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Joseph Murekeraho, a former Minister of State for Education who died on August 8. Courtesy
Education

Ex-minister Murekeraho eulogised as a compassionate public servant

Thursday, August 14, 2025
Mayor Prosper Mulindwa speaks to the media on the issue of "ghost" and "dormant NGOs" in Rubavu District, warning that funds are for the people of Rubavu and Rwandans not for personal interests. Photo by Germain Nsanzimana.
Rwanda

Rubavu mayor urges NGOs to focus on citizen welfare, cut wasteful spending

Thursday, August 14, 2025
The military tribunal began hearing a case against 28 people, including officers in the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) and the Rwanda Correctional Service (RCS) in Kigali on Wednesday, August 13.
Crime

Military, prisons officers, sports journalists charged in military tribunal

Wednesday, August 13, 2025
A view of the newly constructed housing blocks to accommodate residents identified as high risk zone dwellers in Nyarugenge District near Mpazi drainage in Kigali. Courtesy
Infrastructure

Govt unveils budget plans to transform Kigali's informal settlements

Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Teenagers follow some advice on how to use contraceptives during a campaign to raise awareness on AIDS. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana

Contraceptives for 15-year-olds: Finally, facing facts!

Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva and other officials during a guided tour of Gabiro agri hub in Nyagatare. Courtesy
Editorial

The housing shortage at Gabiro Agribusiness Hub is an opportunity, not a problem

Monday, August 11, 2025
It is now seven months after Rwanda introduced injectable PrEP, a preventive drug for people without HIV.
Health

Rwanda to expand access to HIV preventive injection

Sunday, August 10, 2025
A view of a switchyard of the 80MW Regional Rusumo Hydroelectric Project, one of the largest in the region, serving Rwanda, Burundi and Tanzania. File photo

Infrastructure is Africa’s most urgent priority and its greatest opportunity

Saturday, August 09, 2025
Rwandans are adopting bioethanol cookers to curb charcoal's hazards . Courtesy
Energy

Bioethanol clean cooking fuel to reach one million households

Wednesday, August 06, 2025
Rwanda Energy Group's technician during the the grid extension in Gasabo. EUCL has been incurring heavy losses mainly attributed to expensive power purchase agreements signed with independent power producers
Energy

MPs demand urgent reforms to curb losses in energy sector

Wednesday, August 06, 2025
President Évariste Ndayishimiye.
Politics

Burundi: Ndayishimiye shakes up cabinet, appoints new Prime Minister

Wednesday, August 06, 2025
Doctors conduct a screening exam at Legacy Clinic in Kigali. File
Health

What new health law means for patients, doctors and families

Wednesday, August 06, 2025