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Emmanuel Ntarindwa, 51, was sentenced to 15 years in prison in January after the Busasamana Primary Court found him guilty of genocide-related crimes in Nyanza District. Courtesy
Rwanda

Survivors’ tips help unmask long-hidden genocide perpetrators

Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Pig farmers during a guided tour at  Muyumbu pig breeding farm in Rwamagana district on May 11, 2021. File
Agriculture

Ban on pig trading as African swine fever hits Bugesera, Rusizi

Wednesday, April 15, 2026
An electrician works on an electricity supply project in Gicumbi District. With the new financing bill, 200,000 households are expected to gain access to electricity and expand the use of clean cooking energy.
Rwanda

200,000 households to get electricity under new financing

Tuesday, April 14, 2026
The Rwanda Investigation Bureau has announced the arrest of Daniel Ndamyimana, the Executive Secretary of Bugarama Sector in Rusizi District. Courtesy.
Crime

Rusizi: Sector official arrested over Genocide denial

Tuesday, April 14, 2026
President Paul Kagame, the Commander-in-Chief of the Rwanda Defence Force, inspects the military parade at Amahoro Stadium during the presidential inauguration ceremony on August 11, 2024. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Education

National Defence University takes shape with President as Chancellor

Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Brig Gen (Rtd) Fred Muziraguharara, who previously served as Chief Executive Officer of Horizon Group Ltd, is among five convicts granted pardon. File
Rwanda

Retired Brig Gen Muziraguharara among five granted pardon

Tuesday, April 14, 2026
A lightning strike killed one person and injured 26 others on April 13, in Gashanda Sector, Ngoma District. Courtesy
Environment

Ngoma: Lightning strike kills one, injures 26

Tuesday, April 14, 2026
The Strait of Hormuz is a waterway between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman.
International

Some tankers exit Strait of Hormuz amid US blockade

Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Negotiators of the AFC/M23 movement and the DR Congo government are expected to meet in Geneva, Switzerland on Tuesday, April 14. Courtesy
Africa

What hope do peace talks in Geneva offer for DR Congo?

Tuesday, April 14, 2026
According to RIB Spokesperson Thierry Murangira, a total of 47 cases were recorded during this year’s Kwibuka week, down from 76 cases reported in the same period in 2025. Courtesy
Crime

Genocide ideology cases drop during Kwibuka week

Tuesday, April 14, 2026
The Chamber of Deputies approved two financing packages provided by the International Development Association and Standard Chartered Bank to drive job creation. Photo courtesy of the Parliament of Rwanda.
Economy

Lower House approves Rwf500bn financing to drive job creation

Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Officials said nearly all residents of the City of Kigali have registered for the Single Digital ID, which will be issued in June 2027. File
Technology

What to know as 98% of Kigalians register for Digital ID

Tuesday, April 14, 2026