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A woman sleeps under a mosquito net in Mareba Sector, Bugesera District. The use of mosquito nets is one of the key measures Rwanda employs to prevent malaria and reduce mosquito-borne infections. File
Health

Malaria: New mosquito nets expected by end June

Sunday, June 07, 2026
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Economy

EAC ministers urge new measures to boost trade

Sunday, June 07, 2026
Mayor of Kirehe District Bruno Rangira, lays a wreaths in honour of victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi. Photos by Emmanuel Nkangura
Economy

Private sector urged to use economic power for unity

Sunday, June 07, 2026
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva addresses journalists during a press briefing, on Rwanda’s current economic situation and issues affecting the daily lives of citizens on Saturday, June 6. All photos by Craish BAHIZI
Health

Robust Ebola prevention measures in place – PM Nsengiyumva

Saturday, June 06, 2026
New president Umutoni speaks during her installation.
Health

Kigali Golf Rotary Club eyes advanced healthcare as Mutoni takes over

Saturday, June 06, 2026
Rwandan Muslims who had travelled to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to perform the holy Hajj pilgrimage returned home
Religion

62 Rwandans return home after Hajj pilgrimage

Saturday, June 06, 2026
A fuel attendant pumps fuel into a vehicle. The government says it is subsidising 18 percent of diesel costs to cushion consumers from rising global fuel prices.
Energy

Gov’t subsidises 18% of diesel cost amid global hike

Saturday, June 06, 2026
Excella High School students together with staff from NCBA and GreenStarz Impakt Hub, plant trees at World Environment Day on June 5, 2026 (courtesy)
Featured

World Environment Day: NCBA Rwanda inspires Excella students to grow a greener future

Saturday, June 06, 2026
Amb Martin Ngoga participates in the 2026 Joint Meeting of the Executive Boards of UNDP, UNFPA, UNOPS, UNICEF, UN Women and WFP.
International

Rwanda calls for country-focused, accountable UN reform

Saturday, June 06, 2026
The mobile clinic received by AVEGA Agahozo through the Imbuto Foundation from the Türkiye Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) on June 5.
Health

Mobile clinic brings care closer to genocide widows

Saturday, June 06, 2026
The New Times

MY 2 CENTS: ‘Disarm AI — Pope Leo appeals to the tech world

Saturday, June 06, 2026
Delegates from different countries follow a session during the Physiotherapy Africa Region Conference 2026 in Kigali on June 5.
Health

For patients facing long journeys, technology offers hope – and new challenges

Saturday, June 06, 2026
The new fuel prices will take effect on Saturday, June 6, at 6 a.m.
Energy

Transport fares remain unchanged as diesel price increases

Saturday, June 06, 2026
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Olivier Nduhungirehe speaks at a briefing with diplomatic corps on May 29. Courtesy
Africa

Rwanda warns of 'partiality' in US mediation of DR Congo conflict

Saturday, June 06, 2026
RDF Senior officers Lt Col Pacifique Kanyandekwe and Maj John Muhikira graduated from Kenya's Senior Joint Command and Staff College in Karen on Thursday, June 4. Courtesy
Security

RDF officers graduate from Kenya's command and staff college

Friday, June 05, 2026
The appeal trial of Eugène Rwamucyo, convicted in France for his role in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, is set to begin on June 9 before Cour d’assises d’appel de Paris.
Crime

Genocide: Rwamucyo’s appeal trial set to begin in Paris

Friday, June 05, 2026
The fire broke out around 9am, collapsing the ceiling of the restaurant.
Rwanda

Fire guts Tic Tac hotel in Kacyiru

Friday, June 05, 2026
The food park is part of broader efforts to promote sustainable urbanization, improve public spaces, and enhance the quality of life for dwellers and visitors.
Infrastructure

Musanze 'food park' nears completion

Friday, June 05, 2026
Rotarian Robert Makuza was installed as president of Rotary Club Kigali on Friday, June 4. Courtesy
Rwanda

Robert Makuza installed as president of Rotary Club Kigali

Friday, June 05, 2026
Chopwin, Choplife Gaming’s online casino and instant gaming platform, is preparing to launch in Namibia as the company expands its footprint in Africa (courtesy)
Featured

Press release: Choplife Gaming set to launch Chopwin in Namibia

Friday, June 05, 2026