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(L-R) Richard Niwenshuti, Chief Executive Officer of the Rwanda Cooperation Initiative (RCI), Judith Mbabazi, Deputy Ombudsman and Albert Nkiko, Commissioner at NEC. Courtesy

Senate approves recent Cabinet appointments

The Senate on Tuesday, April 14, approved three appointments made by the Cabinet meeting of April 2. The new officials are Richard Niwenshuti, Chief Executive Officer of the Rwanda Cooperation

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

A plenary sitting of the Chamber of Deputies during the presentation of a report by the Committee on Governance and Gender Equality. Courtesy.

Ministries given three months to act on Ombudsman findings

Members of Parliament have given the Ministry of Local Government (MINALOC) and the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MINICOM) three months to present measures to address persistent corruption risks and

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Frank Habineza, the spokesperson of the National Consultative Forum of Political Organisations (NFPO), speaks during the commemoration at the Rebero Genocide Memorial on Monday, April 13. Photos by Craish Bahizi

Our opposition politics is not confrontational, says Habineza

Opposition politics in Rwanda should not be about fighting or destroying what has been built over the past 32 years since the Genocide against the Tutsi, says Senator Frank Habineza of the

Monday, April 13, 2026

PM Nsengiyumva in CAR for Touadera's inauguration

Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva has arrived in Bangui, Central African Republic (CAR), to represent President Paul Kagame at the inauguration of President Faustin-Archange Touadéra. The

Monday, March 30, 2026

PL cadres from various levels across the country convened in Kigali on Sunday, 29 March. Photos by Michel Nkurunziza

PL party supports proposed 'family council' to help reduce divorce cases

National Electoral Commission staff during past elections. File

2026 local elections: Which district mayors are eligible to run again?

Under the draft Organic Law, district councillors would be elected through indirect elections, moving away from the current arrangement that allows direct voting. Craish Bahizi

What to know ahead of district mayoral elections

Some housing units to accommodate residents from high risk zones in Karongi. File

Imihigo shake-up puts impact ahead of targets

Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva (right) consults with Minister of Local Government Dominique Habimana during a consultative meeting in Gako, Bugesera District, on Monday, March 23. Data from the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR) on Imihigo performance rankings for the 2024/2025 fiscal year, show a decline in districts’ overall performance, with a drop of more than seven percentage points compared to 2021/2022. Courtesy

What explains recent drop in Imihigo performance scores?

President Paul Kagame addresses leaders during a consultative meeting of government leaders in Gako, Bugesera District on Monday, March 23. RBA

Kagame urges leaders to put citizens first, end recurring failures

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Bugesera: Survivors recall Pastor Uwinkindi’s atrocities as 150 Genocide victims are laid to rest

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Documentary highlights how football saved lives during the Genocide

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What to know as Kigali hosts Africa club volleyball championship

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Born out of rape, a woman's journey through pain, identity crisis and hope

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All Visit Rwanda partners into UEFA Champions League semis

PM Nsengiyumva consults with Minister of Local Government Dominique Habimana during a consultative meeting of central and local government officials on Monday, March 23, at Rwanda Military Academy, Gako, in Bugesera District. Courtesy

PM Nsengiyumva tips leaders on service delivery, problem-solving

Monday, March 23, 2026

The Secretary General of RPF-Inkotanyi, Amb Christophe Bazivamo addresses youth during the sixth congress of the RPF Youth League on Sunday, March 22, at the party headquarters in Rusororo. Dan Gatsinzi

RPF youth cadres challenged to use social media responsibly

Sunday, March 22, 2026

The Secretary General of RPF-Inkotanyi, Amb Christophe Bazivamo, and Consolee Uwimana pose for a photo with the newly elected leadership.

RPF Youth League elects new committee members

Sunday, March 22, 2026

First Lady Jeannette Kagame and RPF-Inkotanyi Secretary General Christophe Bazivamo and Consolee Uwimana pose for a photo with the newly elected leadership, on Saturday, March 21. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza

RPF Women’s League elects new leaders to drive party priorities

Saturday, March 21, 2026

Milleire Batamuriza, the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Gender and Family Promotion, addresses members of political party forum. Courtesy

Political parties, gender ministry exchange on ways end issues affecting the family

Friday, March 20, 2026

President Paul Kagame meets President Sassou-Nguesso of The Republic of Congo Kigali, 21 July21, 2023. Kagame congratulates Nguesso for for his election win. Photo by Village Urugwiro

Kagame congratulates Congo's Sassou-Nguesso on election win

Thursday, March 19, 2026

The Lower Chamber of Parliament approved the relevance of a draft organic law governing elections on Thursday, March 19. Courtesy

What to know as govt table new election bill

Thursday, March 19, 2026

The newly elected NFPO Spokesperson Senator Frank Habineza of the Democratic Green Party of Rwanda, and Deputy Spokesperson Eugenie Neema Ingabire of the Union Démocratique du Peuple Rwandais (UDPR).

Senator Habineza elected as political parties spokesperson

Thursday, March 19, 2026

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