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A presidential order has set out the electoral colleges that will elect local leaders across Rwanda. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Rwanda

New presidential order sets out who votes in local govt. elections

Monday, August 10, 2026
Following the resignation of former MP Venuste Icyitegetse, NEC has opened applications for candidates seeking to fill the parliamentary seat for representing the youth. File
Elections

NEC opens applications to fill youth MP seat

Wednesday, August 05, 2026
Local government elections will be held from October 10 to December 15. File
Elections

Local government elections schedule released

Sunday, August 02, 2026
NESA has released the official academic calendar for the 202627 school year, with the first term set to begin on September 7. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Education

Academic calendar: Schools to reopen on September 7

Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Craft workers produce handmade goods at a community workshop. The Canvas Home Small Grants programme supports artisan groups seeking to expand production and improve market access. PHOTO-COURTESY OF Christian Mbanza
Education

Seven scholarships, grants and fellowships for Rwandans

Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Uganda’s former Minister of Foreign Affairs Olara Otunnu
International

Uganda nominates former foreign minister for UN Secretary-General post

Sunday, July 26, 2026
Macky Sall speaks at the UN Headquarters in New York during the debate among the candidates vying for the position of Secretary-General on Thursday, July 23.
Rwanda

Macky Sall pledges to restore trust in UN if elected as Secretary-General

Friday, July 24, 2026
Graduates celebrate their achievements during ceremony in BK Arena on May 9, 2024. File
Career

Why top grades no longer guarantee jobs

Wednesday, July 22, 2026
This six-month fellowship is aimed at final-year PhD candidates and recent PhD graduates from Sub-Saharan Africa. The placement runs from January 2027 at World Bank headquarters in Washington, D.C
Education

Seven scholarships, fellowships and grants open to Rwandans this August

Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The New Times
Politics

A closer look at local government structure ahead of 2026 elections

Sunday, July 19, 2026
President Paul Kagame addresses the RPF-Inkotanyi Bureau Politique meeting in Kigali, on Friday, July 17, 2026. Kagame said Rwanda will continue speaking out about its regional security threats, particularly the presence of the FDLR genocidal militia. PHOTO: VILLAGE URUGWIRO
Security

Kagame vows to keep speaking out on FDLR threat: ‘I will only shut up when I’m dead’

Saturday, July 18, 2026
The government plans to invest Rwf24.8 billion by 2029 to improve access to education for children with disabilities
Education

Rwf24bn plan to boost access to education for children with disabilities

Wednesday, July 15, 2026