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The government Spokesperson Yolande Makolo speaks during an interview in Kigali on August 6. Courtesy.

Makolo: DR Congo must disarm FDLR, repatriate its members

Thursday, August 06, 2026

The Central Bank Governor Soraya Hakuziyaremye during a press conference. Central Bank on August 5, said eKash has processed more than 10.5 million transactions since its nationwide rollout in mid-July. File

Rwf960bn transferred through eKash since July: central bank

Thursday, August 06, 2026

The government Spokesperson Yolande Makolo speaks during an interview in Kigali on August 6. Courtesy

What to know about Rwanda's approach to migration

Thursday, August 06, 2026

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Academy for women leadership was long overdue, says PM

Thursday, August 06, 2026

Robert Masozera, the Director General of the Rwanda Cultural Heritage during the interview. File

Rwanda to digitise cultural heritage with 3D technology

Thursday, August 06, 2026

Fidele Mutabazi, a Catholic priest who heads the church-run Kinyamateka newspaper, was elected as president of SIGNIS Africa. Courtesy

Rwandan priest to head Catholic media association in Africa

Thursday, August 06, 2026

The 470,000 littres of seized ethanol will be disposed at the Nduba landfill in Gasabo District. Courtesy

470,000 litres of ethanol to be discarded amid crackdown on illict alcohol

Thursday, August 06, 2026

Rwanda traditional ballet dancers 'Urukerereza' perform during Umuganura Ceremony in Nyanza. Rusizi District will host the national Umuganura celebrations on August 7. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

Why Rusizi was picked for Umuganura celebrations

Thursday, August 06, 2026

Minister of State for Agriculture and Animal Resources Solange Uwituze speaks during a meeting on July 20. Photo by Craish BAHIZI

Agric minister explains plan to fast-track food innovation drive

Thursday, August 06, 2026

RISE programme is designed for young people who have been out of school for at least three years, including those who dropped out in S4, S5 or S6. File

5,000 dropouts join upper secondary catch-up programme

Thursday, August 06, 2026

Minister of Finance and Economic Planning Yusuf Murangwa, European Union Ambassador to Rwanda Belén Calvo Uyarra, and European Investment Bank Vice-President Thomas Östros sign a €65 million financing agreement.

Rwf110bn secured for climate resilience project in volcanoes region

Thursday, August 06, 2026

Refugees and asylum seekers evacuated from Libya arrive at Kigali International Airport on Wednesday evening, August 5. Courtesy

Rwanda receives nearly 180 asylum seekers evacuated from Libya

Thursday, August 06, 2026

Kiwingu is among 52 alcoholic beverages that have been temporarily suspended to be imported amid a nationwide crackdown on products considered a threat to public health. Courtesy

FDA suspends imports of over 50 alcoholic beverages

Thursday, August 06, 2026

Visitors at Kivuwatt project in Lake Kivu. Rwanda will host the 12th East African Petroleum Conference and Exhibition (EAPCE'27). File

Rwanda to host 12th East African Petroleum Conference and Exhibition in 2027

Thursday, August 06, 2026

NCBA Group Managing Director John Gachora delivers his remarks during a past event. NCBA Group Plc profit after tax rises to KES 12.4 billion in first half of 2026. Courtesy

Press release: NCBA Group Plc profit after tax rises to KES 12.4 billion in first half of 2026

Thursday, August 06, 2026

Dr. Momar Dieng, the newly appointed Vice Chancellor of Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture (RICA). Courtesy

Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture appoints Dr. Momar Dieng as Vice Chancellor

Wednesday, August 05, 2026

Mayor of Rubavu District Prosper Murindwa addresses new returnees at the border.

Rubavu mayor urges returnees from DR Congo to shun regionalism, embrace unity

Wednesday, August 05, 2026

The biotechnology company said on Tuesday, August 4, that the first volunteers in Canada had received the vaccine, known as mRNA-1469

First human trial begins for Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine

Wednesday, August 05, 2026

Bertrand Bisimwa, the AFC-M23 rebellion’s deputy coordinator. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana

AFC/M23 slams Kinshasa’s ‘Genocost’ concept as political instrument

Wednesday, August 05, 2026

Workers process coated steel roofing sheets at the Safintra Rwanda factory in the Kigali Special Economic Zone. The manufacturing sector has been a key driver of Rwanda's industrial growth. Photo by Craish BAHIZI

June industrial output climbs 6.2% on manufacturing growth

Wednesday, August 05, 2026