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US–Iran agreement aimed at ending fighting and easing restrictions on shipping in the region. Courtesy
International

Strait of Hormuz could reopen following US–Iran agreement announcement

Monday, June 15, 2026
Children take part in a game during Right To Play Rwanda's International Day of Play celebration in Ruhango District, on June 13. The event highlighted the role of play in children's learning, confidence and development. Photo by Craish Bahizi.
Featured

Right To Play champions family play as key to children's growth, learning

Tuesday, June 16, 2026
The New Times
Politics

EAC resumes Rwanda consultations on Political Confederation Constitution

Saturday, June 13, 2026
Children during ICT lesson in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Parents must pay attention to their children's digital teachers

Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Workers on duty during a road construction project in Kimihurura, Gasabo District. According to City of Kigali officials, the city aims to create more than 50,000 jobs annually, building on employment gains recorded in the 2025/26 financial year. Major sources of job creation include construction and infrastructure projects such as roads, housing developments, public facilities, and urban upgrading initiatives. Photo by CRAISH BAHIZI
Economy

How City of Kigali plans to create over 50,000 jobs annually

Monday, June 08, 2026
District officials and FXB officials pose for a group photo with Community Volunteers who were recognized at the event
Featured

1,600 families rise out of extreme poverty through FXBVillage / The Light Foundation

Friday, June 05, 2026
Businesses operating at Nyarugenge Woodshop are set to relocate to the Kigali Special Economic Zone. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Business

Nyarugenge woodshop operators set for relocation

Tuesday, June 02, 2026
Amb Fred Gateretse Ngoga.
International

Burundian diplomat speaks out on anti-Tutsi discrimination

Thursday, May 28, 2026
Participants are briefed on the planning and execution of the Genocide against the Tutsi at the former Gatwaro Stadium, now the Gatwaro Genocide Memorial in Karongi District.
Rwanda

RRA, OAG staff donate cows to Genocide survivors, rescuers in Karongi

Saturday, May 23, 2026
DP World Rwanda, Staff and management together with members of the regional Executive Leadership Team (ELT) for Africa lay wreaths in honour of victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Kwibuka

DP World Kigali team honours Genocide victims, reaffirms unity across nationalities

Thursday, May 21, 2026
Rwanda Social Security Board Chief Executive Officer, Regis Rugemanshuro speaks during a press conference in December 2025. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Economy

RSSB recovers 30% of contribution arrears in 2025

Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Lawmakers have raised concern over a wide gap between medical professionals’ disability assessment scales and those used by Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB).
Health

Pension: MPs raise alarm over gaps in disability assessment

Tuesday, May 19, 2026