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The Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Olivier Nduhungirehe and Rwandan delegates during AU Summit in Ethiopia.

Nduhungirehe in Addis Ababa ahead of AU summit

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Rwanda Governance Board (RGB) chief executive Doris Picard Uwicyeza speaks during Umushyikirano on February 6. Courtesy

RGB boss concerned over ‘declining citizen participation’

Friday, February 06, 2026

A view of Nasho solar-powered irrigation scheme in Kirehe District. According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources, more than 74,000 hectares of land are currently irrigated, against a target of over 132,000 hectares by 2029. File

How Umushyikirano drives accountability and delivers impact

Friday, February 06, 2026

Residents of Gisagara follow Umushyikirano on Thursday, February 5. Courtesy

Umushyikirano: Rwandans weigh in on progress, what needs to change

Friday, February 06, 2026

President Paul Kagame addresses delegates during the opening of the 20th edition of the National Dialogue Council on Thursday, February 5. PHOTOS BY OLIVIER MUGWIZA

Kagame: Leaders must be held accountable for delayed projects

Thursday, February 05, 2026

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Diaspora reflect on Umushyikirano’s 20-year legacy

Thursday, February 05, 2026

Former Sharita Island resident Antoine Mukeshimana feeds his cow, which he received through the Girinka Programme, at Rweru Model Village in Bugesera District. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

10 key initiatives born out of Umushyikirano over two decades

Thursday, February 05, 2026

Togo’s President Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé arrives at Kigali International Airport on Thursday, January 29. Courtesy

Togo president visits Rwanda

Friday, January 30, 2026

Brigadier General Godfrey Gasana was on Saturday, January 24. appointed as Presidential Pilot and Advisor to the Minister of Defence and the Chief of Defence Staff on Air Force matters

Kagame appoints Brig Gen Gasana as presidential pilot, advisor on Air Force matters

Sunday, January 25, 2026

A dialogue forum was organised by the National Consultative Forum of Political Organizations (NFPO) and the Pan-Africanism Movement–Rwanda Chapter on January 23.

Pan-Africanists question youth preference for Western lifestyles

Saturday, January 24, 2026

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Kagame congratulates Museveni on re-election

Monday, January 19, 2026

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Museveni declared winner of Uganda elections

Saturday, January 17, 2026

Early provisional results from Uganda's 2026 general elections indicate that incumbent President Yoweri Museveni is maintaining a commanding lead, securing approximately 76% of the votes. Courtesy

Uganda elections: Early results show Museveni leads with 76% of votes

Friday, January 16, 2026

Rwanda’s former Minister of Justice Edda Mukabagwiza will lead the East African Community (EAC) observer mission for Uganda’s general elections scheduled for Thursday, January 15.

Mukabagwiza leads EAC observers for Ugandan elections

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

RPF-Inkotanyi Secretary General Amb. Christophe Bazivamo, delivers his remarks at the 6th Ordinary Congress of the Congolese Labour Party (Parti Congolais du Travail - PCT) in Brazaville. Courtesy

Bazivamo conveys Kagame’s message at Congo-Brazzaville ruling party congress

Monday, December 29, 2025

Rwandan politician Bernard Makuza poses for a group photo with other observers in CAR. Makuza is leading the African Union Commission's election observers in the Central African Republic (CAR).

Makuza leads AU observers for CAR presidential polls

Friday, December 26, 2025

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

Citizens shouldn't beg for services, Kagame tells leaders

Saturday, December 20, 2025

President Paul Kagame speaks at the 17th Congress of the Rwanda Patriotic Front at Rusororo on Friday, December 19. Photos by Village Urugwiro

They tried to divide Rwandans but failed – Kagame

Friday, December 19, 2025

President Paul Kagame delivers his remarks during the RPF -Inkotanyi's 17th congress at Rusororo on Friday, December 19. Photos by Village Urugwiro

Kagame urges RPF members to sustain fight against corruption

Friday, December 19, 2025

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Bazivamo replaces Gasamagera as RPF Secretary General

Friday, December 19, 2025