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The Rwanda Demobilisation and Reintegration Commission (RDRC) facilitated 22 former child combatants to reunite with their families in Musanze District on Tuesday, July 28. PHOTOS BY GERMAIN NSANZIMANA

PHOTOS: Dozens of former child combatants reunite with their families

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

President Paul Kagame addresses participants of the 16th cohort of the Itorero Indangamirwa at the Rwanda Defence Force Combat Training Centre (CTC) in Gabiro, Gatsibo District on Tuesday, July 28.

Kagame tasks Itorero youth to protect Rwanda’s progress

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

President Paul Kagame met with the 16th cohort of the Itorero Indangamirwa at the Rwanda Defence Force Combat Training Centre (CTC) in Gabiro, Gatsibo District on Tuesday, July 28. Courtesy

Kagame meets with Itorero Indangamirwa participants

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

Senators follow a presentation of a report by the Senate Committee on Governance and Human Rights on monitoring actions aimed at promoting legal aid services during the plenary sitting.

Legal aid reforms gain urgency as Senate flags gaps

Monday, July 27, 2026

Minister of Interior Vincent Biruta delivers his remarks at the closing a three-day retreat for senior RCS officials at the Rwanda Military Academy in Gako, on Saturday, July 25. Photo Courtesy

Biruta urges professionalism, discipline among RCS staff

Sunday, July 26, 2026

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PHOTOS: Gen. Muhoozi in Kigali, set to meet President Kagame

Saturday, July 25, 2026

A group of youths from Kigali City hiking in Rulindo District. Around Kigali, places such as Mount Kigali, the Akabasaza Hiking Trail, Mwendo Hiking Way and the Bumbogo hills have become popular weekend escapes. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza

PHOTOS: How Rwandans are turning the hills into their weekend escape

Friday, July 24, 2026

Immigration officers on duty at the Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration headquarters in Kacyiru. Enhanced border screening systems have prevented the trafficking of 673 people since 2025. File photo.

How technology helped immigration officers intercept 673 human trafficking cases

Friday, July 24, 2026

First Lady Jeannette Kagame helps a child to read a book during the inauguration of the first Imbuto Hub in Nyamata, Bugesera District, on Friday, July 24. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza

First Lady: Opportunities should not be limited by where a child is born

Friday, July 24, 2026

Macky Sall speaks at the UN Headquarters in New York during the debate among the candidates vying for the position of Secretary-General on Thursday, July 23.

Macky Sall pledges to restore trust in UN if elected as Secretary-General

Friday, July 24, 2026

RDB Chief Executive Officer Jean-Guy Afrika meets with Rami Semrani, CEO of sports and entertainment company UnityVibe, in Kigali on Thursday, July 23. Courtesy.

Proposed motorsport academy fuels Rwanda's racing ambitions

Friday, July 24, 2026

Football enthusiasts watch the World Cup final at Zaria Court. Photo by Kellya Keza

What Kigali needs to unlock its full nightlife and entertainment potential

Friday, July 24, 2026

American philanthropist and billionaire Bill Gates visits TKMD Syringes Manufacturing in Rwamagana on Monday, July 20. Courtesy

What major projects are funded by Bill Gates in Rwanda?

Thursday, July 23, 2026

A section of Gabiro solar powered irrigation project at Gabiro Agri Hub on Saturday, July 11. Photos by Craish BAHIZI.

Key projects to be funded through Rwf288bn financing packages

Thursday, July 23, 2026

A view of the quarry site where a section collapsed on Thursday, July 9, killing all 10 people who were beneath the fallen debris. Courtesy.

Bugesera suspends quarry operations pending safety inspections

Thursday, July 23, 2026

Officials and representatives of the 16th cohort of Itorero Indangamirwa lay a wreath in honour of victims of the gEnocide against the Tutsi at Kiziguro Genocide Memorial in Gatsibo District Wednesday, July 22.

Indangamirwa youth vow to champion unity, fight Genocide denial

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Nicholas Checker, US government's nominee for the post of ambassador to Rwanda.

Former CIA official nominated as US ambassador to Rwanda

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Sheikh Abdul Karim Harelimana, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Rwanda to Indonesia, leads other officials during the 32nd anniversary of Rwanda’s Liberation Day (Kwibohora 32) on July 17. Courtesy

Kwibohora 32 celebration strengthens Rwanda-Indonesia ties through culture

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

President Kagame and Bill Gates met on Monday, July 20, during the American billionaire's visit to Rwanda. Photo courtesy of Village Urugwiro

Kagame, Gates discuss cooperation in health, AI, agriculture

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Ongoing construction works of Rwanda's third liquid nitrogen production plant in Kayonza. Works have reached 80 percent and the centre is expected to be completed by December 2026

Kayonza: Liquid nitrogen plant 80% complete

Monday, July 20, 2026