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The Auditor General, Alexis Kamuhire, presents the annual report before a joint session of Parliament on Wednesday, May 6. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

Auditor General’s report: Over 97% of public entities get clean audits

Wednesday, May 06, 2026
South Africa health officials on May 6, confirmed that two passengers from the MV Hondius cruise ship tested positive for the Andes strain of hantavirus.
Health

Hantavirus: South Africa confirms cases

Wednesday, May 06, 2026
The forum brings together Attorneys General, Ministers of Justice, private sector actors, and development partners
Rwanda

African attorneys-general meet in Kigali over policies, partnerships

Wednesday, May 06, 2026
President Paul Kagame arrived in Gaborone, Botswana on Wednesday, May 6, and was received by his counterpart President Duma Boko.
International

PHOTOS: Kagame arrives in Botswana for state visit

Wednesday, May 06, 2026
Washing hands properly with soap and water is the most effective method.
Health

Experts warn decline in hand hygiene may increase infection risks

Wednesday, May 06, 2026
Masaka- Bugesera airport road project will affect part of Rwamagana with over a stretch of 13 kilometres. Courtesy
Infrastructure

Key things to know about 70km Masaka–Bugesera airport road

Wednesday, May 06, 2026
Participants from partner institutions during Teach4Sustainability virtual sessions on climate change and sustainability education.
Featured

University of Kigali drives global climate education through EU-funded initiative

Wednesday, May 06, 2026
Sayinzoga Kampeta speaks during a panel discussion at the ZEP-RE (PTA Reinsurance Company) annual meetings in Kigali, on Monday, May 4. Courtesy
Economy

Why trust, missing data remain major obstacles in Africa’s insurance sector

Wednesday, May 06, 2026
Gustave Mukurarinda Mukunde, the author of The Snowfall, reads his book at the launch in Kigali on April 23, 2025. File.
Business

Innovation drives surge in intellectual property filings

Wednesday, May 06, 2026
The ongoing construction activities of Muvumba multipurpose water resources development project in Nyagatare District. Courtesy
Infrastructure

Govt targets October to clear Rwf4bn Muvumba compensation backlog

Wednesday, May 06, 2026
Louise Kamanyana a midwife practicing in Rwanda. Courtesy
Health

A midwife’s mission to bring new life into the world

Wednesday, May 06, 2026
Visitors during a tour of Chobe National Park in Botswana. President Paul Kagame is expected in Gaborone from May 6 to 7 for a state visit aimed at deepening ties between Rwanda and Botswana. Courtesy
International

Things to know about Botswana as Kagame visits Gaborone

Wednesday, May 06, 2026
Members of Parliament on Tuesday, May 5, approved the draft law governing virtual assets, marking a key step towards regulating cryptocurrency trading in Rwanda. Craish Bahizi
Economy

Parliament passes bill on virtual assets, cryptocurrencies

Tuesday, May 05, 2026
The Governor of North Kivu in eastern DR Congo, Bahati Erasto Musanga, has announced a ban on divisionism and hate speech in areas under the control of the AFC/M23 movement.
Africa

North Kivu governor outlaws tribalism, hate speech

Tuesday, May 05, 2026
RDB Deputy CEO, Juliana Muganza, and Keletsositse Olebile, Chief Executive Officer of the Botswana Investment and Trade Centre at Rwanda-Botswana Business Forum. Courtesy
Business

Rwanda-Botswana business forum discusses trade, investment

Tuesday, May 05, 2026
People in Rwanda may see shooting stars early on Wednesday morning as the Eta Aquariids meteor shower reaches its peak.
Science

People in Rwanda to see shooting stars early on Wednesday morning

Tuesday, May 05, 2026
Urujeni Bakuramutsa, the Rwanda’s ambassador to Switzerland and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office in European country, addresses delegates.
Rwanda

Rwanda submits candidacy to head ITU Council

Tuesday, May 05, 2026
Saidath Gato, a midwife now with 15 years of experience, currently works for Partners In Health Rwanda. Courtesy
Health

She became a midwife after her neighbour died in childbirth

Tuesday, May 05, 2026
A worker uses a machine to seal a package of wheat flour at Azam Industries in Kigali. Rwanda’s industrial output increased by 6.2 per cent in March 2026. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Economy

Rwanda’s industrial output rises 6.2% in March

Tuesday, May 05, 2026
Musanze Genocide Memorial, formerly the Court of Appeal of Ruhengeri. Photo by Germain Nsanzimana
Kwibuka

Musanze Genocide Memorial set for expansion

Tuesday, May 05, 2026