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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

Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva addresses residents during Umuganda in Kayonza on Saturday, January 31. Courtesy

Kayonza: Prime Minister promises govt support to address drought

Monday, February 02, 2026

Musinga, wearing a head piece and a print cloth watches a performance in a crowd. EP.0.0.6164, collection RMCA Tervuren; photo E. Gourdinne, 1918

How Rwandans in ancient times honoured courage and heroism

Monday, February 02, 2026

A view of MIC building, one of the city of Kigali's major commercial complexes. Photo by Craish Bahizi

The grey zones behind tenant disputes in shared buildings

Monday, February 02, 2026

At the National Heroes Mausoleum in Remera stands a tomb without a name or remains known as the Unknown Soldier. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

The story behind Rwanda’s unknown soldier

Monday, February 02, 2026

Delegates follow President Kagame's remarks during the 31st annual National Prayer Breakfast held at Kigali Convention Centre on Sunday, February 1. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana

PHOTOS: Kagame: Practicing compromise can hold families together

Sunday, February 01, 2026

President Paul Kagame addresses delegates at the National Prayer Breakfast, held at the Kigali Convention Centre on Sunday, February 1. All photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana

PHOTOS: Stay true to yourselves, Kagame tells Rwandans

Sunday, February 01, 2026

On a monthly basis, producer prices increased by 0.6 per cent in December compared to November 2025. Courtesy

Mining, energy costs push producer prices 4.6% up

Sunday, February 01, 2026

The Minister of National Unity and Civic Engagement, Jean-Damascène Bizimana joins a traditional ballet at the National Heroes Concert on Saturday, January 31. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza

Heroism today means hard work, integrity - Minister Bizimana

Sunday, February 01, 2026

Members of the Rotary Club of Kigali Virunga (RCKV) join residents for a group photo during the monthly Umuganda community work in Kinyinya Sector, Gasabo District, on January 31. Craish Bahizi

Rotarians plant 2,000 trees ahead of 25th anniversary

Saturday, January 31, 2026

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Milk production to rise by 135% by 2029; how it will be achieved

Saturday, January 31, 2026

PHOTOS BY EMMANUEL NKANGURA

PHOTOS: PM Nsengiyumva joins Gahini residents in Umuganda

Saturday, January 31, 2026

A health worker interacts with a blood donor during an exercise in Kigali, in June 2023. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Dispelling misconceptions around blood donation

Saturday, January 31, 2026

Members of Twisungane Cooperative work in the potato plantation in Muko Sector in Musanze District. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

What proposed EjoHeza reforms mean for informal workers

Saturday, January 31, 2026

Members of the United States Congress visit Mutobo Demobilisation and Reintegration Centre in Musanze District on Friday, January 30. Courtesy

PHOTOS: Members of US Congress visit ex-FDLR fighters at Mutobo centre

Friday, January 30, 2026

Rwanda and Singapore have launched a call for carbon market projects’ proposals under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana

Rwanda, Singapore issue call for carbon market project proposals

Friday, January 30, 2026

President Kagame poses with Faure Gnassingbé, President of the Council of Togo and African Union Lead Mediator and African Union facilitators after a tête-à-tête meeting on the eastern DRC peace process, at Village Urugwiro in Kigali on Friday, January 30.Photos by Village Urugwiro

Kagame discusses DR Congo security with Togo president, AU facilitators

Friday, January 30, 2026

TotalEnergies in Cabo Delgado. The Mozambican government and TotalEnergies have announced the restart of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) project. Internet

TotalEnergies resumes Mozambique LNG project as security returns

Friday, January 30, 2026

Rwanda’s Centre of Excellence for Biomedical Engineering and e-Health Project Phase II in Bumbogo Sector in Gasabo District. Courtesy

Rwanda receives Rwf43bn from AfDB to fund skills development, innovation

Friday, January 30, 2026

Gen. Sultan Makenga interacts with AFC M23 Spokesperson Lawrence Kanyuka. The AFCM23 rebel movement blamed the government coalition for the attack in the town located about 30 kilometres north of Uvira city.

Sange: DR Congo army blamed for grenade attack that killed five

Friday, January 30, 2026