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African Heads of State gather for a group photo during the 39th Ordinary Session of the African Union Assembly in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on February 13. Courtesy.
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Africa must be at global decision-making table – Officials at AU summit
Heads of State during of the 48th Ordinary Session of the African Union Executive Council in Ethiopia on Friday, February 13. Courtesy
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AU Summit: What’s on the agenda as African leaders meet in Addis Ababa?
 
The Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Olivier Nduhungirehe and Rwandan delegates during AU Summit in Ethiopia.
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Nduhungirehe in Addis Ababa ahead of AU summit
Rwanda Governance Board (RGB) chief executive Doris Picard Uwicyeza speaks during Umushyikirano on February 6. Courtesy
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RGB boss concerned over ‘declining citizen participation’
 
A view of Nasho solar-powered irrigation scheme in Kirehe District. According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources, more than 74,000 hectares of land are currently irrigated, against a target of over 132,000 hectares by 2029. File
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How Umushyikirano drives accountability and delivers impact
Residents of Gisagara follow Umushyikirano on Thursday, February 5. Courtesy
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Umushyikirano: Rwandans weigh in on progress, what needs to change
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Kagame, Macron talk Great Lakes Region security
 
President Paul Kagame addresses delegates during the opening of the 20th edition of the National Dialogue Council on Thursday, February 5. PHOTOS BY OLIVIER MUGWIZA
Kagame: Leaders must be held accountable for delayed projects
Thursday, February 05, 2026
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Diaspora reflect on Umushyikirano’s 20-year legacy
Thursday, February 05, 2026
Former Sharita Island resident Antoine Mukeshimana feeds his cow, which he received through the Girinka Programme, at Rweru Model Village in Bugesera District. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
10 key initiatives born out of Umushyikirano over two decades
Thursday, February 05, 2026
Togo’s President Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé arrives at Kigali International Airport on Thursday, January 29. Courtesy
Togo president visits Rwanda
Friday, January 30, 2026
Brigadier General Godfrey Gasana was on Saturday, January 24. appointed as Presidential Pilot and Advisor to the Minister of Defence and the Chief of Defence Staff on Air Force matters
Kagame appoints Brig Gen Gasana as presidential pilot, advisor on Air Force matters
Sunday, January 25, 2026
A dialogue forum was organised by the National Consultative Forum of Political Organizations (NFPO) and the Pan-Africanism Movement–Rwanda Chapter on January 23.
Pan-Africanists question youth preference for Western lifestyles
Saturday, January 24, 2026
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Kagame congratulates Museveni on re-election
Monday, January 19, 2026
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Museveni declared winner of Uganda elections
Saturday, January 17, 2026
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