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Captured inside African Leadership University, Mbairassem Koularambaye Newton showcases her entrepreneurial journey through a small popcorn business launched on 14th October 2025, in partnership with Ingride Bourma. Courtesy

How foreign students hustle with gigs and small businesses in Kigali

Thursday, January 29, 2026

The National Dialogue Council was last held in January 2024 and brought together about 1,500 delegates from government, private sector, civil society and Rwandans in the Diaspora among others. Courtesy

Umushyikirano returns after one-year break

Thursday, January 29, 2026

Vehicles at Gishushu junction in Kigali. About 10,000 pending vehicle ownership transfers at the Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) are facing complications ranging from missing documentation to hard-to-trace sellers. Sam

RRA flags over 10,000 problematic vehicle ownership transfers

Thursday, January 29, 2026

Residents wade through a flooded street in Rubavu District in May 2023. Rwanda is expected to receive wetter-than-normal conditions during the March to May rainy season. Courtesy

Regional forecaster predicts heavy March-May rains for Rwanda

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

American YouTube star Darren Jason Watkins Jr., popularly known as iShowSpeed, during his visit in Rwanda. He concluded his month-long Africa tour on Tuesday, January 27, in Namibia.

Six moments that defined iShowSpeed's Africa tour

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Banyamulenge self-defence group Twirwaneho has issued a warning over attacks targeting Banyamulenge communities in eastern DR Congo. Courtesy

DR Congo: Twirwaneho warns of govt attacks on Uvira, Minembwe highlands

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

The Minister of National Unity and Civic Engagement, Dr. Jean-Damascène Bizimana, addresses journalists during a press conference on Tuesday, January 27. Courtesy

Kinyarwanda language pride urged ahead of Heroes Day

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

One of the rehabilitated houses of the survivors of the Genocide against the Tutsi. Courtesy

Nyabihu: Repairs to resume on homes of Genocide survivors

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Albert Nkundabagenzi demonstrates how crop residues are transformed into nutrient-rich biochar, boosting soil fertility while reducing waste. Courtesy

How organic methods helped a Ngoma farmer double yields

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

On March 1, 2025, AFC-M23 handed over Brig Gen Ezechiel Gakwerere of the genocidal group FDLR and other members to Rubavu District officials. Germain Nsanzimana

A year without FDLR threat on Rwandan border

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

A view of one of the newly constructed residential areas in Bumbogo Sector in Gasabo District. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

Kigali City explains phased system for new residential site approvals

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Customer service desk staff help MTN Rwanda customers at the headquarters in Kigali. Courtesy

Building trust through customer experience

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Olivier Nduhungirehe, Einat Weiss, Israel’s Ambassador to Rwanda (c) and Mutangana observe a moment of silence to pay tribute to the victims of Holocaust in Kigali on January 27. Photos by Craish Bahizi

Nduhungirehe urges action against hate, stresses genocide is preventable

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Bwiza Riverside Homes project was among the facilities designated to accommodate migrants from the UK under the Rwanda–UK immigration deal. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana.

Rwanda explains arbitration case against UK over cancelled migration partnership

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Japan’s Ambassador to Rwanda, Kazuya Nakajo, and representatives of AVEH Umurerwa, Eugene Ndayambaje, the organisation's co-founder, during the signing ceremony on January 26. Courtesy

Japan funds construction of dormitory for children with disabilities

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

WASAC Group has introduced a new system allowing customers to apply for water services through the IremboGov platform. Courtesy

WASAC moves water connection services online

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Rwanda Revenue Authority has warned vehicle owners of penalties if they fail to complete vehicle ownership transfer registration by the end of February 2026. Photo by Craish BAHIZI

RRA gives 30-day window to complete vehicle ownership transfers

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Some of the weapons and ammunitions that were seized by M23 in eastern DR Congo. Photo by James Munyaneza

Twelve months after Goma’s fall, peace efforts still limp

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

President Kagame meets with Prof. Dong-Sup Yoon, President of Yonsei University, Dr. Won-Yong Lee, Executive Vice President for Research Affairs, and their delegation at Village Urugwiro on January 27.

Kagame, Yonsei University leadership discuss partnership in education

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Nearly 300 European mercenaries, mostly from Romanian contractors, surrendered after Goma's fall. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana

DR Congo: A look back at major events after the fall of Goma

Tuesday, January 27, 2026