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Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) on Thursday, January 29, confirmed the arrest of Fred Barafinda Sekikubo. Courtesy
Crime

Barafinda, two others arrested over spreading falsehoods

Thursday, January 29, 2026
Sudan’s Al Hilal Omdurman will host South African giants Mamelodi Sundowns at Amahoro Stadium on Friday, January 30. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Football

CAF CL:  Top spot at stake as Al Hilal host Sundowns in Kigali

Friday, January 30, 2026
President Paul Kagame on Thursday, January 29, appointed Brigadier General Jean-Paul Nyirubutama (L) as Deputy Senior Defence Advisor at the Office of the President, and James Wizeye as Deputy Secretary General of the National Intelligence and Security Service (NISS). Courtesy.
Security

Nyirubutama named deputy presidential security advisor as NISS gets new deputy boss

Thursday, January 29, 2026
The National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) has officially suspended the operations of Mobicash Rwanda Ltd for a period of three months. Courtesy
Law

Central bank suspends Mobicash over non-compliance

Thursday, January 29, 2026
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Health

How timely drone blood delivery saved life in wake of road crash

Friday, January 30, 2026
Some of the 530 properties expected to be affected by the Giporoso–Masaka road expansion project. Photo by Kellya Keza.
Infrastructure

What determines property value in expropriation cases?

Friday, January 30, 2026
Some youths attend a campaign to fight neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) in Bugesera District. By November 2025, more than 500 youths had joined the programme. Courtesy.
Health

Youth step up fight against neglected tropical diseases

Thursday, January 29, 2026
Findings of the study by scientists at the Spanish National Cancer Research Centre (CNIO), were published on January 27 in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Courtesy
Science

Spanish scientists eliminate pancreatic cancer in mice study

Thursday, January 29, 2026
DR Congo and AFCM23 negotiators in Doha, in November 2025. Negotiators of AFCM23 and the Congolese government side are in Doha Qatar for another round of talks. Courtesy
Africa

AFC/M23 delegation in Doha for new round of peace talks

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
Rwanda

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
Law

RRA flags over 10,000 problematic vehicle ownership transfers 

Thursday, January 29, 2026
A view of MIC building, one of the city of Kigali's major commercial complexes. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Business

Businesses count losses as rent pressures mount at MIC Plaza

Thursday, January 29, 2026