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Workers on duty at Asanti garment factory in Kigali Special Economic Zone. Photo by Craish BAHIZI

Textile players push for dedicated zone to boost production

Friday, March 20, 2026

President Kagame meets with graduate students and fellows from the Harvard Kennedy School,who are concluding their week-long Harvard Rwanda Trek 2026.

PHOTOS: Kagame talks governance with visiting Harvard, Tufts students

Thursday, March 19, 2026

President Paul Kagame meets President Sassou-Nguesso of The Republic of Congo Kigali, 21 July21, 2023. Kagame congratulates Nguesso for for his election win. Photo by Village Urugwiro

Kagame congratulates Congo's Sassou-Nguesso on election win

Thursday, March 19, 2026

Marthe Paauwe, Chief Executive Officer of MoneyPhone interacts with Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva and other officials while visiting MoneyPhone stand at Inclusive FinTech Forum in Kigali. Courtesy

Prime Minister visits MoneyPhone’s booth as fintech unlocks digital loans for unbanked farmers

Thursday, March 19, 2026

The roundtable brought together 28 participants representing different institutions. Photo by Kellya Keza

Chancen International and HEC convene stakeholders to advance student financing dialogue in Rwanda

Thursday, March 19, 2026

Some of the 266 genocide convicts, including 101 women, who completed a month-long reintegration programme attend the closing ceremony in Nyamagabe. Photo Courtesy.

Over 260 Genocide convicts complete unity and resilience course ahead of release

Thursday, March 19, 2026

The National Bank of Rwanda Governor Soraya Hakuziyaremye presenting economic and financial sector updates for the year ended December 2025 on Thursday, March 19. Dan Gatsinzi

US-Israel war on Iran yet to affect fuel prices - BNR

Thursday, March 19, 2026

Spokesperson, Brigadier General Ronald Rwivanga, pose for a photo with a delegation from Havard University.

PHOTOS: Visiting Harvard students briefed on RDF's transformation journey

Thursday, March 19, 2026

The Lower Chamber of Parliament approved the relevance of a draft organic law governing elections on Thursday, March 19. Courtesy

What to know as govt table new election bill

Thursday, March 19, 2026

The newly elected NFPO Spokesperson Senator Frank Habineza of the Democratic Green Party of Rwanda, and Deputy Spokesperson Eugenie Neema Ingabire of the Union Démocratique du Peuple Rwandais (UDPR).

Senator Habineza elected as political parties spokesperson

Thursday, March 19, 2026

Officials during the 29th commemoration of the heroism of the former students of Nyange Secondary School, in Ngororero District on Wednesday, March 18. Courtesy

PHOTOS: Bravery, unity of Nyange students celebrated, 29 years on

Thursday, March 19, 2026

Jean Uwinkindi, a former pastor in Eastern Province, who is serving a life sentence in Nyanza Correctional Facility. File

Over 30 ADEPR preachers stripped of pastoral duties over Genocide

Thursday, March 19, 2026

Rwanda Central Bank Governor Soraya Hakuziyaremye presenting economic and financial sector updates for the year ended December 2025 on Thursday, March 19. Dan Gatsinzi

Central Bank governor flags potential rise in inflation

Thursday, March 19, 2026

Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva Silk Road Fund, Chairperson Zhu Jun in Kigali on Wednesday, March 18. Courtesy

China's Silk Road Fund boss explores investment partnerships in Rwanda

Thursday, March 19, 2026

Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, meets Minister of Sports Nelly Mukazayire who delivered President Kagame' s message ahead of Louise Mushikiwabo's candidacy on Wednesday March 18. Courtesy

Mukazayire meets Senegal president on tour to rally support for Mushikiwabo’s Francophonie bid

Thursday, March 19, 2026

Inside Rwanda's Health Intelligence Centre in Kigali. Photo by Kellya Keza

Why Rwanda needs a water policy for data centres now

Thursday, March 19, 2026

Motorists park at Rubangura taxi-motor stop in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi

MPs call for urgent action on moto-cycle parking shortage

Thursday, March 19, 2026

Sheikh Musa Sindayigaya, the Mufti of Rwanda. Craish Bahizi

Mufti Sindayigaya raises Middle East concerns ahead of Eid celebrations

Thursday, March 19, 2026

Some transformers at Gasogi station. The government plans to install about 290 new transformers and upgrade electricity distribution networks nationwide to ease persistent power shortages. File

Nearly 300 transformers planned to ease power shortages

Thursday, March 19, 2026

The overall masterplan aerial view of Kigali Green City. Courtesy

Green City future uncertain as compensation concerns persist

Thursday, March 19, 2026