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Officials and residents during a joint exercise to destroy illicit beverages in eastern province. Photo by Emmanuel Nkangura

‎Eastern Province: Crackdown on illicit alcohol sees over 100 public servants sanctioned

Friday, August 07, 2026

Participants pose for a group photo during a dissemination workshop held in Kigali on Thursday, August 6. Courtesy

Disability rights groups seek action on UN recommendations

Friday, August 07, 2026

A primary school teacher leads a lesson in a classroom. Rwanda is set to roll out a new five-year Teacher Training College (TTC) programme in September as part of efforts to strengthen teacher education. File photo.

Inside plan to reshape primary teacher training

Friday, August 07, 2026

Youth showcase their products at Mulindi Agri-Show in Kigali. The government is targeting the creation of 30,000 youth jobs in the food innovation economy by 2035. File

Innovation: New strategy eyes 30,000 jobs for youth in food system by 2035

Friday, August 07, 2026

Farmers during a study tour in wheat farm in Burera District. Rwanda had 16 wheat varieties, 83 protected maize varieties, 12 soybean varieties among others.

Theft of protected crop varieties to attract Rwf100m fine under new law

Friday, August 07, 2026

The Rwanda Food and Drugs Authority (Rwanda FDA) has ordered the immediate recall of more than 20 alcohol brands. Courtesy

Over 20 alcohol brands recalled, 12 companies closed as crackdown continues

Thursday, August 06, 2026

BRALIRWA profit reached 37.6% to Rwf25.3bn in first half of 2026. Courtesy

Press release: BRALIRWA profit jumps 37.6% to Rwf25.3bn in first half of 2026

Thursday, August 06, 2026

The government Spokesperson Yolande Makolo speaks during an interview in Kigali on August 6. Courtesy.

Makolo: DR Congo must disarm FDLR, repatriate its members

Thursday, August 06, 2026

The Central Bank Governor Soraya Hakuziyaremye during a press conference. Central Bank on August 5, said eKash has processed more than 10.5 million transactions since its nationwide rollout in mid-July. File

Rwf960bn transferred through eKash since July: central bank

Thursday, August 06, 2026

The government Spokesperson Yolande Makolo speaks during an interview in Kigali on August 6. Courtesy

What to know about Rwanda's approach to migration

Thursday, August 06, 2026

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Academy for women leadership was long overdue, says PM

Thursday, August 06, 2026

Robert Masozera, the Director General of the Rwanda Cultural Heritage during the interview. File

Rwanda to digitise cultural heritage with 3D technology

Thursday, August 06, 2026

Fidele Mutabazi, a Catholic priest who heads the church-run Kinyamateka newspaper, was elected as president of SIGNIS Africa. Courtesy

Rwandan priest to head Catholic media association in Africa

Thursday, August 06, 2026

The 470,000 littres of seized ethanol will be disposed at the Nduba landfill in Gasabo District. Courtesy

470,000 litres of ethanol to be discarded amid crackdown on illict alcohol

Thursday, August 06, 2026

Rwanda traditional ballet dancers 'Urukerereza' perform during Umuganura Ceremony in Nyanza. Rusizi District will host the national Umuganura celebrations on August 7. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

Why Rusizi was picked for Umuganura celebrations

Thursday, August 06, 2026

Minister of State for Agriculture and Animal Resources Solange Uwituze speaks during a meeting on July 20. Photo by Craish BAHIZI

Agric minister explains plan to fast-track food innovation drive

Thursday, August 06, 2026

RISE programme is designed for young people who have been out of school for at least three years, including those who dropped out in S4, S5 or S6. File

5,000 dropouts join upper secondary catch-up programme

Thursday, August 06, 2026

Minister of Finance and Economic Planning Yusuf Murangwa, European Union Ambassador to Rwanda Belén Calvo Uyarra, and European Investment Bank Vice-President Thomas Östros sign a €65 million financing agreement.

Rwf110bn secured for climate resilience project in volcanoes region

Thursday, August 06, 2026

Refugees and asylum seekers evacuated from Libya arrive at Kigali International Airport on Wednesday evening, August 5. Courtesy

Rwanda receives nearly 180 asylum seekers evacuated from Libya

Thursday, August 06, 2026

Kiwingu is among 52 alcoholic beverages that have been temporarily suspended to be imported amid a nationwide crackdown on products considered a threat to public health. Courtesy

FDA suspends imports of over 50 alcoholic beverages

Thursday, August 06, 2026