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Rice farmers work in their plantation in Kinazi Sector as part of ongoing efforts under the CDAT project, which aims to rehabilitate wetlands. Photos by Emmanuel Nkangura.

From floods to food security: Rwanda’s wetland overhaul boosts yields under CDAT

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Under the proposed law, any individual found operating a virtual assets business without a licence faces a fine ranging between Rwf30 million and Rwf50 million and a prison sentence of three to five years. Internet

New bill proposes 5-year jail, Rwf100m fine for illegal virtual assets trading

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

A plenary sitting of the Chamber of Deputies during the presentation of a report by the Committee on Governance and Gender Equality. Courtesy.

Ministries given three months to act on Ombudsman findings

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Emmanuel Ntarindwa, 51, was sentenced to 15 years in prison in January after the Busasamana Primary Court found him guilty of genocide-related crimes in Nyanza District. Courtesy

Survivors’ tips help unmask long-hidden genocide perpetrators

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Pig farmers during a guided tour at Muyumbu pig breeding farm in Rwamagana district on May 11, 2021. File

Ban on pig trading as African swine fever hits Bugesera, Rusizi

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

An electrician works on an electricity supply project in Gicumbi District. With the new financing bill, 200,000 households are expected to gain access to electricity and expand the use of clean cooking energy.

200,000 households to get electricity under new financing

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

The Rwanda Investigation Bureau has announced the arrest of Daniel Ndamyimana, the Executive Secretary of Bugarama Sector in Rusizi District. Courtesy.

Rusizi: Sector official arrested over Genocide denial

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Pope Leo during his visit at St. Augustine’s homeland in Algeria on Monday, April 13. Internet

Pope Leo visits St. Augustine’s homeland in Algeria

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

President Paul Kagame, the Commander-in-Chief of the Rwanda Defence Force, inspects the military parade at Amahoro Stadium during the presidential inauguration ceremony on August 11, 2024. Photo by Village Urugwiro

National Defence University takes shape with President as Chancellor

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Brig Gen (Rtd) Fred Muziraguharara, who previously served as Chief Executive Officer of Horizon Group Ltd, is among five convicts granted pardon. File

Retired Brig Gen Muziraguharara among five granted pardon

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

A lightning strike killed one person and injured 26 others on April 13, in Gashanda Sector, Ngoma District. Courtesy

Ngoma: Lightning strike kills one, injures 26

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

The Strait of Hormuz is a waterway between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman.

Some tankers exit Strait of Hormuz amid US blockade

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Negotiators of the AFC/M23 movement and the DR Congo government are expected to meet in Geneva, Switzerland on Tuesday, April 14. Courtesy

What hope do peace talks in Geneva offer for DR Congo?

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

According to RIB Spokesperson Thierry Murangira, a total of 47 cases were recorded during this year’s Kwibuka week, down from 76 cases reported in the same period in 2025. Courtesy

Genocide ideology cases drop during Kwibuka week

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

The Chamber of Deputies approved two financing packages provided by the International Development Association and Standard Chartered Bank to drive job creation. Photo courtesy of the Parliament of Rwanda.

Lower House approves Rwf500bn financing to drive job creation

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Officials said nearly all residents of the City of Kigali have registered for the Single Digital ID, which will be issued in June 2027. File

What to know as 98% of Kigalians register for Digital ID

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Vegetables on display at Nyabugogo Market. Traders across Kigali say prices of various food items and basic commodities have risen in recent weeks. Photo by Craish Bahizi.

Rising fuel costs push up food prices across Kigali

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Jean Damascene Niyonzima, a former preacher, shares his testimony during an event at the Mutobo Demobilisation and Reintegration Centre. Courtesy

Former preacher lifts lid on FDLR’s use of religion to spread hate

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Smoke rises in Minembwe in South Kivu province after an attack by forces loyal to the Congolese government. Courtesy.

Fresh attacks reported in DR Congo hours before peace talks resume

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Amb. Fatuma Ndangiza successfully moved a motion seeking leave of the Assembly to introduce a new East African Community (EAC) Counter-Trafficking in Persons Bill. Photo by Emmanuel Ntirenganya

Rwandan lawmaker leads bid to step up regional anti-human trafficking fight

Monday, April 13, 2026