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RPF-Inkotanyi Chairman President Paul Kagame while addressing the 17th Congress of the Rwanda Patriotic Front on Friday, December 19. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Politics

Citizens shouldn't beg for services, Kagame tells leaders

Saturday, December 20, 2025
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Politics

Bazivamo replaces Gasamagera as RPF Secretary General

Friday, December 19, 2025
Female and male gender-based violence (GBV) survivors in Nyabihu District receive soft-skills training and tea-plucking skills. Photo: Courtesy
Crime

Nyabihu sees increase in GBV reports amid awareness campaigns

Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Virgile Rwanyagatare, the Director General for Asia at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and Ali bin Hamad Al Aida, Chargé d’Affaires of the Qatari embassy in Kigali.
International

Rwanda, Qatar eye greater cooperation, officials say

Friday, December 12, 2025
Thousands of tonnes of grains at a strategic grain reserve in Nyanza District in South Province.
Agriculture

Over 20,000 drought-hit families get food relief

Thursday, December 11, 2025
Education ministry permanent secretary Charles Karakye addresses a meeting on education initiatives on December 10, while Kigali’s vice mayor for socio-economic affairs Martine Urujeni, and Gasabo District Executive Administrator Bernard Bayasese look on. Photos: Courtesy
Education

Inside Kigali schools' fall from grace

Thursday, December 11, 2025
Fred Hategekimana (left) was appointed interim mayor of Kayonza District with Jules Higiro being named acting vice mayor.
Rwanda

Kayonza gets interim leaders in wake of high-profile dismissals

Monday, December 08, 2025
Nyemazi speaks during a previous event. 
Rwanda

Kayonza mayor, two officials dismissed

Sunday, December 07, 2025
The dialogue brought together policymakers, commercial banks, MFIs, SACCOs, fintechs, civil society, and rural women to explore practical solutions that expand access to dignified and fulfilling work. All photos: Dan Gatsinzi
Featured

Mastercard Foundation champions inclusive finance for young rural businesswomen

Monday, December 01, 2025
Citizens take part in a past Umuganda exercise. File.
Rwanda

Senate backs plan to broaden monthly Umuganda scope

Monday, November 24, 2025
Residents gather every Tuesday to discuss challenges, propose solutions, and monitor progress on public programs. Courtesy

Decentralization deepens citizen voice through community assemblies

Monday, November 24, 2025
Former President Juvenal Habyarimana and his delegation during Arusha Accords. File

How RPF warned Habyarimana regime against deviation from Arusha process

Thursday, November 20, 2025