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Cross-border trucks transporting goods from Tanzania to Kigali. Craish Bahizi.
Law

Drivers with foreign licences could lose merit points under new system

Tuesday, January 13, 2026
A scene from an accident involving a school bus at Rebero in Kicukiro District on January 9, 2023. Photo by Craish Bahizi. (1)
Rwanda

How new point-based system could reshape driver behaviour

Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Henry Obike, Chief Innovation Officer at I&M Bank (Rwanda) Plc, speaks during a past meeting. Courtesy
Featured

I&M Bank launches "Twika na Banki Muhorana" campaign to drive digital banking

Tuesday, January 13, 2026
A segment of Minembwe that was bombed last year. The AFCM23 movement says the coalition the Congolese government forces carried out drone strikes on Minembwe on Monday, January 12, resulting in civilian deaths.
Africa

Fresh drone strikes kill civilians in Minembwe, says AFC/M23

Monday, January 12, 2026
Rwanda has decided to back Louise Mushikiwabo for a third term as Secretary-General of the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF). Courtesy
International

Rwanda backs Mushikiwabo for third term at Francophonie

Monday, January 12, 2026
Rwanda’s mining and quarrying output rose 4.1 per cent year-on-year in November 2025. Craish BAHIZI
Economy

Mining output up 4.1% year-on-year in November 2025

Monday, January 12, 2026
President Yoweri Museveni has declared January 15 and 16 public holidays nationwide to allow Ugandans time to participate in the presidential and parliamentary elections scheduled for Thursday, January 15.
International

Uganda declares public holidays ahead of 2026 election

Monday, January 12, 2026
Traffic Police officers conduct checks on road users at the Gishushu junction. Photo by Craish Bahizi.
Law

Major penalties in new traffic bill, related offences

Monday, January 12, 2026
Revelers at Fresh Year Fresh Riddims Concert at BK Arena on January 3. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Rwanda

Late-night concerts spark debate over child performers

Monday, January 12, 2026
A flooded residential area in Nyabihu District in May 2023. Meteo Rwanda has warned that Nyabihu and Ngororero districts are expected to receive the heaviest rainfall in mid-January. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Environment

Nyabihu, Ngororero to see heaviest mid-January rains

Sunday, January 11, 2026
Rwanda and Oman sign several memorandums of understanding (MoUs) on Sunday, January 11. Courtesy
Economy

PHOTOS: Rwanda, Oman sign key deals in trade, aviation, ICT sectors

Sunday, January 11, 2026
Nenad Predrevac, Managing Director of Toyota Rwanda Ltd and Yves Kayihura, Head of Retail Banking at I&M Bank (Rwanda) Plc during the signing ceremony in Kigali. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
Featured

I&M Bank, Toyota Rwanda partner to ease access to affordable car financing

Sunday, January 11, 2026