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Musinga joins a group of entertainers in drumming. The king is said to have enjoyed traditional music and dance. EP.0.0.6150, collection RMCA Tervuren; unidentified photographer, s.d. All rights reserved.
Art

Rwanda’s philosophy of heroism and the resurgence of praise poetry

Thursday, February 19, 2026
Delegates attending the Great Lakes Region Peace Forum visit Mutobo Demobilisation and Reintegration Centre on Tuesday, February 17. Courtesy
Africa

Great Lakes peace advocates pledge to fight genocide ideology

Wednesday, February 18, 2026
The government has received at least 73 applications to invest in 10 mining blocks unveiled in mid-2025. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Rwanda

Investor appetite grows as Rwanda opens new mining blocks

Wednesday, February 18, 2026
The rapid spread of short-term digital loans is not a side story in financial inclusion but a central pillar of economic resilience.
Editorial

Mobile loans are a key pillar for small business continuity, expansion

Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Sudanese rivals Al Hilal and Al Merrikh will renew hostilities at Amahoro Stadium on Tuesday, February 17. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Football

Omdurman Derby: Sudan’s old foes clash at Amahoro Stadium

Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Vivian van de Perre, the Acting Head of MONUSCO, arrived in a UN helicopter at Goma Airport on Thurdsay, February 12. Courtesy

Seeing MONUSCO through its actions, not stated intentions

Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Aerial view of Uvira city on the shores of Lake Tanganyika in South Kivu Province. Courtesy

Long before AFC/M23: Remembering life as ‘Banyarwanda’ in Uvira

Monday, February 16, 2026
BPR Bank Rwanda customers being served at Nyabugogo brank in Kigali. File
Business

How short-term loans are giving small businesses quick relief

Monday, February 16, 2026
Rwandan poet Junior Rumaga is set to launch an annual arts event concept dubbed Siga Art Festival . Craish BAHIZI
Art

Poet Rumaga to launch annual arts festival in Huye

Monday, February 16, 2026
President Paul Kagame and  Barbadian Prime Minister Mia Mottley during a joint press conference during her official visit to Rwanda on November 10, 2022. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Rwanda

Barbadian PM vows to strengthen ties with Rwanda

Sunday, February 15, 2026
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Tourism

Kigali labeled ‘UCI Bike City’ after historic global cycling show

Saturday, February 14, 2026
Minister Jean-Damascène Bizimana speaks during a reintegration programme at Nyamasheke Correctional Facility on February 13.
Rwanda

Minister Bizimana to Genocide convicts: Accepting the truth key to healing

Saturday, February 14, 2026