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Genocide suspect Claude Muhayimana, who was convicted for his role in the massacres of Tutsi civilians in the Bisesero area in Karongi District. File

French court opens appeal trial of genocide suspect Claude Muhayimana

Tuesday, February 03, 2026

Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Olivier Nduhungirehe has condemned the persistent denial and minimisation of the genocide by groups in France. File

Nduhungirehe calls out Genocide denial narratives ahead of Kwibuka

Tuesday, February 03, 2026

Rwanda has added brachytherapy to its cancer treatment services. Internet

Cancer: Rwanda adds brachytherapy to treatment services

Tuesday, February 03, 2026

A view Vision City in Gasabo District. RSSB has announced the launch of a fund that will begin with an initial capital of $30 million, with plans to gradually expand it to $100 million or more. File

RSSB set to launch $30m SME fund this month

Tuesday, February 03, 2026

Vicky Ajok, a Ugandan woman working as a housemaid in Syria, has reportedly confessed to killing veteran Syrian actress Huda Shaarawi, 87, who was found dead in her apartment in Damascus last month.

Ugandan housemaid confesses to killing Syrian actress

Tuesday, February 03, 2026

Representatives of youth volunteers from the City of Kigali visit the National Heroes Mausoleum in Remera on February 2. Courtesy

Youth volunteers reflect on patriotism during visit to Heroes Mausoleum

Tuesday, February 03, 2026

Verena Ruzibuka, Country Director of Heifer International Rwanda hands over a cheque to one of the winners. Heifer International Rwanda has officially launched the 2026 AYuTE Challenge Rwanda. Courtesy

Press release: Heifer Rwanda launches 2026 AYuTE challenge with Rwf65m for youth-led Agritech solutions

Tuesday, February 03, 2026

RSSB CEO, Regis Rugemanshuro delivers his remarks during the 30th Africa Social Security Association Governing Council. He underscored the importance of African-led solutions to strengthen social security systems. Courtesy

Featured: RSSB deepens focus on member benefits as Africa’s pension funds unite

Tuesday, February 03, 2026

AFC M23 deputy coordinatyor, Dr Freddy Kaniki, comforts a member of the Banyamulenge community who fled atrocities in Uvira to Kamanyola in January. Photo by Teddy Mazina

South Kivu: AFC/M23 warns of “imminent genocide” against Banyamulenge civilians

Tuesday, February 03, 2026

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AFC/M23, DR Congo sign ceasefire monitoring mandate in Doha

Tuesday, February 03, 2026

Officials at the launch of an integrated Labour Market Information System (LMIS), aimed at supporting evidence-based employment planning and driving broader economic transformation, in August 2024. File

Digital platforms reshape how job seekers meet employers

Tuesday, February 03, 2026

A KIA Sorento new car that was given to Fred Muyango at Nyakarambi during Tengamara campaign.

Prizes drive EBM use, boosting revenue collection

Tuesday, February 03, 2026

Maize farmers during an irrigation exercise in Kamonyi District on November 1, 2024. Photo: File.

Govt eyes major irrigation push to boost food security

Tuesday, February 03, 2026

Medics perform a surgical operation at Masaka Hospital in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi.

Compassion or con? Inside Kigali’s fake hospital appeals

Tuesday, February 03, 2026

Workers at Kigali Leather factory, a firm based in Kanzenze in Bugesera District. File

New plan for Bugesera Tannery Park as initial location gets cancelled

Monday, February 02, 2026

AFCM23’s deputy coordinator Bertand Bisiimwa during a press conference in Goma in January 2025. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana

Bisiimwa condemns Kinshasa’s blockade on Minembwe amid Doha talks

Monday, February 02, 2026

Winners of the raffle prizes pose for a group photo during the Entrepreneurs' New Year's Cocktail 2026, at the Mövenpick Hotel on Thursday, January 29. All photos by Craish BAHIZI

BPN launches 2026 vision, urges entrepreneurs to think big, act bold

Monday, February 02, 2026

Mahoko business center that was strongly hit by floods on May 3, 2023.

Community along Sebeya river upbeat after two years without floods

Monday, February 02, 2026

Students pose for a group photo during an awareness campaign on bilharzia and neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). File

What it will take to eliminate NTDs by 2030

Monday, February 02, 2026

A flooded residential area in Nyabihu District in May 2023. According to Meteo Rwanda, the Western Province of Rwanda is expected to have the highest rainfall, ranging between 290 and 360 millimeters, in February.

Western Province to get highest rainfall in February

Monday, February 02, 2026