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The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has intensified patrol operations along the Uganda–DR Congo border in Kisoro District following attacks by the FDLR) militia. Courtesy
Africa

Uganda: Army on high alert over FDLR attacks against civilians

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Cold-chain technicians follow a trainer during a technical training programme on April 20, 2026.
Featured

How ACES–RDDP partnership will improve milk cold-chain system

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Delegates interact during the Aviation Africa summit 2025 in Kigali, on Thursday, September 4. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Tourism

Rwanda reaps nearly Rwf140bn from hosting meetings, events

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
A child watches a video on a smartphone. Rwanda is about to introduce a law that would restrict children under the age of 16 from using social media platforms. Courtesy
Health

Rwanda considers restricting social media use for children under 16

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Schwarzman Scholars, a fully funded one-year master’s program in global affairs at Tsinghua University, is among several international opportunities now open to Rwandan applicants. COURTESY
Education

Top seven global scholarships, grants available for Rwandans

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Parents feed their babies during a campaign to raise awareness about fighting stunting and improving maternal and child nutrition in Nyamasheke. Craish Bahizi
Health

Ngororero, Rutsiro to get equipment to shore up fight against child stunting

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
The expansion of dedicated bus lanes has eased congestion in Kigali. Courtesy.
Infrastructure

Expanded bus lanes cut commute times, ease congestion

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Cross-border trucks pass through Rusumo One Stop Border Post in Kirehe District. File photo.
Economy

Experts call for policy reforms to ease fuel cost pressures

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Workers in a production process at Safintra Rwanda Ltd, a roofing materials manufacturer, at the Kigali Special Economic Zone in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi.
Health

Govt prioritises workplace wellness to boost output

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Rwanda’s tourism sector sustained its upward trajectory in 2025, generating $685 million (approx. Rwf1 trillion) in revenues, a 6 per cent increase from 2024. Courtesy
Tourism

Rwanda’s tourism revenues hit Rwf1tn in 2025 - report

Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Heads of delegations from AFCM23 and the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo sign agreements during talks held in Montreux, Switzerland. Courtesy.
Africa

DR Congo: Deadline elapses for prisoner release

Tuesday, April 28, 2026
The most common names registered for children in Rwanda are Ineza for girls and Ishimwe for boys. Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

Here are 10 most common Rwandan baby names

Tuesday, April 28, 2026
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International

UAE leaves group of oil-producing countries

Tuesday, April 28, 2026
A construction project near King Faisal Hospital in Kigali. Rwanda recorded $2.62 billion (approximately Rwf3.8 trillion) in investment commitments in 2025. Courtesy
Economy

Rwanda registers $2.62 billion in investments in 2025

Tuesday, April 28, 2026
The International Festival of Youth 2026 will bring together 10,000 young people from 190 countries. Courtesy
Featured

FEATURED: International Festival of Youth 2026: where dreams come true

Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Ntare Louisenlund School official and students observe a moment of silence in honour of the victims of the Genocide gainst the Tutsi at Kigali Genocide Memorial on Saturday, April 25. Photo by Craish
Kwibuka

Ntare Louisenlund School stands for unity, peace after Kigali Genocide Memorial visit

Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Women with disabilities pose for a photo during a campaign, calling for an early warning system to cope with the effects of climate change. File
Women

Activists call for inclusive early warning systems for women with disabilities

Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Julie Mutoni, Deputy Group CEO of Multilines International speaks at a consultative meeting between RDB and Private Sector Federation on Thursday, April 23. Dan Gatsinzi
Business

Rwandan firms eye deals at Africa CEO Forum

Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common condition that affects hormones.

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: The overlooked cause of infertility in women

Tuesday, April 28, 2026
RIB has arrested Jean d’Amour Habarurema, accusing him of rape and attempted murder on young women he targeted with false promises of jobs.
Crime

Kigali: Man arrested over rape, attempted murder

Tuesday, April 28, 2026