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From left: Rwanda’s foreign minister Olivier Nduhungirehe, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and DR Congo's foreign minister Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner during the signing of the Rwanda–DR Congo Peace Agreement on June 27, 2025. Courtesy.

When diplomacy demands insecurity: Rethinking sovereignty, self-defence and collective security in the 21st Century

Thursday, August 06, 2026
Inside BNG factory's store in Gasabo District. Authorities seized products worth more than Rwf2.6 billion and imposed fines of nearly Rwf360 million countrywide. Courtesy

Alcohol crackdown: When protecting citizens comes with a bill for investors

Wednesday, August 05, 2026
A view of Bugesera Industrial Zone that is under development. File
Infrastructure

Govt steps up drive to improve industrial parks

Tuesday, August 04, 2026
Member of Parliament Germaine Mukabalisa (L) embraces former Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies and Senator Donatille Mukabalisa after presenting her with a medal during a past event. Senator Mukabalisa passed away on Thursday, July 30. Courtesy photo.

A tribute to my mentor, leader and patriot Senator Donatille Mukabalisa

Monday, August 03, 2026
A bank teller attends to a client at BK main branch. The parliamentary committee noted that remittances from Rwandans abroad increased from $200 million in 2020 to $669.8 million in 2025. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

Parliament flags seven gaps in labour mobility policy

Monday, August 03, 2026
Minister of Local Government Dominique Habimana during a guided tour of Iwawa Rehabilitation Centre
Rwanda

Minister Habimana urges Iwawa rehab trainees to shun illicit brews

Sunday, August 02, 2026
Ministers, chiefs of security organs and local government officials meet in Kigali on Wednesday, July 29. The meeting aimed at discussing on the need to strengthen efforts to tackle alcohol abuse among young people. Courtesy
Health

Govt renews efforts to tackle alcohol abuse among youth

Wednesday, July 29, 2026
President Paul Kagame met with the 16th cohort of the Itorero Indangamirwa at the Rwanda Defence Force Combat Training Centre (CTC) in Gabiro, Gatsibo District on Tuesday, July 28. Courtesy
Rwanda

Kagame meets with Itorero Indangamirwa participants

Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Football enthusiasts watch the World Cup final at Zaria Court. Photo by Kellya Keza
Rwanda

What Kigali needs to unlock its full nightlife and entertainment potential

Friday, July 24, 2026
Some electric vehicles at a charging station at Kacyiru in Kigali. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

Rwanda has built an EV market. Now it must build an EV ecosystem

Monday, July 20, 2026
A Rwanda Energy Group electrician checks on a power metre in the community. File.
Energy

Rising electricity demand putting pressure on national grid - experts

Sunday, July 19, 2026
Bank tellers attend to customers at I&M Bank Rwanda headquarters in Kigali. Photo by Craish BAHIZI.
Technology

Users call for clearer guidance as eKash rollout faces transfer challenges

Friday, July 17, 2026