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Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, addresses a gathering marking the CPC's 105th founding anniversary at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on July 1, 2026. (Xinhua/Yao Dawei)
Politics

Xi hails CPC's 105-year "epic," urges building modern socialist China

Friday, July 03, 2026
Students read books in a library at Groupe scolaire Munini in Nyaruguru District. The school was constructed to accommodate students from families that were relocated to Munini Model village from high risk zones.

Building on Rwanda's efforts to reduce school dropout

Friday, July 03, 2026
Kigali Convention Centre at Kimihurura. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

The "single story" of Rwanda's rise

Thursday, July 02, 2026
Visitors and Genocide survivors pose for a group photo during the event.
Featured

New partnership brings comfort, dignity to elderly Genocide survivors

Thursday, July 02, 2026
Airtel Rwanda and Airtel Money Rwanda management and staff lay wreaths in honour of victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi at Nyanza Genocide Memorial, where more than 31,000 victims are laid to rest.
Kwibuka

Airtel donates cows to help Genocide survivors rebuild livelihoods in Nyanza

Sunday, June 28, 2026
Minister of Health Dr Sabin Nsanzimana speaks during the event at Kigali Convention Centre. Photos by Kellya Keza
Health

Keeping girls in school key to curbing teenage pregnancy, says health minister

Friday, June 26, 2026
Z listens intently as the trial judges find him guilty of genocide and extermination, ICTR, 18 December 2008. courtesy of UNICTR
Crime

Protais Zigiranyirazo: The rise and fall of ‘Monsieur Z’ - a cautionary tale of greed and power

Friday, June 26, 2026
The bridge was delivered through a partnership involving Dar, alongside other global alliance partners TYLin and Introba under the Sidara Company, in collaboration with FIKA Rwanda -- formerly known as Bridges to Prosperity.
Featured

Suspension bridge transforms life in Gasabo as Dar, FIKA Rwanda connect communities

Friday, June 26, 2026
The Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies, Gertrude Kazarwa, and Deputy speakers Musa Fazil Harerimana and Beline Uwineza. Courtesy
Economy

MPs approve Rwf7.8tn budget, redirect Rwf400bn to priority sectors

Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Doctor Jean de Dieu Nsanzimana is a Rwandan general surgeon undergoing specialised training in Israel. Courtesy
Health

Meet Rwandan surgeon preparing to bring specialised heart care home

Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Rwanda Defence Force officers donate cows to residents of Kirehe District as part of the 2026 Defence and Security Citizen Outreach Programme. According to officials, more than 900 vulnerable families in Eastern Province are set to benefit from livestock donations. Courtesy
Rwanda

Defence outreach: Kirehe residents welcome livestock donations

Monday, June 22, 2026
Girls receive sanitary pads donated by Jeannette Kawera and Brian Natete as part of their initiative to support girls from underprivileged families in accessing menstrual hygiene products in Gisagara District. Courtes

A dignified period should be part of every girl’s school day

Friday, June 19, 2026