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Ahmed delivers a presentation on hydrocarbon potential of Lake Kivu Basin on Wednesday, December 3 during this year's Rwanda Mining Week event at Kigali Convention Centre. Courtesy.
Energy

Oil, gas expert talks Lake Kivu's petroleum potential

Friday, December 05, 2025
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Featured

BPR Bank Rwanda Plc Wins “Bank of the Year – Rwanda” 2025

Friday, December 05, 2025
President Paul Kagame and his Congolese counterpart Felix Tshisekedi signed the Washington Accords on Thursday, December 4, witnessed by US President Donald Trump. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Africa

Full text of Washington Accords signed by Kagame, Tshisekedi

Friday, December 05, 2025
Foreign affairs minister Olivier Nduhungirehe and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio pose for a photo after signing a bilateral economic agreement between Rwanda and the US.
Economy

Rwanda signs economic agreements with US, DR Congo

Friday, December 05, 2025
Two women proudly wear the message: ‘Together, we rise to end violence against women and girls,’ standing strong for change and hope.
Crime

Unmasking the silent pain of gender-based violence

Friday, December 05, 2025
Teens receive guidance on HIV prevention during a community awareness campaign in Gasabo District in December 2024. Despite Rwanda’s significant progress in managing the epidemic, health experts warn that HIV infections among young people continue to rise, a trend they describe as a serious concern requiring sustained attention. File
Health

Why HIV infections among young people remain alarmingly high

Friday, December 05, 2025
Juvénal Habyarimana, former President of Rwanda.

Long, hard road travelled in this land

Friday, December 05, 2025
Approved by the Senate on December 4, Jules Marius Ntete (left) and Didace Nshimiyimana (right) were appointed by the Cabinet on November 28 to serve as judges at the Court of Appeal. Courtesy
Law

Senate approves new Court of Appeal judges

Thursday, December 04, 2025
Kicukiro Primary Court has begun hearings in a case involving five suspects accused of leaking and circulating a sex tape. The first session on December 4 featured two suspects: Patrick Ishimwe (Pazzo Man) and John Kalisa (Kjohn). File
Crime

Yampano video leak suspects seek bail

Thursday, December 04, 2025
The celebration of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, held in Nyabihu District on Wednesday, December 3. Photo by Germain Nsanzimana
Health

Disability advocates demand retrofitting old buildings for accessibility

Thursday, December 04, 2025
Geologists working inside a mineral exploration tunnel in the Southern Province. Rwanda has high-grade lithium deposits, identified primarily through a joint venture between Aterian Plc and Rio Tinto. Courtesy
Economy

Experts weigh in on how Rwanda can tap into lithium reserves

Thursday, December 04, 2025
Kagame and Tshisekedi are set to sign the Washington accords today.
Africa

All eyes on Washington as Kagame, Tshisekedi close in on Trump-backed deal

Thursday, December 04, 2025