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State Minister for Agriculture Solange Uwituze and FAO officials during the launch of a grass-planting season in Nyagatare District, on October 30. Courtesy

15m pasture seedlings to help address livestock feed shortages

Sunday, November 01, 2026

African leaders and their Russian counterparts meet at the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow. Photo credit, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Rwanda.

What stood out for Rwanda at Russia-Africa Summit 2026?

Saturday, October 31, 2026

President Paul Kagame addresses new leaders while presiding over the swearing-in of four newly appointed officials on Friday, October 30. Courtesy

Leadership is not just about you, Kagame tells new officials

Friday, October 30, 2026

A view of a residential area in Zindiro in Bumbogo Sector in Gasabo District. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

How updated land system affects transactions

Thursday, October 29, 2026

Minister Nduhungirehe speaks during an interview on the sidelines of the Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow, on Wednesday, October 28. Courtesy

Why Rwanda wants Russian investment

Thursday, October 29, 2026

Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva at the Russia–Africa Youth Forum at the Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO) on Thursday, October 29. Courtesy

PM Nsengiyumva urges African countries to remove trade barriers

Thursday, October 29, 2026

Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva arrives in Moscow, Russia, on Tuesday October 27, to attend the third Russia-Africa Summit scheduled for October 28–29. Courtesy

PM Nsengiyumva in Moscow for Russia-Africa Summit

Tuesday, October 27, 2026

Julienne Uwacu was appointed Minister of Public Service and Labour.

Julienne Uwacu returns to Cabinet as Irembo gets new boss

Tuesday, October 27, 2026

Edouard Bamporiki, the newly appointed Executive Secretary of Unity Club Intwararumuri. Courtesy

Bamporiki appointed Unity Club executive secretary

Tuesday, October 27, 2026

The African Society of International Law (AfSIL)’s 15th Annual Conference will take place from November 5 to 7 in Kigali. Courtesy

Rwanda to host major conference on colonial reparations

Tuesday, October 27, 2026

Yego motor driver in his electric car in Kigali

Kigali’s evolving taxi market offers commuters more choice

Tuesday, October 27, 2026

Miners work in a tunnel in Mageragere mining site in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Mines board delinked from RDB

Monday, October 26, 2026

Patience Mutesi will exit her position as BPR Bank Rwanda Managing Director after more than three and a half years at the lender.

Patience Mutesi to exit BPR Bank Rwanda

Monday, October 26, 2026

A child receives ear treatment. Courtesy

Renewed push for decentralised specialist ENT services

Monday, October 26, 2026

People caught stealing water will face penalties of up to Rwf5 million. File

Water thieves face penalties of up to Rwf5m

Monday, October 26, 2026

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Rwanda, China sign agreements on technical education, cultural heritage

Monday, October 26, 2026

Some of Electric vehicle (EV) at a charging station in Kigali. EV drivers are calling for greater clarity over a proposed 20 to 30 per cent increase in motor insurance premiums. Photo by Craish Bahi

EV drivers seek clarity as insurers push for higher premiums

Monday, October 26, 2026

Legendary musician Suzanne Nyiranyamibwa was laid to rest on Saturday, October 24. Photos by Craish Bahizi

Suzanne Nyiranyamibwa laid to rest

Sunday, October 25, 2026

Members of Parliament have called for stronger filtering of appeals received by the Ombudsman. Courtesy

MPs urge tighter filtering of appeals as Ombudsman rejects 95% of requests

Friday, October 23, 2026

Nduhungirehe called on African Union (AU) institutions and regional organisations to involve young people in decisions on water governance

Nduhungirehe calls for youth inclusion in Africa’s water governance

Friday, October 23, 2026