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Local government elections will begin in October and be concluded in December.
Elections

Key dates in upcoming local govt elections

Sunday, August 16, 2026
NESA will announce the results of Primary Leaving Examinations and Ordinary Level National Examinations on Thursday, August 20. Courtesy
Education

National exams: NESA to announce results for primary, O-Level

Sunday, August 16, 2026
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Rwanda

Equity Bank Rwanda’s programme opens career, university pathways for top students

Sunday, August 16, 2026
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Rwanda

Kigali households pool resources as water prices rise

Saturday, August 15, 2026
Officials and other participants pose for a group photo after unveiling Murika Development Partners, on August 14, 2026 in Kigali. Courtesy photo
Featured

World Relief Rwanda marks 32 years of impact, transitions to Murika Development Partners

Saturday, August 15, 2026
Aview of EKON M1 V3, the latest electric motorcycle, unveiled by Spiro at Expo Ground in Gikondo, Kigali, on Friday, August 14. Photo by Craish Bahizi.
Featured

Spiro unveils new e-motorcycle built for Rwanda’s tough terrain

Saturday, August 15, 2026
A view of Mumbai, India's financial capital. Courtesy photo.
Featured

Viksit Bharat 2047: India’s roadmap to a developed nation

Saturday, August 15, 2026
Dr Adonay Gebreslassie, during an interview at the University Teaching Hospital of Butare (CHUB).
Rwanda

Meet Ethiopian oncologist building a career in cancer care in Rwanda

Saturday, August 15, 2026
Gen. Rwivanga
Rwanda

Gen. Rwivanga on regional security, EASF role, readiness

Saturday, August 15, 2026
Tito Rutaremara addresses mourners during the commemoration of victims of Gatumba on August 13, 2004, when armed attackers stormed the UNHCR transit camp, killing 166 Banyamulenge refugees. Courtesy
Rwanda

Rutaremara on how Burundi shielded genocide suspects

Friday, August 14, 2026
A fire broke out in the rainforest on Mount Muhabura in the Volcanoes National Park on Friday, August 14. Courtesy
Rwanda

Firefighters respond to wildfire on Mount Muhabura

Friday, August 14, 2026
More than 60,000 pilgrims are expected to gather in Kibeho, for the celebration of the Feast of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary in Nyaruguru District, on Saturday. Sam Ngendahimana
Religion

Over 60,000 pilgrims expected in Kibeho for Assumption Day

Friday, August 14, 2026
ACP Boniface Rutikanga, Rwanda National Police spokesperson. Courtesy
Crime

Police record 46% decline in assault cases after recall of illicit alcohols

Friday, August 14, 2026
Officials launch a campaign during the annual high-level national stakeholders’ advocacy meeting on prevention and control of NTDs and WASH integration. Courtesy
Health

Renewed call to tackle neglected tropical diseases from grassroots

Friday, August 14, 2026
Rwanda ranked sixth in Sub-Saharan Africa with a score of 55, behind South Africa, Benin, Zimbabwe, Sierra Leone and Kenya. File

Rwanda registers progress in budget transparency — survey

Friday, August 14, 2026
Mourners during the commemoration of victims of Gatumba on August 13, 2004, when armed attackers stormed the UNHCR transit camp, killing 166 Banyamulenge refugees. Courtesy
Africa

Congolese refugees condemn genocide ideology 22 years after Gatumba massacre

Friday, August 14, 2026
(L-R) Rocky, a judge on CAFA Ignite; Radjab Mbonyumuvunyi, the Mayor of Rwamagana District and Chief Guest at the event; Sintia Crochet, winner of the CAFA Ignite fashion Competition; Chinny Nwokedi; Representative of the President of CAFA; Aare(Prof) Lai Labode)
Featured

CAFA Ignite 2026 demonstrates viability of African Global Fashion Games

Friday, August 14, 2026
Thierry Murangira, the spokesperson for the Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB), addresses participants at the dialogue. Photos by Mico Elvis Ndateba
Health

Sports community urged to support campaign against alcohol abuse

Friday, August 14, 2026
President Paul Kagame and his Congolese counterpart Felix Tshisekedi signed the Washington Accords on Thursday, December 4,2025, witnessed by US President Donald Trump. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Africa

Rwanda, DR Congo agree on new mechanisms to monitor Washington Accords

Friday, August 14, 2026
A total of thirty-four Rwandan students have been awarded government scholarships to pursue studies in 11 countries. PHOTOS BY Charme Koraneza
Education

34 students awarded govt scholarships to study abroad

Friday, August 14, 2026