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Michel Nkurunziza

Michel Nkurunziza

Members of Press and Content Creators follow President Paul Kagame's remarks during the press conference on Monday, August 24. Photo by Village Urugwiro

Employers who fail to pay workers must be held accountable - Kagame

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

President Paul Kagame said Rwanda would be happy to acquire a stake in Aliko Dangote’s planned oil refinery in East Africa. Courtesy

Kagame says Rwanda considering investment in Dangote-backed oil refinery

Monday, August 24, 2026

Exhibitors display their product at Mulindi. The EIF Country Programme 2026–2031 is strategic plan for using EIF funding and technical assistance to strengthen trade competitiveness over a five-year period. File

Govt approves Rwf5 billion scheme for SME growth

Sunday, August 23, 2026

The City of Kigali Spokesperson Emma Claudine Ntirenganya said that five people suspected of leading others in violence against Irondo security personnel in Nyabugogo have been arrested. Courtesy

Five arrested over assaulting security personnel in Nyabugogo

Sunday, August 23, 2026

According to Meteo Rwanda, the country will record rainfall totals ranging between 300 and 1,000 millimetres in the September-December season.

Unusually heavy rains forecast for September-December season

Friday, August 21, 2026

Visitors tour inside a tunnel at GAMICO mining site in Nyarugenge District on August 14.

How mining tunnels could be turned into tourist attractions

Friday, August 21, 2026

Paulin Buregeya, a waste management expert and Chief Executive Officer of COPED Ltd, said he used the AI-powered waste sorting system. Courtesy

Kigali pilots AI-powered waste sorting system

Thursday, August 20, 2026

Claver Gatete addresses the 46th Ordinary Summit of SADC Heads of State and Government, held in Durban, South Africa. Courtesy

Gatete: Africa holds potential to process 30% world's critical minerals

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Officials during the inauguration of the Rubirizi Tunnel. Photos by Craish Bahizi

GAMICO marks five years with mineral processing plant, rail system, new clinic

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

A flood monitoring station at a drainage in Gikondo. The government is strengthening its disaster preparedness and emergency financing systems as the country braces for potentially wetter-than-normal
conditions linked to El Niño. PHOTO/FILE

Inside plan to respond to El Niño disasters

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Some chemicals and hazardous waste collected from schools and health facilities. They will be stored at a new facility that was constructed near Nduba landfill in Gasabo District in Kigali. File

Hazardous waste to be temporarily stored at new specialised facility

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

A flooded residential area in May 2023 in Rwanda. File

Govt steps up flood preparedness as strong El Niño looms

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

According to the results of the 10th consecutive national Grey Crowned Crane census, Rwanda's Grey Crowned Crane population has risen to 1,438. Courtesy

Grey Crowned Crane population has risen to nearly 1,500 – survey

Monday, August 17, 2026

Xavio Imbabazi, owner of Golden Insects, inspecting compost at his farm. File

Certification costs threaten organic fertiliser ambitions

Monday, August 17, 2026

Local government elections will begin in October and be concluded in December.

Key dates in upcoming local govt elections

Sunday, August 16, 2026

The government is planning to spend Rwf783.5 billion on climate action, equivalent to 10 percent of the Rwf7,796.3 billion total budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year. File

10% of 2026/27 budget to go to climate resilience projects

Thursday, August 13, 2026

Workers destroy substandard alcoholic beverages seized by police and local authorities across Rulindo District’s 17 sectors on Sunday, August 9, 2026.

All you need to know about disposal of ethanol, illicit alcohol

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Nkombo residents cross Lake Kivu. The district officials have confirmed that they plan to build a 370-metre bridge that could soon link Nkombo Island to the mainland. PHOTO BY SAM NGENDAHIMANA

Rusizi mulls aerial bridge over Lake Kivu to link Nkombo Island

Tuesday, August 11, 2026