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EAC Heads of States during previous Summit in Arusha-Tanzania. The East African Community (EAC) Heads of State are set to meet in Arusha, Tanzania on March 7 for the 25th Ordinary Summit.

EAC Heads of State meet on Saturday: What’s on the agenda?

Monday, March 02, 2026

RPF-Inkotanyi Secretary General Amb. Christophe Bazivamo meets with Amb. Belen Calvo Uyarra, the Head of delegation of the European Union to Rwanda at Rusororo on Thursday, February 26. Courtesy

PHOTOS: Bazivamo, EU envoy discuss cooperation

Friday, February 27, 2026

President Paul Kagame meets with United States Senator Steve Daines of Montana at Village Urugwiro on Thursday, February 19. Photo by Village Urugwiro

Kagame, US Senator discuss stronger Rwanda-US Relations

Thursday, February 19, 2026

Panelists engage in a discussion at the 20th National Dialogue Council "Umushyikirano" at Kigali Convention Centre on Thursday, February 5. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

What are the 12 resolutions adopted at the 20th Umushyikirano?

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

African Heads of State gather for a group photo during the 39th Ordinary Session of the African Union Assembly in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on February 13. Courtesy.

Africa must be at global decision-making table – Officials at AU summit

Saturday, February 14, 2026

Heads of State during of the 48th Ordinary Session of the African Union Executive Council in Ethiopia on Friday, February 13. Courtesy

AU Summit: What’s on the agenda as African leaders meet in Addis Ababa?

Friday, February 13, 2026

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