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Minister of Foreign Affairs Olivier Nduhungirehe delivers his remarks during the ceremony.
Culture

Umuganura a symbol of national unity, says Nduhungirehe

Saturday, August 08, 2026
Graduates recognised for academic excellence pose for a photo with university officials during the graduation ceremony on August 7, 2026. Photo by Craish Bahizi.
Featured

Mount Kenya University Rwanda graduates final 1,480 as it transitions to Mount Kigali University

Friday, August 07, 2026
Participants pose for a group photo during a dissemination workshop held in Kigali on Thursday, August 6. Courtesy
Rwanda

Disability rights groups seek action on UN recommendations

Friday, August 07, 2026
Workers destroy illicit alcoholic beverages seized following the government's decision to shut down several companies producing illegal and substandard alcoholic drinks. Courtesy photo.
Editorial

The fight against illicit alcohol belongs to us all

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
Culture

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
Agriculture

Agric minister explains plan to fast-track food innovation drive

Thursday, August 06, 2026
Mayor of Rubavu District Prosper Murindwa addresses new returnees at the border.
Rwanda

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

Wednesday, August 05, 2026
Inside BNG factory's store in Gasabo District. Authorities seized products worth more than Rwf2.6 billion and imposed fines of nearly Rwf360 million countrywide. Courtesy

Alcohol crackdown: When protecting citizens comes with a bill for investors

Wednesday, August 05, 2026
Former Ethiopian President and African Women Leaders Network (AWLN) Elder Sahle-Work Zewde, delivers her remarks during the launch of the initiative in Kigali. Photos by Kellya Keza
Women

New academy launched in Kigali to train Africa’s women leaders

Monday, August 03, 2026
Nearly three decades later, Evariste Karangwa is widely regarded as one of the country's leading pioneers of inclusive and special needs education. PHOTOS BY KELLYA KEZA 
Society

Meet Evariste Karangwa, the educationist who devoted his life to special needs education

Monday, August 03, 2026
John Kalisa was recently recognised with a Lifetime Community Service Award in Massachusetts.
People

How life abroad deepened one man's bond with Rwanda

Monday, August 03, 2026
INGUFU GIN LTD is among eight facilities manufacturing alcoholic beverages that were closed The Rwanda Food and Drugs Authority (Rwanda FDA) on Sunday, July 2. Courtesy
Editorial

Public safety must come before profits

Monday, August 03, 2026