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Members of Parliament during an outreach visit in Gasabo District, where they toured various mining sites. Courtesy
Law

Lawmakers caution against illegal mining

Monday, November 10, 2025
President Paul Kagame greets RPF-Inkotanyi members during a campaign rally in Bugesera District on July 6, 2024. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza.

Consensual democracy: Understanding Rwanda’s homegrown political model

Monday, November 10, 2025
Rwandan and Congolese government officials sign the initial text of the Regional Economic Initiative Framework in Washington as US Senior Advisor for Africa Massad Boulos (second left) and other US officials look on. Courtesy of Massad Boulos
Africa

Rwanda-DR Congo economic deal ‘good reason for optimism’

Monday, November 10, 2025
A recent study found that trees planted under agroforestry schemes in Rwanda have an average survival rate of around 64 percent, with some sites recording rates as low as 30 percent due to limited follow-up and monitoring.
Environment

Inside new digital systems tracking forest growth

Friday, November 07, 2025
A scene from a multi-vehicle accident in Kicukiro, Kigali. A new law on accident compensation, enacted in October 2025, upholds Rwf3,000 as the minimum daily payment for victims without verifiable income. File Photo
Law

Why Parliament upheld Rwf3,000 as minimum pay for accident victims

Wednesday, November 05, 2025
An Irembo employee demonstrates the portal in Kigali on March 18, 2019, as the government plans to simplify public service access by reducing unnecessary document requirements on IremboGov, the e-governance platform. Photo by E. Kwizera
Technology

Irembo applications set for upgrade as govt cuts document uploads

Wednesday, November 05, 2025
A group of Rwandan youth from the diaspora pay their respects to the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi at the Kigali Genocide Memorial in Gisozi, during the ‘Rwanda Youth Tour’. Courtesy Photo

A Genocide that demands the world's conscience

Tuesday, November 04, 2025
A hybrid car on display at a showroom in Kicukiro. Rwanda’s transition from fuel-based transport to electric mobility is accelerating, driven by supportive government policies, growing investor confidence, and an emerging ecosystem of innovators. File
Economy

How govt, companies and banks are driving EV uptake

Tuesday, November 04, 2025
Insurers during the session with the Committee on Foreign Affairs, Cooperation and Security, which was held in the Senate’s plenary hall, on October 31, 2025 (Emmanuel Ntirenganya)
Rwanda

Insurers warn of premium hike if govt upholds Rwf3,000 compensation floor

Saturday, November 01, 2025
Ministry of Agriculture Permanent Secretary, Olivier Kamana, addresses delegates at a side event of the 21st  Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme Partnership Platform.
Featured

Experts urge gender-inclusive resilience in Africa’s agri-food systems

Friday, October 31, 2025
Concorde Nsengumuremyi, Director General of the Rwanda Forestry Authority, speaks during the National Agroforestry conference in Kigali in 2024. Courtesy
Environment

Govt moves to terminate contract after private firm quits state forest deal

Friday, October 31, 2025
Voters in Tanzania are voting toheir president on Wednesday, October 29
International

What to know as Tanzanians head to the polls

Wednesday, October 29, 2025