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Former education minister and physicist Romain Murenzi has been elected a Fellow of the American Physical Society (APS)
Education

Ex-minister Romain Murenzi earns top US science honour

Sunday, October 11, 2026
The launch of the Africa Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA) is a welcome step towards strengthening the continent’s voice in how its economies are assessed. Courtesy
Economy

Investor confidence key to success of Africa’s new credit rating agency, experts say

Saturday, October 10, 2026
(L-R) Rwanda’s High Commissioner to Kenya Ernest Rwamucyo, Teta Gisa Rwigema, the Director General responsible for Africa at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation,  Josphat Maikara, Director-General for Political and Diplomatic Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, Kenya’s High Commissioner to Rwanda, Janet Mwawasi Oben, pose for a photo at the 10th Kenya-Rwanda Joint Permanent Commission for Cooperation (JPCC) in Nairobi, on Monday, October 5. Courtesy
Business

Rwanda, Kenya eye greater two-way trade, investment

Monday, October 05, 2026
The initiative, dubbed the Pink Ribbon Project, was launched on Thursday, October 1, in Kicukiro District. Courtesy
Health

New initiative offers free cancer screening to 400 Rwandans

Friday, October 02, 2026
Visitors during a guided tour of a coffee plantation in Kirehe District. File
Agriculture

Coffee day: A look at Rwanda’s evolving coffee farming

Thursday, October 01, 2026
Chevening Scholarships support emerging leaders from around the world to pursue a one-year master's degree in the United Kingdom. Courtesy
Education

Rwandans can apply for these scholarships, fellowships before 2026 ends

Monday, September 28, 2026
Maurice Niyigena, founder of Matheo Studio and Matheo Creative Hub, says Rwanda’s growing creative industry offers young creatives new opportunities, especially online. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana.
Fashion

[VIDEO] From Musanze to London: Inside Maurice Niyigena’s fashion journey

Monday, September 28, 2026
Nduhungirehe speaks to the UN as Rwanda took over the chaimanship of the G77 and China.
International

Rwanda to lead largest UN coalition of developing countries

Saturday, September 26, 2026
Some of the 250 coffee delegates from Africa, Europe, Asia, North America, Latin America and beyond have taken part in hands-on field visits to coffee-growing communities in Rwanda. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured

‘Build Together’: Rwandan women coffee farmers connect with global delegates

Friday, September 25, 2026
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva speaking at an event dubbed the ‘Reviving the Friends of Kigali Amendment Event. Courtesy
Rwanda

PM Nsengiyumva urges speedy implementation of Kigali Amendment

Thursday, September 24, 2026
UN Secretary-General António Guterres.
Editorial

UN needs a total overhaul, not just reforming Council

Thursday, September 24, 2026
Some of the 30 houses that were destroyed by heavy rain and strong winds in Nyagatare District on Monday, September 21
Environment

Nyagatare: Heavy rains leave dozens of families homeless

Tuesday, September 22, 2026