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BPR Bank Rwanda Plc management and staff observe a moment of silence to pay tribute to the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi at Kicukiro-Nyanza Genocide Memorial on Wednesday, April 14. Courtesy

Artistes join BPR to honour fallen staff, preserve Genocide memory

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Minister of Finance and Economic Planning Yusuf Murangwa addresses journalists during a press conference on Monday, March 16. Photo by Kellya Keza

Rwanda secures Rwf370bn funding to support economic growth

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Minister Marizamunda delivers his remarks during a commemoration event held at Musanze Genocide Memorial, the former Court of Appeal of Ruhengeri on Wednesday, April 15.

Defence minister warns against violence targeting Genocide survivors

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

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PHOTOS: Kagame in Congo-Brazzaville for Sassou Nguesso's inauguration

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

At Ruhengeri Court of Appeal, more than 400 Tutsi who had sought refuge were killed. File

April 15, 1994: Massacres at Ruhengeri appeals court, Lake Muhazi

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Minister Jean Damascene Bizimana spoke about Kinyamateka in the Genocide against the Tutsi as he reflected on the historical role of the media in Rwanda. Courtesy

Sibomana, the Catholic priest who radicalised Kinyamateka newspaper

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

(L-R) Richard Niwenshuti, Chief Executive Officer of the Rwanda Cooperation Initiative (RCI), Judith Mbabazi, Deputy Ombudsman and Albert Nkiko, Commissioner at NEC. Courtesy

Senate approves recent Cabinet appointments

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

A banking and corporate law expert, Jean Marie Ntakirutinka steps up to lead CM Advocates' Banking and Finance Department, reinforcing its strength in high-value transactions. Photo COURTESY

Career growth: Jean Marie Ntakirutinka rises to Partner at CM Advocates

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Rice farmers work in their plantation in Kinazi Sector as part of ongoing efforts under the CDAT project, which aims to rehabilitate wetlands. Photos by Emmanuel Nkangura.

From floods to food security: Rwanda’s wetland overhaul boosts yields under CDAT

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Under the proposed law, any individual found operating a virtual assets business without a licence faces a fine ranging between Rwf30 million and Rwf50 million and a prison sentence of three to five years. Internet

New bill proposes 5-year jail, Rwf100m fine for illegal virtual assets trading

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

A plenary sitting of the Chamber of Deputies during the presentation of a report by the Committee on Governance and Gender Equality. Courtesy.

Ministries given three months to act on Ombudsman findings

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Emmanuel Ntarindwa, 51, was sentenced to 15 years in prison in January after the Busasamana Primary Court found him guilty of genocide-related crimes in Nyanza District. Courtesy

Survivors’ tips help unmask long-hidden genocide perpetrators

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Pig farmers during a guided tour at Muyumbu pig breeding farm in Rwamagana district on May 11, 2021. File

Ban on pig trading as African swine fever hits Bugesera, Rusizi

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

An electrician works on an electricity supply project in Gicumbi District. With the new financing bill, 200,000 households are expected to gain access to electricity and expand the use of clean cooking energy.

200,000 households to get electricity under new financing

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

The Rwanda Investigation Bureau has announced the arrest of Daniel Ndamyimana, the Executive Secretary of Bugarama Sector in Rusizi District. Courtesy.

Rusizi: Sector official arrested over Genocide denial

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Pope Leo during his visit at St. Augustine’s homeland in Algeria on Monday, April 13. Internet

Pope Leo visits St. Augustine’s homeland in Algeria

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

President Paul Kagame, the Commander-in-Chief of the Rwanda Defence Force, inspects the military parade at Amahoro Stadium during the presidential inauguration ceremony on August 11, 2024. Photo by Village Urugwiro

National Defence University takes shape with President as Chancellor

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Brig Gen (Rtd) Fred Muziraguharara, who previously served as Chief Executive Officer of Horizon Group Ltd, is among five convicts granted pardon. File

Retired Brig Gen Muziraguharara among five granted pardon

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

A lightning strike killed one person and injured 26 others on April 13, in Gashanda Sector, Ngoma District. Courtesy

Ngoma: Lightning strike kills one, injures 26

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

The Strait of Hormuz is a waterway between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman.

Some tankers exit Strait of Hormuz amid US blockade

Tuesday, April 14, 2026