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James Swan of the United States of America was appointed as Head of MONUSCO on Thursday, March 5.
Africa

Former US envoy to DR Congo appointed head of MONUSCO

Friday, March 06, 2026
The meeting aimed to assess progress, strengthen coordination, and agree on practical actions to address persistent child malnutrition. Photos by Emmanuel Nkangura
Health

Eastern Province steps up fight against persistent child stunting

Friday, March 06, 2026
Inmates during a meeting with Rwanda Correctional Services at Nyarugenge Prison on Thursday, March 5.Photo by Olivier Mugwiza File
Law

Senators urge ankle monitors, digital tools to cut prison congestion

Friday, March 06, 2026
Kigeme modern market that was set near Kigeme refuee camp has helped refugees to start small businesses and gradually shifting from aid dependence to economic self-reliance. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

PHOTOS: Kigeme refugees turn to business to reduce aid dependence

Friday, March 06, 2026
Bauhaus International CEO Dr. Victor Onukwugha and Rwanda Development Board CEO Jean Guy Africa during a meeting in 2025. File

Investor to build 900 housing units in Gahanga

Thursday, March 05, 2026
Some of the men who were granted release on parole at Nyarugenge Correctional Facility on Thursday, March 5. A Cabinet meeting on Wednesday, March 4, approved the release of 1,847 convicts on parole. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza.
Law

PHOTOS: ‘I am coming back a changed man,’ says prisoner released on parole

Thursday, March 05, 2026
Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) students during a practical exercise. File
Education

Teacher shortage, digital divide hampering TVET sector – study

Thursday, March 05, 2026
Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton said Formula One should bring a Grand Prix to Africa.
Tourism

Rwanda is somewhere I could live, says Lewis Hamilton

Thursday, March 05, 2026
Sophie Tchatchoua, Managing Director of CANAL+ Rwanda speaks as CANAL+ Rwanda launches a new campaign dubbed “Birenze Kureba, Biduha Vibes” on March 3. Photos by Kellya Keza
Featured

CANAL+ Rwanda launches ‘Birenze Kureba, Biduha Vibes’ — more than just TV campaign

Thursday, March 05, 2026
Lawmakers have raised concerns about inadequate drying and storage facilities for maize that are undermining efforts to cut post-harvest losses. Olivier Mugwiza
Agriculture

Lack of drying facilities affecting rice, maize harvest: MPs

Thursday, March 05, 2026
Brigadier General Abdul Nasser Al Humaidi, Official Spokesperson of the UAE’s Ministry of Defence
International

UAE has faced over 180 Iranian missiles – Defence Ministry

Thursday, March 05, 2026
In November 2024, the National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) announced plans to establish regulations governing the use and trading of cryptocurrencies.
Economy

What to know about new draft law on virtual assets

Thursday, March 05, 2026
The newly appointed officials Jean Claude Ingabire, Jeanne d’Arc Uwimanimpaye and Justine Mukobwa
Rwanda

New leaders for rehab centres, NCPD

Thursday, March 05, 2026
Group Vivendi Africa (GVA Rwanda), launched a new campaign dubbed “Igihe Cyawe Ni Iki” aimed at bringing more households onto its high-speed fiber network in Kigali on Wednesday, March 5.
Featured

CanalBox rolls out ‘Igihe Cyawe Ni Iki’ campaign, offers free fiber installation

Thursday, March 05, 2026
A section of Remera residential area which the City of Kigali has earmarked for redevelopment. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana.
Infrastructure

Why official land prices no longer reflect reality

Thursday, March 05, 2026
Minister of ICT and Innovation Paula Ingabire speaking at the AI Summit on Africa held at Kigali Convention Centre, in April 2025
Technology

Rwanda–Anthropic AI deal targets health, education gains

Thursday, March 05, 2026
Some of the layer chickens at Gikomero Poultry Farm in Gasabo District. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana.
Agriculture

Rwanda’s poultry boom: How can momentum be sustained?

Thursday, March 05, 2026
A pineapple farm in Sake Sector in Ngoma District where farmers use irrigation. Photo by Emmanuel Nkangura
Agriculture

Ngoma farmers push for irrigation to unlock Lake Sake’s potential

Thursday, March 05, 2026
Some inmates at Nyarugenge Prison in Magere sector. A Cabinet meeting on Wednesday, March 4 approved the release of 1,847 convicts on parole. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Law

Close to 1,900 convicts set to be released on parole

Wednesday, March 04, 2026
Edda Mukabagwiza has been appointed co-president of the tribunal.
Rwanda

Edda Mukabagwiza appointed co-president of refugee Appeal Tribunal

Wednesday, March 04, 2026