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Prof. Dr. Richard Gurgel from the University of Utah led the team that performed the sugery at King Faisal Hospital.

One refugee child’s impact on hearing care in Rwanda

Friday, February 20, 2026
Sheikh Dr Muhammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa, Secretary-General of the Muslim World League (MWL) and Chairman of the Organisation of Muslim Scholars, is in Kigali for a three-day official visit.
Religion

Top global Muslim leader in Rwanda for three-day visit

Thursday, February 19, 2026
An artist's impression of a section of Muhanga City.
Housing

Govt hires new firm to design settlement sites nationwide

Tuesday, February 17, 2026
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Technology

Techies decry barriers 'holding back' Rwandan-context AI

Monday, February 16, 2026
The 2025 Rwanda Governance Scorecard (RGS) recorded high performance in reconciliation, social cohesion, and unity, with scores above 95%, reflecting sustained efforts to foster a unified citizenry. File

Decentralization: How grassroots governance is driving unity and inclusion

Monday, February 16, 2026
On April 8, 1994, an interim government was installed, headed by Théodore Sindikubwabo, with Jean Kambanda from MDR Hutu Power as prime minister. The cabinet consisted of ministers from extremist factions supporting the genocidal plot.

The role of Rwanda’s interim government in Genocide

Saturday, February 14, 2026
Officials and participants pose for a group photo at the event in Kigali on Friday, February 13. Photos by Kellya Keza
Featured

Agribusiness customers hail BPR’s impact at appreciation event

Friday, February 13, 2026
Workers sort and pack products into paper-made packages at a processing facility in Kigali. The initiative promotes eco-friendly packaging while supporting local manufacturing and job creation. Courtesy
Featured

How Rwanda is driving the transition from plastic to sustainable packaging

Friday, February 13, 2026
The Banyamulenge community in eastern DR Congo has filed a case with the East African Court of Justice (EACJ), seeking justice for over alleged abuses committed by Burundian forces in Minembwe. Courtesy
Africa

Banyamulenge take Burundi govt to court over abuses in Minembwe

Friday, February 13, 2026
Panelists engage in a discussion at the presentation of the latest edition of the Transparency International Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI)
Editorial

Despite the good ranking, war on graft is an ongoing endeavor

Thursday, February 12, 2026
Vivian van de Perre, who is serving in acting capacity, arrived in a UN helicopter in the rebel-controlled Goma on Thurdsay, February 12. Courtesy
Africa

MONUSCO boss arrives in Goma to advance ceasefire monitoring

Thursday, February 12, 2026
Rwanda’s most influential musicians, Bruce Melodie and The Ben, have announced a joint country tour. PHOTO BY Dan Gatsinzi
Music

Why Bruce Melodie, The Ben chose partnership over musical rivalry

Wednesday, February 11, 2026