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FERWAFA president Fabrice Shema.
Crime

FERWAFA boss’ appeal delayed as parties work on undisclosed agreement

Thursday, September 17, 2026
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Handball

Rwanda hold Libya at African Youth Championship

Thursday, September 17, 2026
President Paul Kagame received his Beninese counterpart Romuald Wadagni at Village Urugwiro on Wednesday, September 16. Photo by Village Urugwiro
International

How Rwanda–Benin relations have evolved over the years

Thursday, September 17, 2026
RSSB Tigers added some new signings ahead of their debut appearance at the FIBA Intercontinental Cup in Beijing, China. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Basketball

FIBA Intercontinental Cup: Inside RSSB Tigers squad heading to Beijing

Thursday, September 17, 2026
Rwandan residents spent more than Rwf290 billon on travel abroad in the first six months of 2026, according to NISR.
Rwanda

Rwandans spent over Rwf290bn on travel abroad in six months

Thursday, September 17, 2026
Rwandan dancer BoBo Elvis performing live at Fusion Concept Festival in Paris, France, over the weekend. COURTESY
Music

New initiative seeks to connect East African dancers to global freestyle scene

Thursday, September 17, 2026
Rwanda beat Botswana by six wickets on Wednesday, September 16, at Gahanga Cricket Stadium. Courtesy
Cricket

Rwanda bounce back as Uganda maintain winning run

Thursday, September 17, 2026
Rwanda National Police officers inspect vehicle emissions in Kigali. The government plans to more than triple the country’s air quality monitoring network by the end of 2026. PHOTO/COURTESY
Environment

Inside plan to expand air quality monitoring nationwide

Thursday, September 17, 2026
Ecole Rwandaise Intwali Kigali was built by Rwanda’s Muslim community in 1955 and opened in 1957 despite colonial opposition. After visiting the school, King Mutara III Rudahigwa praised the community’s courage and called them “Intwali,” meaning “Heroes.” The school later adopted the name in his honour and was returned to the Muslim community in 1997.

Gahuriro: The father of science and the longest-lived Rwandan in history

Thursday, September 17, 2026
Land and forest restoration projects are among 29 projects seeking climate finance through Rwanda's carbon market. COURTESY/PHOTO
Environment

Carbon credits generate $1.5m as Govt registers 29 projects

Thursday, September 17, 2026
Health leaders, regulators and experts gather in Kigali for the Africa Patient Safety Summit, 16–17 September 2026.
Health

African regulators push for harmonised systems to monitor medicine safety

Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Ouidah, a Beninese historical city that is one of the country's tourist attractions. It boasts sites such as the Portuguese Fort and the Auction Square.
Tourism

Benin at a glance as President Wadagni visits Rwanda

Wednesday, September 16, 2026