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American comedian Kevin Hart, his wife Eniko Hart and their children visited Rwanda in July 2023. They explored several of the country’s top attractions, including Volcanoes National Park, which is home to the endangered mountain gorillas. Photo courtesy
Tourism

Kevin Hart recalls gorilla trekking adventure in Rwanda in latest Netflix special

Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Some of the refugees who were repatriated on Tuesday at the Rwanda-Burundi border.
Rwanda

Over 100 Burundian refugees return home

Tuesday, November 25, 2025
A file photo of Rwandan peacekeepers escort Central African Republic President Faustin-Archange Touadéra during the country’s general elections on December 27, 2020.
Security

Kagame, Touadéra discuss security ahead of CAR elections

Tuesday, November 25, 2025
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Economy

Why Dangote’s $1bn deal is a big deal for Zimbabwe’s economy

Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Mariette Mico shares her experience and how she ended up liking agriculture, as Janvier Nsanzimana (R) follow at the Youth Forward for Agrifood Systems Transformation (YOUTH FAST) Forum 2025, in Kigali, on November 24 (courtesy)
Featured

Young graduates find prosperity, purpose in agribusiness

Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Joan Cuka Kagwanja, Coordinator of the African Land Policy Center (ALPC) at the UN Economic Commission for Africa. Courtesy Photo.
Economy

As donor backing winds up, who will fund Africa’s land governance?

Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Central Bank Governor Soraya Hakuziyaremye speaks during a media briefing as the bank presented findings from its third-quarter 2025 Financial Stability and Monetary Policy Committee meetings on November 20. Photo: File.
Economy

Stronger exports, reserves help shore up Rwanda Franc in Q3

Tuesday, November 25, 2025
At least five people were killed and more than a dozen injured in Uvira, South Kivu, after violent clashes erupted on Sunday, November 23, between the Congolese armed forces (FARDC) and allied Wazalendo militias . Courtesy
Africa

Five killed in Uvira as FARDC, Wazalendo clash over food supplies

Monday, November 24, 2025
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Health

Malaria vaccine prices cut to expand coverage

Monday, November 24, 2025
Citizens take part in a past Umuganda exercise. File.
Rwanda

Senate backs plan to broaden monthly Umuganda scope

Monday, November 24, 2025
Some of the latest returnees who arrived on Monday. Photo by Germani Nsanzimana.
Africa

UNHCR boss lauds repatriation of Rwandans from DR Congo

Monday, November 24, 2025
RDB CEO Jean-Guy Afrika (3rd from right) poses for a photo with Atletico Madrid players after signing a partnership agreement earlier this year.
Tourism

Atlético Madrid officials say impressed by Rwanda’s tourism, sports sector

Monday, November 24, 2025
The discussion brought together party officials, community members, Members of Parliament, and local leaders under the theme “Patriotism as the foundation of sustainable development.”
Politics

RPF cadres call for renewed patriotism, grassroots participation

Monday, November 24, 2025
I&M Bank Rwanda Plc officials pose for a group photo during the opening ceremony on November 20. Photos by Craish Bahizi.
Featured

I&M Bank opens Gacuriro branch, upgrades Kigali Heights facility to boost efficiency

Monday, November 24, 2025
Kagame and Touadera during their meeting in Kigali. Photo by Village Urugwiro.
Politics

Kagame, CAR president discuss stronger bilateral ties

Monday, November 24, 2025
Health

Breaking the skin barrier: Kayitesi Kayitenkore on dermatology, identity, and healing in Rwanda

Monday, November 24, 2025
Technology

Inside Rwanda’s​​ switch to a biometric digital ID

Monday, November 24, 2025
President Faustin-Archange Touadéra of Central African Republic (CAR) arrives at Kigali International Airport on Sunday, November 23. Courtesy
Rwanda

CAR president visits Rwanda

Sunday, November 23, 2025
Dr. Menghis Bairu (2nd-L), the Vice Chairman of Cure Blindness Project, and Katherine Overbey (3rd-R), the CEO of the global NGO, meet with Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana (C), Rwanda’s Minister of Health, with their delegation on November 14, 2025 in Kigali. Courtesy
Health

Health ministry in ambitious push to train more eye specialists

Sunday, November 23, 2025
Members of Rotary Club Kigali Virunga (RCKV), during a blood donation exercise. Courtesy
Health

Rotarians rally youth to donate blood

Sunday, November 23, 2025