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Former Senegalese President Macky Sall is set to face a public questioning session on Wednesday, April 22. Courtesy

Senegal’s Macky Sall pitches for UN top job: Who are his challengers?

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Rwanda’s High Commissioner to Kenya, Ernest Rwamucyo,speaks at the Symposium on Genocide Prevention, held in Nairobi on Wednesday, April 22. Courtesy

Genocide denial could lead to violence, warns Rwanda envoy to Kenya

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Jean-Bosco lyacu.

Jean-Bosco Iyacu appointed CEO of Mojaloop Foundation

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Officials during the launch a partnership between of Mount Kigali University (MKU) Rwanda and Kenya’s Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT). PHOTO JOHN MUCHUCHA/POLL

Mount Kigali University, JKUAT unveil pioneering partnership in education

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Food commodities vendors and customers at Kimironko Market in Kigali. File

Traders warned against unfair price hikes

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

An artist's impression of the Fortis Green Housing's upcoming Masaka Views Eco Estate that is under construction in Masaka

From Kigali to UK, Rwanda’s sustainable real estate story goes global

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

A technician repairing a refrigerator. Government has issued a list of refrigerants containing substances used in cooling system that are harmful to the climate. Photo: File.

Why some refrigerants are being phased out in Rwanda

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

One of the winners of Inzozi Lotto poses for a photo. Inzozi Lotto, operated by Carousel Ltd, and the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) are expected to meet to resolve their dispute through arbitration. Courtesy

Inzozi Lotto row with RDB escalates to arbitration

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

A liquefied petroleum gas shop in Remera, Kigali. The liquefied petroleum gas has become more expensive due to the conflict in the Middle East File

Why gas retailers are charging different prices across Rwanda

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

The Minister of State for Infrastructure, Jean de Dieu Uwihanganye, speaks during a news conference
in Kigali on December 1, 2025. Photo: Craish Bahizi

Govt mandates 30% electric vehicles in public procurement

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

RURA has summoned the management of CanalBox Rwanda following complaints about poor internet service. File

RURA summons CanalBox bosses over consumer complaints

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

President Paul Kagame meets with Dr Sania Nishtar, Chief Executive Officer of Gavi at Village Urugwiro on Tuesday, April 21. Photos by Village Urugwiro

Kagame discusses partnerships with Gavi, WHO officials

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Six suspects in connection with a sophisticated fraud scheme, were presented to journalists at RIB Headquarters on Tuesday, April 21. Courtesy

Six arrested in sophisticated quinoa scam worth millions

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

A section of Bugesera Special Economic Zone that has recorded an occupancy rate of 85 per cent in its Phase I. Courtesy.

Govt mulls centralised management of industrial park

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Students during a school day at a public institution in Rwanda. The Berulo App, now used in more than 1,100 schools nationwide, supports attendance tracking and early warning systems aimed at reducing dropout rates. PHOTOS BY Dan G. Kwizera.

A Rwandan founder’s plan to digitize school attendance

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Participants of agritech innovation programme during a bootcamp by the AYuTe (Agriculture, Youth and Technology) Africa Challenge Rwanda 2026, Heifer International’s flagship

Top 12 agritech innovators advance to AYuTe Rwanda 2026 bootcamp ahead of grand finale

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Over 4,000 Banyamulenge during a peaceful march demanding international action to stop violence and a prolonged humanitarian blockade in Minembwe, eastern DR Congo, in Washington D.C. on Monday, April 20.

Banyamulenge protest in US, Kenya amid rising calls for action on Minembwe crisis

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

President Paul Kagame, Chairman of the Board of Smart Africa, sits alongside Smart Africa Director General and Chief Executive Lacina Koné (right), and
Guinea’s Minister and Director of Cabinet Djiba Diakité (left) during a panel at the Transform Africa Summit in Conakry, Guinea, on November 12, 2025.
Photo: File

One year later, Africa’s AI drive shifts toward execution

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

RURA is strengthening sanitation systems by placing greater emphasis on water quality monitoring. file

RURA tightens enforcement to ensure safe water, sustainable sanitation

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Ephrem Nkundanyirazo and his wife Consolee Mukanyiligira in an old photo. Courtesy

Kwibuka 32: He saved lives until his was taken

Tuesday, April 21, 2026