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A lab expert works at Kacyiru Hospital. Genomics is the study of an organism's complete set of DNA, including all of its genes and their interactions with each other and the environment. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
Health

Genomics could help Rwanda tackle cancer, NCD burden: experts

Monday, October 27, 2025
An instructor engages with participants during a hands-on session at a Go Solar training course at ACES. Photo by Mireille Isimbi- Clean Cooling Network.
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ACES, Clean Cooling Network’s ‘Train the Trainer' programme secures accreditation

Monday, October 27, 2025
President Paul Kagame and Senior Government officials pose for a group photo with the newly sworn-in senators at the event.
Politics

Who are the new faces in the Senate?

Friday, October 24, 2025
Delegates follow a panel discussion as University of Rwanda (UR) hosted the 2025 International Association of Universities (IAU) conference on Wednesday, October 22. Photos by Craish Bahizi
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UR hosts global varsity conference on building trust in higher education

Thursday, October 23, 2025
A farmer showcases cassava produce in her farm in Ruhango. Courtesy
Agriculture

Regulatory body clears biotech crop trials on farmers’ fields

Thursday, October 23, 2025
Visitors celebrate at the top of Bisoke mount in Volcanoes National Park. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Environment

Bisoke Volcano, Lake Kivu sites lead Rwanda’s geopark drive

Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Didas Kayihura Muganga, UR Vice-Chancellor speaks at the meeting in Kigali. Courtesy
Education

University of Rwanda in new drive to train biotech scientists

Tuesday, October 21, 2025
A total of 9,526 students graduated from the University of Rwanda during the 11th Graduation Ceremony on Friday, October 17. Photos by Kellya Keza.
Education

PHOTOS: Inside University of Rwanda's 2025 graduation ceremony

Sunday, October 19, 2025
Illustration of a nuclear power plant. Rwanda plans to have its first nuclear reactor by the early 2030s.

What Russia taught me about Rwanda’s nuclear ambitions

Friday, October 17, 2025
Banana farmer Evariste Mutibagirana harvests bananas from his farm in Karenge Sector, Rwamagana District. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Agriculture

Biotech research offers new hope for Rwanda’s banana farmers

Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Prof. Simon Gicharu (right) hands over the Mace, one of the instruments of authority, to Prof. Egara Kabaji. Looking on is Dr Innocent Mugisha (left) Chairman , University Governing Body.
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Prof Egara Kabaji inaugurated as Chancellor of Mount Kigali University

Sunday, October 12, 2025
The African Olympiad Academy (AOA) students pose for a group photo as the academy officially opened its doors for the 2025–2026 academic year. Courtesy
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Africa’s first Olympiad-focused STEM school launched with bold mission

Friday, October 10, 2025