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Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General and Head of MINUSCA, Valentine Rugwabiza, awards medals to Rwandan peacekeepers. Courtesy

PHOTOS: Rwandan peacekeepers in CAR awarded UN medals

Thursday, June 18, 2026

Various blood components in dedicated bags from left to right red blood cells, plasma, platelets, and cryoprecipitates, at RBC’s Blood Transfusion Division in Kigali, on July 30, 2024.

RBC explores new use for excess plasma from blood donations

Thursday, June 18, 2026

Rwanda’s Permanent Representative to the UN in Geneva, Ambassador Urujeni Bakuramutsa speaks during a right of reply at the United Nations Human Rights Council on June 17. Courtesy

Rwanda voices concerns about Burundi, FDLR role in DR Congo crisis

Thursday, June 18, 2026

The High Court has scheduled the substantive hearing in the case involving Victoire Umuhoza Ingabire and her eight co-accused to commence on September 8. File

Why High Court adjourned Victoire Ingabire's trial until September

Thursday, June 18, 2026

Pravda Mfurankunda, a lecturer at UR's School of Arts and Languages, presented a paper at the University of Rwanda-College of Education conference on June 15. Courtesy

Universities urged to rethink civic education in age of online misinformation

Thursday, June 18, 2026

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Rwanda receives over 170 asylum seekers from Libya

Thursday, June 18, 2026

A health worker chats with a blood donor during an exercise in Kigali. File

Health ministry explores insurance-backed funding for blood services

Thursday, June 18, 2026

I&M Bank (Rwanda) Plc, has officially launched Karame Twaje Agency Banking.

I&M Bank takes banking closer to communities with ‘Karame Twaje’ agency network

Thursday, June 18, 2026

Minister of Local Government Dominique Habimana addresses participants during the Local Government Delivery Conference in Kigali on June 17. Photos by Kellya Keza

RALGA pushes for data-driven governance to improve service delivery

Thursday, June 18, 2026

A view of Ngezi crater lake on the top of Mount Bisoke, rising to 3,711 metres above sea level in Volcanoes National Park. Photo by SAM NGENDAHIMANA

What Rwanda stands to gain from first UNESCO geopark

Thursday, June 18, 2026

Nurveen Ratty, Neuro-branding strategist and chief executive of Neuro Branding Academy Africa, speaks to the participants during a sold out executive masterclass held in Kigali on June 16 . Photos by Kellya Keza

In the age of scrolling, neurobranding gives brands a competitive edge – expert

Thursday, June 18, 2026

Kosmotive founder Blandine Umuziranenge (second right) receives the Girls Innovation Award during the YouthConnekt summit in October 2019. Courtesy.

Inside Rwandan enterprises shortlisted for Africa’s Business Heroes

Thursday, June 18, 2026

Amina Khubieva, Chief Advisor for African Countries at the World Youth Festival Directorate, poses for a photo with participants from a previous International Festival of Youth edition in Russia. Photo - courtesy.

Rwandan youth urged to seize global opportunities at Youth Festival

Thursday, June 18, 2026

RDF Army Chief of Staff, Maj Gen Vincent Nyakarundi, meets with his French counterpart, Gen Pierre Schill, Chief of Staff of the French Army, in Paris on Wednesday, June 17.

RDF, French army chiefs discuss cooperation

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Olivier Nduhungirehe meets with his South African counterpart, Ronald Lamola, in Pretoria on Wednesday, June 17. Courtesy

South Africa says to ease travel restrictions on Rwandans

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Some of the 644 inmates convicted for their role in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi have completed a specialised reintegration programme in Nyamasheke District on June 14. Courtesy

Over 600 Genocide convicts complete reintegration programme ahead of release

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

President Paul Kagame addresses the newly appointed officials during the swearing-in ceremony at Village Urugwiro on Wednesday, June 17. Photos by Village Urugwiro

Kagame on why officials are frequently replaced

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

President Paul Kagame meets with the East African Community (EAC) Secretary General Spephen Mbundi at the Village Urugwiro on Wednesday, June 17. Photo by Village Urugwiro

Kagame, EAC boss Mbundi discuss regional integration

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Francis Gatare speaks during an interview during his visit to Fudan University in Shanghai, China. Photo Courtesy

New generation of African leaders must end cycles of failure - ASG President Gatare

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

(L-R): The newly appointed Cabinet members; Col. Claudien Bizimungu, Minister of State in the Ministry of Infrastructure; Antoine Marie Kajangwe, Minister of Trade and Industry; Damien Murwanashyaka, Minister of Infrastructure; and Armand Zingiro, Minister of State in the Ministry of Infrastructure, take the oath of office during the swearing-in ceremony at Village Urugwiro on Wednesday, June 17.

Put citizens first, Kagame tells leaders

Wednesday, June 17, 2026