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A dried-up irrigation channel cuts through a maize farm in Karangazi, Nyagatare District, highlighting the impact of dry conditions on agricultural production on July 27, 2024. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana.

Nyagatare tops climate vulnerability rankings

Thursday, June 04, 2026

The Rwanda Space Agency's teleport has received Tier 3 Certification from the World Teleport Association (WTA), making it the first fully certified facility of its kind in Sub-Saharan Africa. Courtesy

Rwanda's teleport becomes first fully certified facility in Sub-Saharan Africa

Wednesday, June 03, 2026

Mourners during the inauguration of the monument that serves as a place of remembrance for the more than one million victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi. PHOTO COURTESY

Paris memorial signals shift in justice, Rwanda–France ties, say analysts

Wednesday, June 03, 2026

Celestin Rwabukumba, the CEO of Rwanda Stock Exchange,(R) speaks at the meeting in Kigali. He was joined by Romeo Ngarambe, the CEO of Capital Markets Authority (CMA) and Dr James Ndahiro, the technical advisor at CMA. Courtesy

Islamic finance could unlock new capital for Rwanda’s market

Wednesday, June 03, 2026

Rwanda's Ambassador to France, François Nkulikiyimfura, and France's Ambassador to Rwanda, Aurelie Royet-Gounin sign the agreement in Paris. .They signed two Memorandums of Understanding concerning cooperation on migration matters and on the employment of dependents of members of each State's official missions in the other State. Courtesy

Rwanda, France sign deal to employ diplomats' dependants

Wednesday, June 03, 2026

The signing ceremony of a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Pakistan Nuclear Regulatory Authority (PNRA) and the Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA).

Rwanda, Pakistan enter cooperation in nuclear energy regulation

Wednesday, June 03, 2026

President Paul Kagame, First Lady Jeannette Kagame and French President Emmanuel Macron unveil the first permanent memorial for the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in France on Tuesday, June 2. Courtesy

Genocide survivors, activists welcome new memorial unveiled in Paris

Wednesday, June 03, 2026

Minister of Education Joseph Nsengimana officially launches the 2025-2026 National Practical Examinations on Wednesday, June 3. Courtesy

PHOTOS: Over 70,000 students begin national practical exams

Wednesday, June 03, 2026

Jeanne Uwimbabazi, a genocide survivor, shares her testimony during the inauguration of the memorial in Paris. She was 16 years old when the Genocide against the Tutsi began on April 7, 1994. Courtesy

Paris: Genocide survivor recalls ETO Kicukiro ordeal

Wednesday, June 03, 2026

Members of FDLR genocidal group in Esatern DR Congo. The United States Department of Treasury on Tuesday, June 2, announced new sanctions on members of armed groups based in DR Congo. Courtesy

Who is 'Colonel Sirkoof', FDLR commander sanctioned by US govt?

Wednesday, June 03, 2026

President Paul Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame share a light moment with President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron during a dinner at the Palais de l'Élysée in Paris, France on Tuesday, June 2. Photo by Village Urugwiro.

PHOTOS: Rwanda, France ‘writing a new chapter’, says Kagame

Wednesday, June 03, 2026

RwandAir resumed flights on June 1 after almost three months of suspension due to security concerns linked to the conflict involving Iran, Israel and the United States. File

Exporters welcome resumption of RwandAir flights to Middle East

Wednesday, June 03, 2026

East African Community headquarters in Tanzania. Experts have called for stronger enforcement mechanisms to ensure East African Community (EAC) member states meet their financial obligations. File

Experts weigh in on new EAC funding model

Wednesday, June 03, 2026

A section of informal settlement on Mont Jali, in Gasabo District. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

Informal settlements on Mount Kigali, Jali, Rebero set for upgrade

Wednesday, June 03, 2026

Musanze taxi park upgrading works are expected to be completed within the next three years. Photo by Germain Nsanzimana

Three-year timeline set for Musanze taxi park upgrade

Wednesday, June 03, 2026

Nshobozwabyosenumukiza acknowledges fans at BK Arena during a basketball match.

Club Rafiki: Inside Nyamirambo’s basketball talent factory

Wednesday, June 03, 2026

Kigali skyline. IFC is set to back Rwandan-headquartered private equity firm. PHOTO/FILE.

World Bank’s IFC to back Admaius’ $500 million Virunga Africa Fund II

Wednesday, June 03, 2026

President Paul Kagame delivers his remarks during the inauguration of the first permanent memorial for the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in France on Tuesday, June 2. Courtesy

Kagame’s speech at inauguration of Genocide memorial in Paris

Wednesday, June 03, 2026

The delegation visited Kigali Genocide Memorial and pay tribute to the victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi.

RDF hosts students from India's National Defence College

Tuesday, June 02, 2026

The Rwanda Revenue Authority has issued a directive requiring oil importers and marketers to immediately clear petroleum products that have remained in customs bonded depots for more than six months. File

Tax authority orders suppliers to clear long-stay petroleum stocks

Tuesday, June 02, 2026