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AFCM23 spokesperson Lawrence Kanyuka

AFC/M23 says it destroyed Kinshasa’s drones in Kisangani

Monday, March 02, 2026

Rwanda and U.S. national flags at the signing ceremony of the Washington Accord in Washington, D.C. on December 4, 2025. Courtesy.

Govt backs RDF defensive posture amidst ‘one-sided’ sanctions by US

Monday, March 02, 2026

Workers load cement bags onto trucks at the Cimerwa factory in January 2026. Rwanda’s producer prices increased by 4.8 per cent in January 2026 compared to January 2025. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

Producer prices up 4.8% in January as export index rises by 15.3%

Monday, March 02, 2026

EAC Heads of States during previous Summit in Arusha-Tanzania. The East African Community (EAC) Heads of State are set to meet in Arusha, Tanzania on March 7 for the 25th Ordinary Summit.

EAC Heads of State meet on Saturday: What’s on the agenda?

Monday, March 02, 2026

State Minister for Education, Claudette Irere, said the Covid-19 pandemic revealed critical gaps in Africa’s preparedness. Photos by Craish BAHIZI

East Africa joins forces to bridge vaccine gap, fortify health security

Monday, March 02, 2026

RwandAir staff attends to travellers at Kigali International Airport. File

Suspension of RwandAir flights to Middle East continues

Monday, March 02, 2026

Located between Iran and Oman, the Strait of Hormuz is one of the world most important chokepoints.

How significant is Strait of Hormuz in US, Israel-Iran conflict

Monday, March 02, 2026

Rwanda is seeking to have two intangible heritages, Imigongo and Umuganura, recognised by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

Rwanda seeks UNESCO recognition of Imigongo, Umuganura

Monday, March 02, 2026

An F15 fighter jet

Three US fighter jets mistakenly shot down by Kuwaiti air defences

Monday, March 02, 2026

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PHOTOS: Greek princess pays tribute to Genocide victims

Monday, March 02, 2026

Among the affected airlines is national carrier RwandAir as well as Africa’s largest airline, Ethiopian Airlines, alongside many other global operators.

Rwanda-bound travellers stuck in transit in Middle East

Monday, March 02, 2026

Romeo Ngarambe the newly appointed Chief Executive Officer of Rwanda Capital Market Authority (CMA)

Romeo Ngarambe appointed chief executive of Rwanda Capital Market Authority

Monday, March 02, 2026

Liliane Ingabire Ntwali, the founder of Ling Pads, a local firm that produces approximately 100,000 packs every six months in Rwanda. Courtesy

[Featured] Ingabire’s Ling Pads: turning personal pain into menstrual innovation

Monday, March 02, 2026

Slain Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

Who was slain Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei?

Monday, March 02, 2026

Bank of Kigali CEO Diane Karusisi and other bank officials plant trees on Saturday, February 28. The bank marked the milestone with a renewed environmental pledge, planting about 3,500 trees in Kigali. cOURTESY

Featured: BK marks 60 years with tree planting drive among key activities

Monday, March 02, 2026

China urges restraint amid US-Israel strikes on Iran.

China urges restraint amid US-Israel strikes on Iran

Monday, March 02, 2026

Rwanda is hosting the Integrated Nuclear Infrastructure Review (INIR) Mission -Phase 1 .

IAEA experts in Rwanda to assess readiness for nuclear power

Monday, March 02, 2026

Members of Tuzamure Umusaruro wa Kawa (TUK) sort fresh coffee beans in Rukara Sector, in Kayonza district. The cooperative is made up of 181 women and 12 men; they harvest 300 tonnes annually. Photos: Emmanuel Nkangura

Home roasting sparks rise in coffee drinking in Kayonza

Monday, March 02, 2026

Vivens Uwizeyimana, the founder of Umurava, was among the finalists in Hanga Pitchfest 2023.

Can digital jobs deliver Rwanda’s employment ambitions?

Monday, March 02, 2026

A flooded residential area in May 2023 in Rwanda. The heaviest rainfall is expected during the first and second dekads of the month of March. Germain Nsanzimana

Is your district expecting heavy rains, strong winds in March?

Monday, March 02, 2026