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Legendary British band UB40 will perform at the BK Arena on June 9. Courtesy
Music

British Reggae band UB40, Ali Campbell to perform in Kigali

Saturday, February 28, 2026
The book “L’Université m’a trahie” (The University Betrayed Me) was launched at the Kigali Genocide Memorial on Friday, February 27. Craish Bahizi
Kwibuka

Memoir reveals how genocide turned a university into killing ground

Saturday, February 28, 2026
Amelberge Nyagatare, the author of The Roads That Found Me, a book that traces a life shaped by resilience, displacement, discrimination, and extraordinary courage. Courtesy
Education

New memoir confronts Rwanda’s history through one woman’s life

Friday, February 27, 2026
Filmmaker Zion Sulaiman Mukasa Matovu takes a footage of citizens participating in Umuganda which is named after his latest film. Photo courtesy
Cinema

New film traces Umuganda’s role in Rwanda’s rebuilding process

Thursday, February 26, 2026
Dar es Salaam Port in Tanzania, a key hub along shipping lanes that connect Asia to Europe.

Africa and the new world order: Actor or arena? 

Thursday, February 26, 2026
Belgian rider Mathijs De Clercq of Soudal Quick-Step Development Team claimed Stage Four of Tour du Rwanda 2026 in Rubavu on Wednesday, February 25. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Cycling

De Clercq claims Stage Four in Rubavu as Kretschy takes yellow jersey

Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Minister Abdallah Utumatwishima joins participants for a group photo during the celebration of the 23rd International Mother Language Day in Kigali on Tuesday, February 24. Craish Bahizi
Culture

Code-switching, foreign languages could erode Ikinyarwanda, officials say

Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Some of the 262 convicts of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, who are nearing completion of their sentences, during a reintegration training programme at Nyamagabe Correctional Facility. Courtesy
Featured

Genocide convicts urged to shun divisionism, embrace gender equality ahead of release

Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Team Rwanda cyclists ride in a peloton during Stage 1 from Rukomo to Rwamagana, on Sunday, February 22. Courtesy
Cycling

Sempoma calls for calm amid Team Rwanda struggles

Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Rwanda decided to develop the Rwanda e-GP system called UMUCYO, a web-based e-Procurement system. Courtesy
Editorial

A new dawn for local innovators in public tenders

Tuesday, February 24, 2026
The draft law, whose relevance was approved by Parliament on February 19, seeks to consolidate and modernise regulations governing seeds, plant health, agrochemicals and bio-inputs. File
Agriculture

New bill sets stage for modern, market-led farming

Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Minister of Justice Emmanuel Ugirashebuja, speaks at the Durban 25 session in Geneva on February 23 . Courtesy
Africa

Ugirashebuja says violence in DR Congo mirrors pre-1994 situation in Rwanda

Tuesday, February 24, 2026