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President Kagame addresses delegates during the closing of the National Dialogue Council Umushyikirano, on Friday, February 6. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza

Kagame to Africa: Stop accepting to be misled

Friday, February 06, 2026

Scovia Mutesi. PHOTO BY OLIVIER MUGWIZA

Journalist Scovia Mutesi on ethics, support for media

Friday, February 06, 2026

AFC M23's Erasto Bahati Musanga, the governor of North Kivu province in eastern DR Congo during a recent interview. Courtesy.

Kinshasa made ethnic division 'a business opportunity', says governor

Friday, February 06, 2026

Rwanda Governance Board (RGB) chief executive Doris Picard Uwicyeza speaks during Umushyikirano on February 6. Courtesy

RGB boss concerned over ‘declining citizen participation’

Friday, February 06, 2026

Olivier Nduhungirehe. PHOTO BY OLIVIER MUGWIZA

A look back at Rwanda's position in the world

Friday, February 06, 2026

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Olivier Nduhungirehe, addresses delegates at Umushyikirano on Friday, February 6. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

Nduhungirehe: Kinshasa's lack of political will fuels DR Congo conflict

Friday, February 06, 2026

The National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) has warned the public against using banknotes for decorative and celebratory purposes. Courtesy

BNR flags money bouquets as illegal

Friday, February 06, 2026

Celestin Mutuyimana, the clinical psychotherapist and founder of Baho Smile Institute.

Rwandan researcher develops healing tools from years of studying trauma

Friday, February 06, 2026

AFC M23's Erasto Bahati Musanga, the governor of North Kivu province in eastern DR Congo during a recent interview. Courtesy

We’re doing what Tshisekedi couldn’t do in 8 years: North Kivu governor

Friday, February 06, 2026

A view of Nasho solar-powered irrigation scheme in Kirehe District. According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources, more than 74,000 hectares of land are currently irrigated, against a target of over 132,000 hectares by 2029. File

How Umushyikirano drives accountability and delivers impact

Friday, February 06, 2026

King's soldiers in ancient Rwanda. Courtesy

Karega ka Karigata, the last warrior to earn Rwanda’s highest honour

Friday, February 06, 2026

Residents of Gisagara follow Umushyikirano on Thursday, February 5. Courtesy

Umushyikirano: Rwandans weigh in on progress, what needs to change

Friday, February 06, 2026

President Paul Kagame speaks at Umushyikirano at Kigali Convention Centre on Thursday, February 5. Photo by Village Urugwiro

Kagame dismisses concerns that Rwanda processes minerals from DR Congo

Thursday, February 05, 2026

Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva presents progress on NST2 during the opening of the 20th National Umushyikirano Council on Thursday, February 5. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

Umushyikirano: PM Nsengiyumva presents performance under NST2

Thursday, February 05, 2026

A US-based Rwandan man, David Gakuba Mugisha, was on Thursday, February 5, arraigned before a Kigali court over the alleged murder of his colleague, Eric Ngabo. Courtesy

US-based Rwandan appears in court over alleged murder of colleague

Thursday, February 05, 2026

President Paul Kagame speaks during the opening of the 20th edition of the National Umushyikirano Council at Kigali Convention Centre on Thursday, February 5. Courtesy

DR Congo must own up, stop blaming Rwanda - Kagame

Thursday, February 05, 2026

President Paul Kagame addresses delegates during the opening of the 20th edition of the National Dialogue Council on Thursday, February 5. PHOTOS BY OLIVIER MUGWIZA

Kagame: Leaders must be held accountable for delayed projects

Thursday, February 05, 2026

Gardasil 9, a new human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine

Rwanda to introduce vaccine against six cancers

Thursday, February 05, 2026

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Press release: Choplife Gaming secures license to launch online sports betting and casino operations in Liberia

Thursday, February 05, 2026

Rwanda’s Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, John Mirenge, and Estelle Kayitesi, Head of Policy and Partnerships, receive the award after Rwanda was recognized for IREMBO services with the Best Government Service in the World award at the GovTech Prize 2026 during the World Government Summit in Dubai, UAE, on Wednesday, February 4. Courtesy

Rwanda's Irembo scoops global GovTech award

Thursday, February 05, 2026