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Minister of ICT and Innovation, Paula Ingabire, and Egypt's Deputy Minister of Communications and Information Technology for International Affairs, Rafaat Hendy, during the signing ceremony in Geneva. The signing held on the sidelines of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Forum 2026. Courtesy

Rwanda, Egypt sign agreement on cooperation in AI, digital technology

Thursday, July 09, 2026

Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva addresses Members of Parliament, while presenting the government's activities under the theme, "Strengthening Rwanda's Resilience to Internal and External Shocks," on Thursday, July 9. All photos by Kellya Keza

$8bn recorded in private investment commitments since 2024, PM tells Parliament

Thursday, July 09, 2026

Delegates attend the official Market Open ceremony at the London Stock Exchange on Thursday, July 9. Courtesy

Ecobank marks landmark $450m Nature Bond listing at London Stock Exchange

Thursday, July 09, 2026

Rwanda has spent Rwf47.7 billion on fuel subsidies between March and June 2026. File

Govt spends over Rwf47bn on fuel subsidies

Thursday, July 09, 2026

Security officers and district officials during an event to destroy illicit drinks in Gasabo. At least 44 people have died after consuming illicit alcoholic drinks between January and June this year. File

Illicit alcohol linked to over 40 deaths in six months, health minister says

Thursday, July 09, 2026

The event aimed to celebrate Rwanda's journey of unity, resilience, and prosperity.

Rwandans in Brazil, Jordan mark Kwibohora 32

Thursday, July 09, 2026

RUBiS Energy Rwanda, in partnership with Castrol, is supporting Kenyan rally crew Jasmeet and Ravi Chana during the 2026 Rwanda Mountain Gorilla Rally (RMGR).

RUBiS Energy, Castrol back Chana Brothers for Rwanda Mountain Gorilla Rally

Thursday, July 09, 2026

Cross-border truck transporting fuel from Mombasa to Kigali. PHOTO BY CRAISH BAHIZI

New fuel supply deals could cut pump prices by 30% - economist

Thursday, July 09, 2026

BPR Bank Rwanda Plc, part of the KCB Group, has committed Rwf150 million towards the 2026 Rwanda Mountain Gorilla Rally scheduled for July 10–12. For this year rally, BPR Bank will sponsor five crews, Karan Patel, Queen Kalimpinya, Oscar Ntambi, Tinashe Gatimu and Nikhil Sachania, together with their co-drivers. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza

BPR Bank powers Rwanda Mountain Gorilla Rally with Rwf150m boost

Thursday, July 09, 2026

Members of Parliament follow the presentation of a report by the Committee on Unity, Human Rights and the Fight against Genocide on its analysis of the policy adoped in 2020. Courtesy

Parliament urges review of unity, reconciliation policy

Thursday, July 09, 2026

Inmates at Nyarugenge Prison in Mageragere Sector in Kigali. The Minister said that Plea bargaining also has become another tool for reducing pressure on courts. Since the new policy, 35,878 criminal cases have been resolved through plea bargaining. Photo by Craish Bahizi

What has Rwanda achieved four years after new criminal justice policy?

Thursday, July 09, 2026

The swearing-in ceremony of 45 judicial officers including 12 judges and 33 court registrars held on Wednesday, July 8. Courtesy

Mukantaganzwa tasks new judges with delivering timely justice

Thursday, July 09, 2026

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US, Nigeria join Rwanda in marking Kwibohora 32

Thursday, July 09, 2026

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Kagame, Estonia president discuss cooperation in digital technologies

Thursday, July 09, 2026

Community Health Workers undergo a training session on maternal health in Karongi District. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

How 30 years of community health workers have changed access to care

Thursday, July 09, 2026

Rwanda Revenue Authority Commissioner General Ronald Niwenshuti addresses journalists on Wednesday, July 8. Courtesy

Inside RRA's plan to raise Rwf4.6tn

Thursday, July 09, 2026

BPR Bank Rwanda Plc, part of the KCB Group, has committed Rwf150 million towards the 2026 Rwanda Mountain Gorilla Rally scheduled for July 10–12. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza

BPR Bank powers Rwanda Mountain Gorilla Rally with Rwf150m boost

Wednesday, July 08, 2026

President Paul Kagame speaks during the AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva, Switzerland on Wednesday, July 8. Photo by Village Urugwiro

Kagame: Success of new commission on AI depends on public, private cooperation

Wednesday, July 08, 2026

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Zimbabwe's Mnangagwa signs law extending presidential term

Wednesday, July 08, 2026

The procedure was carried out on a Rwandan man on Wednesday, July 8, by surgeons Dr. Fan Guidong and Dr. Yin Tao, alongside other members of their surgical team.

Chinese doctors perform advanced hernia surgery at Masaka Hospital

Wednesday, July 08, 2026