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An artist's impression of New Kigali Interanationa Airport in Bugesera. S&P Global, a global rating agency, has affirmed Rwanda’s credit rating at ‘B+B’, maintaining a stable economic outlook

S&P maintains Rwanda’s creditworthiness at B+ with stable outlook

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

UNMISS Force Commander Major General Junhui Wu awards prestigious UN service medals to Rwandan peacekeepers serving under the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) during a ceremony held at the UN Base Camp in Malakal, Upper Nile State, on Monday, May 25. Courtesy

UN honours Rwandan peacekeepers in South Sudan

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

The medical outreach was conducted on Monday, May 25, as part of activities leading up to the celebration of the United Nations International Day of Peacekeepers, scheduled for May 26. File

CAR: Over 400 displaced people get free medical care from Rwandan peacekeepers

Monday, May 25, 2026

Through the programme, 2,300 households from the districts of Gakenke and Nyabihu are expected to receive 23,868 seedlings that will contribute to combating malnutrition and environmental degradation

Gakenke: SKOL donates over 12,000 trees to help combat malnutrition

Monday, May 25, 2026

The Government has reassured residents and international visitors that tourism, business, conferences and travel activities across the country are continuing normally as people observe Ebola prevention measures. File

Tourism, events continue as Ebola prevention measures are observed

Monday, May 25, 2026

Jeanne-Chantal Ujeneza, Deputy Commissioner General and Deputy Inspector General of the Rwanda National Police, delivers her testimony on Friday, May 22.

Deputy police chief Ujeneza recounts journey from ex-FAR to current armed forces

Monday, May 25, 2026

More than 900 suspected Ebola cases have been reported in DR Congo and Uganda, with 204 suspected deaths recorded in both countries. internet

Over 200 suspected Ebola deaths reported as DR Congo, Uganda step up response

Monday, May 25, 2026

Brig. Gen. Ezechiel Gakwerere of the FDLR militia arrives at the Rubavu border during a handover event in Rubavu District on Saturday, March 1, 2025. According to M23 spokesperson Lawrence Kanyuka, at least 10 civilians were killed and 12 others injured in attacks attributed to the FDLR militia in eastern DR Congo on Sunday, May 24. Photo by Germain Nsanzimana.

FDLR kills 10 in eastern DR Congo

Monday, May 25, 2026

Jean Bosco Iyacu, Access to Finance Rwanda CEO and Prosper Murindwa, Mayor of Rubavu District, lay wreaths in honour of victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi at Bigogwe Memorial on Friday, May 22. Craish Bahizi

Access to Finance Rwanda honours Genocide victims, donates cows to survivors in Bigogwe

Monday, May 25, 2026

DP World executives and African leaders during a high-level side event on the margins of the Africa CEO Forum 2026 in Kigali on May 15. Photos by Craish Bahizi

DP World invests billions in Africa logistics and ports infrastructure, champions lower trade costs in Kigali

Monday, May 25, 2026

Panelists during a panel discussion on “Regional Integration and Intra-Africa Trade Opportunities for Africa’s Sustainable Development” at Africa Day event in Kigali, on Sunday, May 24.

Africa Day: Experts urge greater trust among states to spur trade

Monday, May 25, 2026

Members of the Rwandan community in Michigan observe a moment of silence in honour of victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi during an event held in Grand Rapids city. Courtesy

PHOTOS: Rwandans in Michigan honour Genocide victims

Monday, May 25, 2026

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed meets with 128 Rwandan medical practitioners pursuing specialty training in Ethiopia. Courtesy

Abiy Ahmed meets Rwandan doctors pursuing specialist training

Monday, May 25, 2026

I&M Bank Rwanda CEO Benjamin Mutimura and John deSteiguer, Vice Chancellor of Oklahoma Christian University–Rwanda signed a Memorandum of Understanding in Kigali on May 21. Photos by Craish BAHIZI

Rwandan students to benefit from I&M Bank, Oklahoma Christian University affordable financing partnership

Monday, May 25, 2026

Workers handle cable products during production at the Legend Cables factory located in the Kigali Special Economic Zone. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi

Why factories are not producing at full capacity

Monday, May 25, 2026

Delegates at the 62nd African Liberation Day International Conference in Kigali, Rwanda. COURTESY

Africa’s water crisis draining billions, leaders warn

Monday, May 25, 2026

Kalisa also built two dam liners with a combined capacity of 960 cubic metres and installed rainwater harvesting tanks.

Kayonza farmer turns arid land into thriving pasture

Monday, May 25, 2026

Visitors during a guided tour of the ISANGE Estate at Rebero in Kicukiro District. File

How Kigali can keep housing affordable as city grows

Monday, May 25, 2026

Optica Rwanda's newly opened branch at Kigali City Mall (formerly UTC) along KN 4 Avenue in Kigali. Courtesy

Eye care access expands as Optica opens branch at Kigali City Mall

Monday, May 25, 2026

The City of Kigali is considering expanding its bus network across the capital. Photo by Kellya Keza

Kigali mulls expansion of bus routes as demand surges

Monday, May 25, 2026