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A midwife cares for a premature baby in a neonatal care unit at Kirehe Hospital. Courtesy
Health

Rwanda’s midwifery workforce grows to 2,400 amid high targets

Tuesday, May 05, 2026
Ambassador of France in Rwanda Aurélie Royet-Gounin.
Featured

Africa Forward Summit, signalling a new era of Africa-France partnership

Tuesday, May 05, 2026
‘Kubuguza,’ the Rwandan traditional board game, has been introduced into school competitions. Courtesy
Culture

PHOTOS: Cultural heritage body revives ‘kubuguza’ board game in school competition

Tuesday, May 05, 2026
Rwanda’s Ambassador James Musoni addresses the Second Session of the Joint Permanent Commission on Cooperation (JPCC) between Rwanda and Botswana, in Gaborone, on Monday, May 4.
Politics

Rwanda, Botswana officials talk cooperation ahead of Kagame’s visit to Gaborone

Monday, May 04, 2026
Primary Leaving National Examination are slated for July 7-9. Ordinary Level national exams will begin on July 15 and end on July 22. Courtesy
Education

National exams timetable released

Monday, May 04, 2026
Letshego Rwanda former Chief Executive Officer Joel Uwizeye is joined by Kungu Gatabaki, the Letshego Group chairman and independent non-executive director, and Tom Kocsis, the Letshego East Africa head, to unveil the firm's brand logo at Serena Hotel in Kigali on Wednesday, July 27, 2016. Letshego Rwanda Plc, a local microfinance bank, is set to be acquired by Axian Digital Venture Holdings and Management Limited. Photo by Nadege Imbabazi
Business

Letshego Rwanda to be acquired by Dubai-based firm

Monday, May 04, 2026
Kwita Izina, the gorilla naming ceremony, is set to return on Friday, September 4. Courtesy
Tourism

Kwita Izina returns in September for 21st edition

Monday, May 04, 2026
The Nyarugenge Primary Court has found Arnaud Shema De Bosscher, DJ Toxxyk, guilty on all four charges related to a fatal road accident and drug-related offences. Courtesy
Rwanda

DJ Toxxyk fined, sentenced to community service

Monday, May 04, 2026
At least six died in bus-lorry collision accident in Uganda.
International

Uganda: Six killed in bus-lorry collision

Monday, May 04, 2026
Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) has extended the deadline for motor vehicle ownership transfers and de-registration to June 30. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Law

Deadline to clear pending vehicle ownership transfers extended

Monday, May 04, 2026
Bugarama mining site in Musanze District. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Environment

Mines board urges safety measures amid heavy rains

Monday, May 04, 2026
Officials lay wreaths in honour of victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi at Nyanza-Kicukiro Genocide Memorial on April 30. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
Kwibuka

European, French and British business groups in Rwanda honour Genocide victims

Monday, May 04, 2026
Ronald Niwenshuti, the Commissioner General of the Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA), holds EBM receipt after fueling his car at Gishushu Petrol Station. Courtesy
Featured

FEATURED: When asking for a VAT receipt became an act of fiscal sovereignty

Monday, May 04, 2026
Masaka-Bugesera airport road project will affect part of Rwamagana with over a stretch of 13 kilometres.
Infrastructure

Rwf3bn earmarked for expropriation for Masaka-Bugesera airport road

Monday, May 04, 2026
Passengers board a public bus in Kigali on Monday, April 27. Courtesy
Infrastructure

What workers’ union says about Kigali's new bus lanes

Monday, May 04, 2026
The RDB building will be temporarily closed to allow for planned renovation and upgrade works.
Infrastructure

RDB Building temporarily closed over safety concerns

Monday, May 04, 2026
A farmer displays a variety of agricultural products grown on her farm. Photo by Craish Bahizi.
Women

Govt launches centre to boost financing for women-led businesses

Monday, May 04, 2026
Ntarindwa says his 'Hate Radio' role had direct impact on him. File.

Ntarindwa shares emotional weight of portraying Hate Radio

Monday, May 04, 2026
Residents undergo a mass screening exercise during Kigali Car Free Day sports on February 16, 2025. File
Health

More Rwandans diagnosed with diabetes as care expands

Monday, May 04, 2026
Residents turn up to watch the basketball game Nyamirama Sector in Kayonza District.
Kwibuka

Basketball brings healing to genocide survivors

Monday, May 04, 2026