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International

Japan issues tsunami warning after magnitude 7.5 earthquake

Monday, April 20, 2026
Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA) announced that petrol would henceforth be capped at RWF 2,938 per litre, while diesel was kept at RWF 2,205 per litre. Sam Ngendahimana

Fuel prices up twice in 10 days: The Iran war’s hidden tax on Rwandans

Friday, April 17, 2026
Red-Cross volunteers help a trauma victim during a Walk to Remember from ETO Kicukiro to Kicukiro-Nyanza Genocide Memorial on Saturday, April 11. Photo by Craish BAHIZI. (1)
Kwibuka

Kwibuka 32: Why trauma cases persist despite improved support systems

Monday, April 13, 2026
Liberia-flagged tanker Shenlong Suezmax, carrying crude oil from Saudi Arabia, that arrived clearing the Strait of Hormuz, is seen at the Mumbai Port in Mumbai, India, Thursday, March 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool)
International

Middle East war: AU urges social protection, flexible monetary policies

Sunday, April 05, 2026
Minister of Health Dr Sabin Nsanzimana told Members of Parliament that drivers who fail to give way to ambulances could soon face penalties under new government measures. Craish Bahizi
Society

Penalties loom for drivers who fail to yield to ambulances

Friday, March 27, 2026
Funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, the Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships are now open. See below for more opportunities available to Rwandans. COURTESY.
Education

Looking for scholarships? Here are opportunities Rwandans can apply for

Friday, March 13, 2026
Kigeme modern market that was set near Kigeme refuee camp has helped refugees to start small businesses and gradually shifting from aid dependence to economic self-reliance. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

PHOTOS: Kigeme refugees turn to business to reduce aid dependence

Friday, March 06, 2026
A missile gets fired from a ship belonging to the US forces towards Iran. Photo by US Central Command.
International

How Rwandans in Middle East are keeping safe

Tuesday, March 03, 2026
Over 49 people were injured and 147 houses damaged in Gasabo, Gicumbi, Kayonza, and Nyabihu districts during heavy rain.
Environment

11 killed by rain-induced disasters in February

Wednesday, February 25, 2026
President Kagame, EU officials and Foreign Minister Nduhungirehe pose for a photo at Village Urugwiro on Thursday, February 19. Photo courtesy of Village Urugwiro
Africa

Kagame, EU officials discuss DR Congo security crisis

Thursday, February 19, 2026
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva, and other Heads of State and government pose for a group photo at at the African Union’s 39th Ordinary Summit.
Health

PM Nsengiyumva urges greater investment in maternal health at AU summit

Saturday, February 14, 2026
Rwanda National Police (RNP) has received a modern firefighting truck from Rusumo Power Company. The MAN Model TGS 33.440 truck is equipped with specialized instruments for disaster and fire management. Courtesy
Security

PHOTOS: Rwanda National Police gets new firefighting truck

Friday, February 13, 2026