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Officials pose for a group photo at the launch of Global Health Hub on Monday, April 27. Courtesy

Four universities launch initiative to transform medical training

Monday, April 27, 2026

The signing ceremony took place in Kigali on Monday, April 27.

RSSB leads first round of $100m SME fund to spur business growth

Monday, April 27, 2026

Officials and mourners observe a moment of silence in honour of the victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi at Kigali International Airport after visiting Kamonyi Genocide Memorial on Friday, April 24. Photos by Kellya Keza

RwandAir, partners honour aviation personnel killed in Genocide, uphold national unity

Monday, April 27, 2026

L-R: Paul Macdonald, FCILT: Secretary General, CILT International, MUGABO Patrick, FCILT, CIPC: International Vice President and Chairman of the Africa Forum, CILT International and Jan STEENBERG, FCILT: International President, CILT International. Courtesy

CILT International elects Patrick Mugabo as Vice President and Chairman of Africa Forum

Monday, April 27, 2026

A total of 14 passengers have died in a plane crash in South Sudan. Internet

14 dead as passenger plane goes down in South Sudan

Monday, April 27, 2026

BRALIRWA Management, Staff, and invited guests gather to lay wreaths and pay tribute to the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi at Nyanza Kicukiro Genocide Memorial. Courtesy

BRALIRWA Commemorates 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rubavu and Kigali

Monday, April 27, 2026

Aimé Abizera, the CEO of CanalBox, speaks to journalists (C) during a press conference in 2025. File

RURA orders CanalBox to compensate customers over service disruptions

Monday, April 27, 2026

According to Ecofleet officials, a pilot phase of the new device is underway on the Kacyiru and Rwandex routes, where two display units have been installed at bus stops. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Public transport: EcoFleet trials real-time bus tracking

Monday, April 27, 2026

Accommodation demand has surged in Kigali ahead of the Africa CEO Forum, with hotels and short-term rentals reporting increased bookings as delegates prepare to arrive. PHOTO BY Dan Gatsinzi.

Africa CEO Forum drives accommodation demand across Kigali

Monday, April 27, 2026

The World Health Organization (WHO) has approved the first malaria treatment made for newborns and very young infants. Courtesy

First malaria drug for newborns gets WHO approval

Monday, April 27, 2026

Management and staff of Shelter Group Africa lay wreaths in honour of the victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi at Kigali Genocide Memorial on April 9. Courtesy

Shelter Group Africa honours Genocide victims, supports survivors with home renovations

Monday, April 27, 2026

Officials and other mourners observe a moment of silence in honour of the victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi at WASAC headquarters on Friday, April 24. Photos by Craish BAHIZI

Scars of dark past resurface as WASAC, REG honour 174 staff slain in Genocide

Monday, April 27, 2026

Singers from Hosiana choir lay wreaths to pay tribute to the victims of the Genocide against the
Tutsi at Kigali Genocide Memorial.

We lived each day expecting death—Hosiana Choir survivor

Monday, April 27, 2026

City of Kigali officials last week introduced a park-and-ride system alongside expanded dedicated bus lanes. Photo by Craish Bahizi

What experts say about Kigali’s park-and-ride plan

Monday, April 27, 2026

Medics conduct chronic kidney disease (CKD) screening at Butaro Hospital. Photo: Germain Nsanzimana.

Herbal medicine linked to rising kidney cases in Burera

Monday, April 27, 2026

A bank teller serves a client at Kacyiru Umurenge Sacco branch in Gasabo. Photo by Craish BAHIZI

Internet banking for Umurenge SACCOs set for December 2026

Monday, April 27, 2026

A client tests a new electric car at a showroom in Kicukiro, Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi.

What drivers should know before choosing electric

Monday, April 27, 2026

Residents of Ntongwe and Kinazi sectors in Ruhango District and officials gathered on April 26 to mark the 32nd commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.

PHOTOS: KINAZI: 35 Genocide victims given decent burial

Monday, April 27, 2026

Doctors conduct a surgery operation . Rwanda currently has about 180 surgeons serving a population of more than 14 million people.

A closer look at efforts to close the gap of surgical care

Sunday, April 26, 2026

Senior Defence and Security Advisor in the Office of the President Gen (Rtd) James Kabarebe briefs students of the Rwanda Defence Force Senior Command and Staff College, as RDF Chief of Defence Staff Gen Mubarakh Muganga looks on, on Saturday, April 25. Courtesy

Kabarebe briefs military students as they conclude liberation war tour

Sunday, April 26, 2026