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Politics

A closer look at local government structure ahead of 2026 elections

Sunday, July 19, 2026
A report by US-based Institute of International Finance (IIF) placed Rwanda among best-performing emerging economies in sovereign investor relations and debt transparency. FILE
Economy

Why Rwanda's investor relations, debt transparency matter

Saturday, July 18, 2026
Police VC middle blocker Placide Sibomana (L) has been appointed as the team's physical trainer; Kirehe VC outside hitter Munyinya Mugisha (R) has earned his maiden senior national team call-up
Volleyball

Volleyball: Youngster Mugisha earns first senior international call-up

Saturday, July 18, 2026
In 2007, a baby named Lamine Yamal (right) and his mom Sheila met Lionel Messi (left) at a UNICEF fundraising photoshoot. 19 years later, Yamal and Messi meet in the World Cup final. Photo credit: Joan Monfort.

Lamine Yamal: The baby Messi held 19 years ago is his World Cup final rival

Saturday, July 18, 2026
Workers packaging fresh vegetables for export at Kigali Special Economic Zone. Rwanda's unemployment rate remained unchanged at 13.4 per cent in the second quarter of 2026. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Economy

Unemployment stood at 13.4% in May 

Friday, July 17, 2026
Slovenian referee Slavko Vinčić will take charge of Sunday's FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina. Courtesy

Slovenia's Slavko Vinčić appointed referee for FIFA World Cup final

Friday, July 17, 2026
Rwandan coffee exporters showcase Rwandan coffee at the 2023 Specialty Coffee Expo, April 21-23 at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, USA. File
Business

Rwanda coffee heads to Villa Park as exporters eye global boost

Friday, July 17, 2026
The Chairperson of the National Electoral Commission, Oda Gasinzigwa, speaks to journalists during the conference. File
Politics

What to know as Rwanda prepares for local govt elections

Thursday, July 16, 2026
Moise Nkundabarashi, President of the Rwanda Bar Association.
Economy

Lawyers, bar association among big winners in RNIT’s savings drive

Thursday, July 16, 2026
The City of Kigali and Rotary Club officials pose for a group photo during the launch of the Kigali Cancer Walk 2026 on July 15.
Health

City of Kigali, Rotary launch $5m drive for SPECT cancer scanner

Thursday, July 16, 2026
Francesco Calvo, Aston Villa's President of Business Operations, and Janet Karemera, Chief Executive Officer of the Rwanda Convention Bureau, officially unveil the Visit Rwanda–Aston Villa partnership in England
Tourism

Why Rwanda chose Aston Villa to spearhead its UK tourism push

Thursday, July 16, 2026
Global cancer cases could reach nearly 35 million a year by 2050.Courtesy
Health

Cancer cases could reach 35 million a year by 2050, WHO says

Wednesday, July 15, 2026