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People use a public washroom at Nyirangarama. Rwanda will join the world to marks World Toilet Day on November 19.
Rwanda

What will it take to have communal toilets in Kigali's public buildings? 

Wednesday, November 19, 2025
The centre is a controlled testing unit that simulates real environmental conditions such as temperature and humidity.
Featured

Impact of Kigali-based ACES’ testing chamber on cooling technology in Africa

Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Miners on duty inside a tunnel in Rulindo District. Over 90 per cent of miners are still unaware of their legal rights, leaving many vulnerable to unsafe working environments. Craish Bahizi
Economy

What is needed to make mining safe for workers

Sunday, November 16, 2025
Mayor of Bugesera District, Richard Mutabazi, and security officers during a crackdown on illegal production of alcoholic drinks where they destroyed more than 74,000 litres in one day. Courtesy

Over 70,000 litres of illicit brew destroyed in Bugesera

Sunday, November 16, 2025
Burundian troops remain in DR Congo, where they were first deployed with the East African Community Regional Force (EACRF) in November 2022. Courtesy
Africa

How Burundian troops in South Kivu sparked a distinct humanitarian crisis amid DR Congo’s wider war

Saturday, November 15, 2025
Apple fruits imported from South Africa. Rwanda has lifted a nearly eight-year ban on the importation of agricultural and animal products from South Africa. Courtesy
Agriculture

Rwanda lifts eight-year ban on South African agric products

Friday, November 14, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Kigali has officially resumed full operations following the end of the American federal government shutdown, which lasted 43 days. Courtesy
International

US Embassy Kigali resumes full operations after 40-day shutdown

Friday, November 14, 2025
Kenyan youths, popularly known as Gen-Z, demonstrate against the Finance Bill 2024 on Kimathi Street, Nairobi on June 20 2024. Internet

A generation awakened, redefining civic responsibility

Friday, November 14, 2025
Members of the Society of Medical Imaging and Radiation in Rwanda (SMIR) conduct ultrasound scans. Courtesy
Health

World Radiography Day: Rwanda’s imaging experts advance early diagnosis

Thursday, November 13, 2025
Residents destroy illicit beverages produced by Agahebuzo Drinks Processing Ltd in Nsinda Cell, Rwamagana District. Courtesy.
Health

Deadly cocktails: Inside Rwanda’s crackdown on toxic homemade brews

Thursday, November 13, 2025
Some clients enjoyind drinks at Kisimenti

Alcohol, the curse we pass down unknowingly

Wednesday, November 12, 2025
A group of Kigali residents hikes a mountain in Rulindo District. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Health

Why hiking is becoming a thing in Rwanda

Friday, November 07, 2025