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PM Justin Nsengiyumva represented President Paul Kagame at the 21st Extraordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU) in Angola on Sunday, August 30.
Rwanda

Address root causes before conflicts escalate, PM tells AU summit

Sunday, August 30, 2026
A total of 7,188 primary school learners will retake the 202526 Primary Leaving Examinations after investigations confirmed mass cheating. Courtesy
Education

Over 7,000 to retake national exams after mass cheating

Sunday, August 30, 2026
Prince House-Giporoso-Masaka road expansion works commenced on Sunday, August 30. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Infrastructure

Expansion works on Prince House-Giporoso-Masaka road commence

Sunday, August 30, 2026
Participants urged EALA to ensure that the bill is consistent with the EAC Treaty, the EAC Common Market Protocol. courtesy
Rwanda

Key issues Rwandans want addressed in EAC seed, plants bill

Sunday, August 30, 2026
Rwandans gathered to celebrate Umuganura at Rwanda’s Embassy in Rabat on Saturday, August 29.
International

PHOTOS: Rwandans in Morocco celebrate Umuganura

Sunday, August 30, 2026
The Minister of Youth and Arts, Dr Abdallah Utumatwishima, addresses young people on protecting their lives by avoiding the use of illicit alcohol brands. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

No backing down in fight against illicit alcohol, says youth minister

Sunday, August 30, 2026
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Environment

Ngoma residents step up disaster prevention ahead of rainy season

Sunday, August 30, 2026
A view of a slope affected by a landslide in 2025 in Cyagara village in Bugarama, Rusizi District. Courtesy
Environment

Rusizi: 230 households to be relocated ahead of heavy rains

Sunday, August 30, 2026
Members of Rotary Club of Sports Rwanda and residents of Nyagatare Sector take part in Umuganda on Saturday, August 29.
Rwanda

Rotarians pledge support to sports development in Nyagatare

Sunday, August 30, 2026
REB Director General Nelson Mbarushimana speaks at National Abacus Mental Math Competition at Lycée de Kigali on Tuesday, August 25. Courtesy 
Education

Education experts on how abacus could change the way children learn maths

Sunday, August 30, 2026
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Security

PHOTOS: RDF, Police, RCS officers graduate from career courses at Gabiro

Sunday, August 30, 2026
The New Times

Health minister warns youth against rising vaping trend

Saturday, August 29, 2026
President Masisi (right) and Kigali Dusengiyumva (second right) and other officials during the Umuganda session. Photos by Craish Bahizi.
Rwanda

Former Botswana president joins Kigali residents for Umuganda

Saturday, August 29, 2026
From right to left: Munyaneza, Rutayisire, Mwiza, Mugabo and the host Samah Fawzi during the discussion. Courtesy.

Rwandan podcasters urged to prioritise audience growth, authentic storytelling

Saturday, August 29, 2026
The New Times

Africa’s instant payments hitting ‘regulatory wall’

Saturday, August 29, 2026
The New Times

PM Nsengiyumva in Angola for AU extraordinary summit

Saturday, August 29, 2026
Tajdin H. Jaffer, the founder and chairman of Sulfo Rwanda Industries, died at the age of 93.

Sulfo Rwanda founder Tajdin Jaffer dies at 93

Saturday, August 29, 2026
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Rwanda

The fight against illicit alcohol is not over – Minister Habimana

Saturday, August 29, 2026
The Active Holidays programme, which ended on Friday, August 28, brought together 162 children aged between eight and 13 for sports, traditional dance and lessons on discipline
Education

PHOTOS: How Imbuto Hub in Kimisagara helps children discover talents, build life skills

Saturday, August 29, 2026
Nyandungu Eco-Park is currently hosting a number of artists from Rwanda, Africa and beyond in a new exhibition on conservation. Photo by Elvis Mico Ndateba.
Rwanda

Nyandungu Eco-Park hosts global artists in conservation exhibition

Saturday, August 29, 2026