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Women’s participation in Rwanda’s labour market increased by 7.4 percentage points between 2020 and 2024. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Economy

Labour force: Women participation increases by 7.4%

Sunday, March 01, 2026
A view of a maize plantation farm that was hit by hailstorms in Karongi District.
Agriculture

How farmers are managing post-harvest losses amid heavy rains

Sunday, March 01, 2026
Rwanda Fertilizer Company (RFC) recognized outstanding agrodealers for their strong performance, innovation, and commitment to serving farming communitiesat RFC’s blending facility in the Bugesera Special Economic Zone, on February 27, 2026. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured

FEATURED: Rwanda Fertilizer Company rewards top agrodealers driving distribution of customised fertilisers

Sunday, March 01, 2026
A cargo truck overturned on Saturday, February 28, near Gisenyi Hospital after its brakes failed, killing 11 people. PHOTOS BY GERMAIN NSANZIMANA
Rwanda

Accident kills 11 in Rubavu

Saturday, February 28, 2026
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva addresses residents of Gatenga Sector in Kicukiro District during the monthly community work, known as Umuganda, on February 28. Courtesy
Health

PM Nsengiyumva urges vigilance against deadly illicit alcohol

Saturday, February 28, 2026
The State of Qatar condemned Iranian ballistic missile attacks on February 28. Courtesy
International

Qatar, Saudi condemn Iranian missile strikes in region

Saturday, February 28, 2026
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Health

Bweyeye health centre upgrade, smartphone rollout strengthen rural healthcare

Saturday, February 28, 2026
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International

African Union cautions against wider instability after US-Iran tensions

Saturday, February 28, 2026
The book “L’Université m’a trahie” (The University Betrayed Me) was launched at the Kigali Genocide Memorial on Friday, February 27. Craish Bahizi
Kwibuka

Memoir reveals how genocide turned a university into killing ground

Saturday, February 28, 2026
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Aviation

RwandAir suspends Middle East flights amid US-Iran escalation

Saturday, February 28, 2026
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Youth and Arts, Brave Ngabo, speaks during the presentation of the newly conducted study. Courtesy
Rwanda

Creatives grappling with funding, market access – new study

Saturday, February 28, 2026
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva joins hundreds of residents in Gatenga Sector, Kicukiro District, for this month’s Umuganda, a community initiative. Together, officials and community members worked on anti-erosion embankments in a nine-hectare forest, strengthening efforts to protect the environment and prevent soil degradation.
Environment

PHOTOS: PM Nsengiyumva joins residents to protect Kicukiro’s environment

Saturday, February 28, 2026
The New Times

Israel says has launched ‘pre-emptive’ attack on Iran

Saturday, February 28, 2026
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Crime

Genocide: Paris court upholds 14-year sentence for Muhayimana

Saturday, February 28, 2026
First Lady Jeannette Kagame attends Green Hills Academy’s annual Rwanda Festival, “IKIVI,” joining guests in celebrating the culture. PHOTOS BY DAN GATSINZI
Education

PHOTOS: First Lady attends Green Hills Academy cultural festival

Friday, February 27, 2026
Cyprien Uzabakiriho, commonly known as Djihad; John Kalisa, and François Xavier Ishimwe; Nestor Kwizera. Courtesy
Crime

Court jails four, acquits one in Yampano sextape case

Friday, February 27, 2026
A total of 208 returnees who arrived on Friday, February 27, crossing into Rwanda. Courtesy
Africa

Over 7,000 Rwandans repatriated from DR Congo in one year

Friday, February 27, 2026
The Volcanoes Community Resilience Project (VCRP) is delivering visible economic and social gains, particularly for farmers working on steep, high-altitude land in Nyabihu and Musanze districts.
Featured

Featured: Major resilience project begins paying off for north-west Rwanda communities

Friday, February 27, 2026
Attacks by Congolese government coalition forces on Thursday, February 26, reportedly killed a 19-year-old girl and 15 cows in Masisi territory in eastern DR Congo.
Africa

FDLR kills 19-year-old woman, 15 cows in Masisi, says AFC/M23

Friday, February 27, 2026
Wildlife veterinarians treat lions in Akagera National Park. The park has so far over 70 lions. In 2015, seven lions were reintroduced to Akagera National Park, marking the beginning of the species’ return after years of absence. Courtesy
Environment

Why Akagera park wants to regulate lion population

Friday, February 27, 2026