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Clients collect remittances through Western Union at BPR Rwanda's Nyabugogo branch.

Experts outline path to cheaper diaspora remittances after MPs push for reforms

Saturday, August 01, 2026

The World Health Organization (WHO) says no level of alcohol consumption is entirely risk-free, noting that even low levels of drinking can harm health. Net photo

Psychiatrist urges moderation as alcohol misuse raises health risks

Saturday, August 01, 2026

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Rwanda FDA revokes all ethanol import licences over public health concerns

Saturday, August 01, 2026

Former Rwandan president Juvénal Habyarimana (left) and his son Jean-Luc Habyarimana. An investigation by African Facts explores ties between members of the former Rwandan first family and influential figures in Kinshasa.

Investigation: How the Habyarimana network reached the heart of power in Kinshasa

Saturday, August 01, 2026

(L-R) Author Jean Marie Vianney Rurangwa, Senator Jean Pierre Dusingizemungu, and Senator Charles Murigande during a knowledge-sharing dialogue. MPs called for age-appropriate teaching of the history of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. Photo: Courtesy.

MPs call for age-appropriate teaching of Genocide history

Friday, July 31, 2026

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Kayonza: Man arrested over suspected murder of 25-year-old woman

Friday, July 31, 2026

Rwanda's Producer Price Index (PPI), which measures changes in prices received by producers for goods and services, increased by 22.3 per cent in June 2026

Producer prices up 22.3% in June, says statistics office

Friday, July 31, 2026

Senator Donatille Mukabalisa died on Thursday, July 30, due to an illness. A former Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies, Mukabalisa had served in the Rwandan Parliament since 2000.

RPF pays tribute to former Speaker Donatille Mukabalisa

Friday, July 31, 2026

Senator Hadija Ndangiza Murangwa, Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, National Unity and Security.

Gaps in disaster prevention leave Rwf49bn repair bill: Senate report

Friday, July 31, 2026

Farmers in Nyagatare during a capacity building session about how to manage, mantain irrigation infrastructure and learning how to best improve productivity.

Over 300 farmers hone skills in modern farming, irrigation

Friday, July 31, 2026

Africa’s first continental credit rating agency, AfCRA, was launched in Mauritius on October 6. Courtesy (2)

Africa’s first continental credit rating agency set to be launched in October

Friday, July 31, 2026

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Kagame, US Congressional delegation discuss energy, health cooperation

Friday, July 31, 2026

The passing-out ceremony was held at the Basic Military Training Centre (BMTC) Nasho in Kirehe District on Thursday, July 30.

PHOTOS: RDF gets new soldiers

Friday, July 31, 2026

Mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda on December 16, 2018. The newly approved Rwanda Nature Foundation (RNF) will oversee the management of Volcanoes and Gishwati-Mukura national parks. File

How new conservation agency will work

Friday, July 31, 2026

Emma Uwera, founder and managing director of I&J Harvest Limited, a home-grown seed company supplying maize, bean and soybean seeds. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Women-owned businesses rise as focus shifts to scaling up

Friday, July 31, 2026

According to RBC, Rwanda aims to reduce maternal mortality from 149 deaths per 100,000 live births, recorded at the end of 2025, to fewer than 60 deaths per 100,000 live births by 2029. Courtesy

Why maternal deaths remain a challenge

Friday, July 31, 2026

Maj. Gen. Vincent Nyakarundi briefs Rwanda Security forces preparing to deploy to Cabo Delgado, Mozambique, on Thursday, July 30. Courtesy

Gen Nyakarundi briefs RDF, Police contingent ahead of Mozambique deployment

Thursday, July 30, 2026

Somdev Sen, MTN Rwanda's Chief Consumer and Digital Officer, addresses journalists as Chief Technology Officer Elijah Iragaba looks on during a media briefing in Kigali on Thursday, July 30. Photos by Craish Bahizi.

MTN Rwanda’s network upgrade with VoLTE to boost call quality, digital connectivity

Thursday, July 30, 2026

The newly appointed officials, Brig Gen Innocent Munyengango as Chief Executive Officer of Aviation Travel and Logistics Holding Limited (ATL) and Jules Muheto Ndenga as Chief Executive Officer of Airport City.

Airport City, aviation and logistics body get new bosses

Thursday, July 30, 2026

Rwandan politician, PL Chairperson, Senator and former Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies Donatille Mukabalisa, passed away on Thursday, July 30. File

Political leaders pay tribute to former Speaker Mukabalisa

Thursday, July 30, 2026