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A pupil reads a book at Groupe Scolaire Kimironko II in Gasabo District. File

How to develop children’s reading habit in the age of digital technology

Monday, July 20, 2026

American billionaire Bill Gates is in Rwanda to explore the country’s progress in health, artificial intelligence and digital public infrastructure.

Bill Gates in Rwanda to explore health, AI progress

Monday, July 20, 2026

The inaugural ORATOR National English Competition held at BK Arena on Sunday, July 19.

30 students rewarded in English language competition

Monday, July 20, 2026

Genocide financier Felicien Kabuga during his trial at the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals in The Hague. He died in custody on May 16, 2026, while hospitalized in The Hague, Netherland

UN report into Kabuga’s death: where does it leave genocide survivors?

Monday, July 20, 2026

Chinese President Xi Jinping delivers a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the 2026 World AI Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance in Shanghai, east China, July 17, 2026. (Xinhua/Huang Jingwen)

Xi calls for equitable global AI governance, unveils new cooperation body

Monday, July 20, 2026

Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who is here to attend the 2026 World AI Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance, in Shanghai, east China, July 17, 2026. (Xinhua/Wang Ye)

Xi voices firm support for UN in meeting with Guterres

Monday, July 20, 2026

Shanghai is ushering in its major AI moment of the year with the forthcoming 2026 World AI Conference (WAIC) and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance, scheduled from Friday to Monday. (Xinhua/Ding Ting)

Mankind creates first global intergovernmental AI cooperation organization

Monday, July 20, 2026

Officials and customers cut a cake to celebrate the company's impact in Rwandan society.

Beyond safe water: How Jibu Rwanda is scaling a social enterprise network

Monday, July 20, 2026

Jonathan Gatera, RNIT's Chief Executive Officer, addresses journalists in Kigali. File

RNIT mulls higher returns for Iterambere Fund

Monday, July 20, 2026

Nyandungu Eco-Park welcomed 111,710 visitors in 2025, up from 48,813 in 2022. Courtesy

Nyandungu Eco-Park expands investment drive

Monday, July 20, 2026

Officials and delegates pose for a group photo. Kigali is set to bring together global energy leaders, policymakers, investors and innovators for the Renewable Energy for Sustainable Growth (RE4SG) 2026 Summit. File

Kigali to host 6th edition of renewable energy summit to advance Africa’s sustainable growth

Monday, July 20, 2026

A teacher helps a child with disabilities during a lesson. File

Teachers equipped to identify disabilities in young learners

Monday, July 20, 2026

Jean-Claude Kayisinga, Deputy Vice-Chancellor in charge of Institutional Development at RICA, delivers his remarks during the meeting. Photos by Craish Bahizi

How RICA graduates are helping transform Rwanda’s agri food sector through innovation

Monday, July 20, 2026

Debris of the mini-bus that was involved in the accident.

Nine killed, 13 injured in Kamonyi accident

Sunday, July 19, 2026

A Rwanda Energy Group electrician checks on a power metre in the community. File.

Rising electricity demand putting pressure on national grid - experts

Sunday, July 19, 2026

RAEB and IAEA officials visisting a site where the nuclear centre might be established in Bugesera. Photo credit, RAEB.

Bugesera could host Rwanda's nuclear science centre

Sunday, July 19, 2026

Cardinal Antoine Kambanda, Chairperson of the Rwandan Episcopal Conference. He said hosting the SIGNIS reflects the Catholic Church's commitment to using communication as a tool for evangelism. File.

Kigali set to host major Roman Catholic conference

Sunday, July 19, 2026

Inside Nyabugogo abattoir in Kigali. Sam Ngendahimana

Meat prices disrupted amid Rift Valley Fever outbreak

Sunday, July 19, 2026

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A closer look at local government structure ahead of 2026 elections

Sunday, July 19, 2026

Rift Valley Fever affects sheep, goats and cattle and humans can get infected. FILE

What to know about Rift Valley Fever as Rwanda responds to latest outbreak

Saturday, July 18, 2026