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Alain Gauthier has paid tribute to his wife, Dafroza Mukarumongi Gauthier, who died on October 3. Courtesy

Alain Gauthier eulogises his wife Dafroza as 'a warrior who fought without hatred'

Monday, October 12, 2026

President Paul Kagame sent a message of comfort to residents of Musanze District following a fire that broke out at GOICO Plaza on Saturday, October 10. Photo by Village Urugwiro

Kagame consoles Musanze residents after fire damages major market

Monday, October 12, 2026

A person assists a person with a disability to board a public bus in Kigali. File.

Disability and language: What to say and what not to say

Monday, October 12, 2026

A view of Gorilla Investment Company (GOICO) plaza on Sunday, October 11. About 2,000 traders worked in GOICO Plaza, the largest market building in Northern Province. Photos by Germain Nsanzimana

Musanze market fire damaged goods worth Rwf30bn, says governor

Monday, October 12, 2026

According to the Ministry of Local Government, the fire caused no fatalities, although two people sustained minor injuries and 15 others received medical attention for psychological shock. Germain Nsanzimana

Musanze market fire: Govt consoles traders, pledges support for repair

Sunday, October 11, 2026

According to officials no fatalities were recorded after a fire gutted GOICO Plaza, the main market in the city, causing extensive damage on Saturday, October 10. All photos by Germain Nsanzimana

No fatalities reported in Musanze market fire, officials say

Sunday, October 11, 2026

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Fire guts GOICO Plaza in Musanze

Saturday, October 10, 2026

Dafroza Mukarumongi Gauthier, a campaigner for justice for victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, died on October 3 in France. Courtesy

French prosecution pays tribute to Dafroza Gauthier

Friday, October 09, 2026

A total of 367 people returned to Rwanda on Wednesday, October 8, from eastern DR Congo. Photos by Germain Nsanzimana

We were not free, say Rwandans returning from DR Congo

Thursday, October 08, 2026

Callixte Mbarushimana, who was accused of betraying his colleagues during the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, died on October 4, in France at the age of 63. Courtesy

Genocide fugitive Callixte Mbarushimana confirmed dead in France

Thursday, October 08, 2026

‘Rwanda is my second motherland,’ says Ukrainian Olympic champion Beleniuk

Thursday, October 08, 2026

Olivier Nduhungirehe, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, and his Senegalese counterpart, Cheikh Niang, during the inaugural session of the Joint Permanent Commission on Cooperation between the two countries in Kigali. Photos by Craish Bahizi

Rwanda, Senegal ink over 10 deals to strengthen ties

Wednesday, October 07, 2026

Ukraine seeks closer ties with Rwanda, say lawmakers

Wednesday, October 07, 2026

Rwanda celebrated the older persons on Tuesday, on October 6. The event held under the theme, “The contribution and experience of older people, a foundation for sustainable development.” Courtesy

Rwandans celebrate older people, their role in national development

Wednesday, October 07, 2026

Rusizi District has identified an alternative route for traffic in case landslides render part of the Bugarama-Kamembe road unsafe. Courtesy

Rusizi identifies alternative route to Bugarama road amid landslide risk

Tuesday, October 06, 2026

Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva and President Donald Trump pose for a photo at a reception hosted by the U.S. leader. Photos/Office of the Prime Minister

PICTURES: Inside plethora of activities that defined 'Rwanda’s week' at UN General Assembly in New York

Monday, October 05, 2026

Residents living near Volcanoes National Park watch as a mountain gorilla moves through a potato farm in Musanze District. In August, the government launched construction of a $49 million green village to relocate families whose properties and livelihoods have been affected by wildlife from the park. The village is being developed on a 50-hectare site in Rurembo Village, Kinigi Sector, Musanze District, with the first phase expected to accommodate 547 households affected by the park’s expansion. Courtesy

Inside the $49m village where families around expanded VNP will be resettled

Monday, October 05, 2026

A total of 276 households have been relocated from an area prone to landslides in Bugarama in Rusizi District to safer accommodation.

Rusizi: Over 270 families relocated from disaster-prone area

Sunday, October 04, 2026

Dafroza Mukarumongi Gauthier, a prominent campaigner for justice for victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, who died in France on Saturday, October 3. Courtesy

Tributes pour in for justice campaigner Dafroza Gauthier

Sunday, October 04, 2026

Dafroza Gauthier.

Govt mourns Dafroza Gauthier, lauds her justice campaign

Saturday, October 03, 2026