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Rwanda Education Board Director General Nelson Mbarushimana interacts with the author Yolande Mukagasana during the launch on Friday, June 26.

Mukagasana's new book seeks to teach Genocide history to youth

Sunday, June 28, 2026

Mininster of Local Government Dominque Habimana delivers his remarks during the National Dialogue between the Ministry of Local Government and the Rwanda Civil Society Platform on Thursday, June 25, Courtesy

Civil society urged to deepen local partnerships

Sunday, June 28, 2026

President Kagame delivers remarks during the second part of a consultative meeting organised by Unity Club on the history of the Genocide against the Tutsi and the struggle to stop it. The event took place on Saturday, May 27. PHOTOS BY VILLAGE URUGWIRO

Kagame: Tolerance has limits if national unity is at stake

Saturday, June 27, 2026

Nyabugogo taxi park will be upgraded. Photo by Craish Bahizi.

Parliament approves over Rwf140bn for urban mobility development

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Uganda’s former Chief Justice Benjamin Odoki, who chairs the team of constitutional experts drafting the proposed East African Community Political Confederation Constitution speaks in Rubavu.

Rubavu community calls for free movement across EAC

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Rwanda Defence Force officers donate cows to residents of Kirehe District as part of the 2026 Defence and Security Citizen Outreach Programme. According to officials, more than 900 vulnerable families in Eastern Province are set to benefit from livestock donations. Courtesy

Defence outreach: Kirehe residents welcome livestock donations

Monday, June 22, 2026

Outgoing Kigali Doyen President Alphonse Mukama and Incoming Kigali Doyen President Theoneste Mwunguzi (Right) during the installation ceremony in Kigali on June 18.

New Lions Club presidents pledge expanded community service

Friday, June 19, 2026

The High Court has scheduled the substantive hearing in the case involving Victoire Umuhoza Ingabire and her eight co-accused to commence on September 8. File

Why High Court adjourned Victoire Ingabire's trial until September

Thursday, June 18, 2026

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Rwanda receives over 170 asylum seekers from Libya

Thursday, June 18, 2026

Amina Khubieva, Chief Advisor for African Countries at the World Youth Festival Directorate, poses for a photo with participants from a previous International Festival of Youth edition in Russia. Photo - courtesy.

Rwandan youth urged to seize global opportunities at Youth Festival

Thursday, June 18, 2026

Some of the 644 inmates convicted for their role in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi have completed a specialised reintegration programme in Nyamasheke District on June 14. Courtesy

Over 600 Genocide convicts complete reintegration programme ahead of release

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Francis Gatare speaks during an interview during his visit to Fudan University in Shanghai, China. Photo Courtesy

New generation of African leaders must end cycles of failure - ASG President Gatare

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

L-R: In Towanda, Pennsylvania, Traxys Head of Tin and Specialty Metals Ioannis Kallinikos, Deputy Chief of Mission at the Rwandan Embassy in Washington, Arthur Asiimwe, Trinity Metals Chairman Shawn McCormick, Justin Uwiringiyimana of Trinity Metals, and Plansee Group Director of Global Raw Materials Eric Rowe, along with their delegation, witnessed the arrival of tungsten concentrate (WO₃) produced by Trinity’s Nyakabingo Mine in September 2025. Courtesy

Rwanda now supplies 20% of US tungsten demand

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Children pose for a photo during the African Child Day celebrations in Kageyo, Mwiri, Kayonza district on June 16. Photos by Emmanuel Nkangura

Day of African Child: Parents urged to be positive role models

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

Brigadier General Louis Kanobayire, Commandant of the Rwanda Air Force School, addresses the meeting on behalf of the Chief of Defence Staff of the Rwanda Defence Force in Kigali, June 15. Courtesy

EASF experts meet in Kigali to harmonise air operations guidelines

Monday, June 15, 2026

Officials meeting residents of Arusha in Bigogwe Sector, Nyabihu District after six people died from a reportedly consuming suspected illicit alcohol from a local pub. Courtesy

Nyabihu: Six dead after consuming suspected illicit brew

Monday, June 15, 2026

Former FDLR Combatant, Corpol (Rtd)Laurence Mujawayezu, delivering her testimony, on June 2 at Mutobo Demobilisation Center.

Former FDLR combatant recounts path from trauma to hope

Saturday, June 13, 2026

Minister of youth and arts Dr. Abdallah Utumatwishima speaks at Mutobo Demobilisation Centre in Musanze District, on June 12. 2026. The minister urged youths undergoing a reintegration programme to remain vigilant against genocide ideology, warning that Rwanda’s achievements must not lead to complacency.

From DR Congo’s jungles to Rwanda’s future: Youth urged to safeguard unity, reject genocide ideology

Saturday, June 13, 2026

‘Dusangire Lunch’ – ‘Let Us Share Lunch’ – campaign aimed to support the national school feeding programme. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Nearly Rwf1bn raised in Dusangire Lunch campaign

Saturday, June 13, 2026

RDB has announced a temporary extension of operating hours for all businesses across the country to allow football fans to watch and enjoy matches during the FIFA World Cup 2026. Photo by Craish BAHIZI

RDB extends business operating hours during FIFA World Cup

Friday, June 12, 2026