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AFC/M23 lays to rest 22 civilians killed in DR Congo drone attacks in Masisi

Thursday, January 08, 2026

The bill introduces a points-based system intended to penalise traffic violations, while rewarding responsible driving. Craish Bahizi

Mixed reactions from motorists over new road traffic bill

Thursday, January 08, 2026

President Donald Trump signed a memorandum directing these withdrawals on Wednesday, January 7. Courtesy

US withdraws from over 60 UN, non-UN organisations

Thursday, January 08, 2026

Eric Ngabonziza Karekezi, the newly appointed Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Capital Market Authority (CMA)

Ex-banker to head Capital Market Authority

Thursday, January 08, 2026

Jean Bosco Ntibitura, Governor of the Western Province and Bishop Eduard Sinayobye laying foundation of stone for the centre building 2

Catholic Church to build reconciliation centre in honour of Father Ubald

Thursday, January 08, 2026

RPF-Inkotanyi Chairman President Kagame speaks during the party’s 17th National Congress held at its headquarters in Rusororo, Gasabo District, on December 19. Photo by Village Urugwiro

RPF to appoint Council of Elders in new reforms

Thursday, January 08, 2026

According to the Rwanda Statistical Yearbook 2025, Akagera was ranked the most visited park in Rwanda. Courtesy

Akagera leads as visits to national parks surge

Thursday, January 08, 2026

Members of the Savings and Internal Lending Community (SILC) group in Burera district. Photo by CRS (1)

65 years of CRS in building resilient and thriving communities in Rwanda

Thursday, January 08, 2026

Darren Watkins Jr., popularly known as IShowSpeed is expected in Rwanda during his ongoing Africa Tour. Internet

Speed, gorillas and the Internet: Rwanda steps into IShowSpeed’s global spotlight

Thursday, January 08, 2026

For many women, contraceptive use depends on timing, medical advice, and agreement with a partner. Courtesy

Why are more married women using modern contraception?

Thursday, January 08, 2026

Workers sort coffee beans for export at Kigali Special Economic Zone. Sam Ngendahimana

Rwanda’s coffee export revenues hit record $150m in 2025

Wednesday, January 07, 2026

A traffic police officer guides motorists at Akabuga ka Nyarutarama junction. Ceaish BAHIZI

Eleven things you need to know about new road traffic bill

Wednesday, January 07, 2026

A medic administers a Covid-19 vaccine in Bugesera District. Photo by Craish Bahizi.

What to know about Rwanda’s $500 million plan for future pandemics

Wednesday, January 07, 2026

Nyarugenge Primary Court has postponed to January 14, the bail hearing of disc jockey Arnaud Shema, also known as DJ Toxxyk. Courtesy

DJ Toxxyk bail hearing postponed

Wednesday, January 07, 2026

According to a new bill passed by the parliament on January 5, right-Hand-side vehicles can operate legally in the country. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

Why some right-hand drive vehicles are allowed in Rwanda

Wednesday, January 07, 2026

Fabien Murekezi on duty while performing community service as an alternative to prison sentence, at Masaka–Muyumbo road in Kicukiro District. Courtesy

How community service sentences work in Rwanda

Wednesday, January 07, 2026

Patrick Kanyandekwe, Chief Operations Officer at Toyota Rwanda Ltd, and Leandre Munyororo, Managing Director of ATECAR Garage, during the signing ceremony in Kigali on December 30.All photos by Craish Bahizi

Toyota Rwanda, ATECAR collaborate to expand vehicle maintenance via Team Toyota Garage

Wednesday, January 07, 2026

SanlamAllianz General Insurance Plc staff arrive at King Faisal Hospital to visit patients hospitalised, as the company celebrate the New Year 2026. Courtesy

SanlamAllianz General Insurance PLC reaches out to hospital patients with New Year goodwill

Wednesday, January 07, 2026

Fish production at Lake Kivu based fish hatchery in Karongi District. According to statistics Rwanda fish production rose to 52,439 tonnes in 2025, up from 48,133 tonnes in 2024, extending a steady upward trend over the past five years. Photo: Courtesy

Rwanda records steady rise in fish production

Wednesday, January 07, 2026

A farmer works in her potato plantation in Muko Sector, Musanze District. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

More districts turn to potatoes as yields rise

Wednesday, January 07, 2026