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Tony Elumelu Foundation commits $16 million to Africa’s entrepreneurial growth in 2026

Saturday, March 21, 2026

Patients wait for medical services at Kamanyana Health Post in Burera District.

How 200 health posts ended up in wrong locations

Saturday, March 21, 2026

Jean Uwinkindi, a former pastor in Eastern Province, who is serving a life sentence in Nyanza Correctional Facility. File

Behind ADEPR’s move to strip 35 preachers of pastoral duties over genocide

Saturday, March 21, 2026

First Lady Jeannette Kagame and RPF-Inkotanyi Secretary General Christophe Bazivamo and Consolee Uwimana pose for a photo with the newly elected leadership, on Saturday, March 21. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza

RPF Women’s League elects new leaders to drive party priorities

Saturday, March 21, 2026

First Lady Jeannette Kagame. PHOTOS BY OLIVIER MUGWIZA

National development begins at home, says First Lady

Saturday, March 21, 2026

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Tooth decay affects one in three children

Saturday, March 21, 2026

A doctor uses ePOCT+, the app tested to reduce antibiotic prescriptions in children, during the trial.

Digital app slashes antibiotic use from 71% to 25%

Saturday, March 21, 2026

Veteran Traditional singer Timothée Ngombwa, known for his patriotic songs that carry deep historical meaning, has passed away at the age of 80. Courtesy

Timothee Ngombwa who composed “Ziravumera” dies aged 80

Friday, March 20, 2026

Sheikh Musa Sindayigaya, Mufti of Rwanda, leads the prayer at Kigali Pele Stadium on Friday, March 20. All photos by Craish BAHIZI

Kagame shares message of peace, hope on Eid al-Fitr

Friday, March 20, 2026

The construction of a modernized and expanded Ruhengeri Referral Hospital is set to begin in May, 2026. Photos by Germain Nsanzimana

Construction of new Ruhengeri Hospital to begin in May - official

Friday, March 20, 2026

Medics at the opening of modern intensive care unit (ICU) rooms and operation theatres at Kibungo Level Two Teaching Hospital.

Ngoma: Residents welcome new ICU, operation rooms at Kibungo Hospital

Friday, March 20, 2026

The Minister of Health, Dr Sabin Nsanzimana (2nd L) while appearing before the parliamentary Committee on Governance and Gender Affairs on Thursday, March 19.

Govt mulls establishing health posts in schools

Friday, March 20, 2026

Milleire Batamuriza, the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Gender and Family Promotion, addresses members of political party forum. Courtesy

Political parties, gender ministry exchange on ways end issues affecting the family

Friday, March 20, 2026

Local visitors during a guided tour of Buhanga Eco-Park. Sam Ngendahimana

Musanze: Forest near Gihanga’s residence now a cultural heritage site

Friday, March 20, 2026

Chuck Norris, the former martial arts champion and 1980s action-film hero who fought the bad guys in Code of Silence, Missing in Action and The Delta Force and upheld the law in the TV series Walker, Texas Ranger, died.

American actor Chuck Norris dies at 86

Friday, March 20, 2026

People with disabilities and the elderly are receiving support to register for the new digital national ID, from their home. Photo by Kellya Keza

People with disabilities can register for digital IDs at home

Friday, March 20, 2026

Minister of Justice and Attoney General Emmanuel Ugirashebuja presents Rwanda's statement during hearing in The Hague in a dispute between Rwanda and the United Kingdom over an unimplemented asylum agreement. on Wednesday, March 18. Courtesy

Rwanda challenges UK’s ‘common sense’ claim on unpaid MEDP funds

Friday, March 20, 2026

Minister Sabin Nsanzimana while appearing before the Parliamentary Committee on Governance and Gender Affairs, responding to concerns raised in the 20242025 report by the Rwanda Governance Board.

Health minister explains malaria drug resistance in Kigali

Friday, March 20, 2026

Sheikh Musa Sindayigaya, Mufti of Rwanda, addresses Muslims during the prayer at Kigali Pele Stadium. He has called on Muslims to remain consistent in faith and good acts even beyond Ramadan. All photos by Craish Bahizi

Mufti urges Muslims to uphold faith, good acts long after Ramadan

Friday, March 20, 2026

A flooded residential area in May 2023 in Rwanda. Districts in Western and Northern provinces are expected to receive heavier rains towards the end of March. Courtesy

Western, Northern provinces to get heavier rains in late March

Friday, March 20, 2026