23 official Dr Freddy Kaniki comforts members of the Banyamulenge community who fled atrocities in Uvira to Kamanyola in January. Photo by Teddy Mazina

AFC/M23 deputy head condemns bias, double standards over DR Congo crisis

Sunday, March 22, 2026

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New initiative offers free cybersecurity training to bridge skills gap in Africa

Saturday, March 21, 2026

Officials take a guided tour of the offices during the official opening of ITM Africa’s new premises in Nyarutarama on March 19. Photos by Craish Bahizi

ITM Africa opens Rwanda office, pledges deeper impact on jobs, skills

Saturday, March 21, 2026