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A pupil undergoes the e-Ndangamuntu registration process at a school in Remera, Kigali. The National Identification Agency designated special registration sites to serve schoolchildren during the holiday period. Photo by Kellya Keza.
Technology

NIDA takes digital ID registration to diaspora as nearly 9,000 enroll

Saturday, July 18, 2026
In 2007, a baby named Lamine Yamal (right) and his mom Sheila met Lionel Messi (left) at a UNICEF fundraising photoshoot. 19 years later, Yamal and Messi meet in the World Cup final. Photo credit: Joan Monfort.

Lamine Yamal: The baby Messi held 19 years ago is his World Cup final rival

Saturday, July 18, 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
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Featured

Friends of Amstel Experience returns to Kigali as Diamond Platnumz leads lineup

Saturday, July 18, 2026
Revellers enjoy a previous Spinny and Friends show in Kigali. This year's edition returns to Gahanga Cricket Stadium with a two-day lineup of music, DJs and a FIFA World Cup final screening. COURTESY.
Showbiz

Nine events to catch across Kigali this weekend

Friday, July 17, 2026
The city also hosted the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

What to know about Birmingham, home of Visit Rwanda's new partner Aston Villa

Friday, July 17, 2026
The New Times

Rwandan athletes in final preps for 2026 Commonwealth Games

Friday, July 17, 2026
Workers packaging fresh vegetables for export at Kigali Special Economic Zone. Rwanda's unemployment rate remained unchanged at 13.4 per cent in the second quarter of 2026. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Economy

Unemployment stood at 13.4% in May 

Friday, July 17, 2026
Slovenian referee Slavko Vinčić will take charge of Sunday's FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina. Courtesy

Slovenia's Slavko Vinčić appointed referee for FIFA World Cup final

Friday, July 17, 2026
The 2026 World Cup winners will be awarded World Cup rings.

World Cup 2026 winners to receive championship rings in a FIFA first

Friday, July 17, 2026
Rwandan coffee exporters showcase Rwandan coffee at the 2023 Specialty Coffee Expo, April 21-23 at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, USA. File
Business

Rwanda coffee heads to Villa Park as exporters eye global boost

Friday, July 17, 2026
Defending champions APR will face arch-rivals Patriots in one of the season's most anticipated fixtures on Friday, July 17. Courtesy
Basketball

Basketball: APR, Patriots square off in top-of-the-table showdown

Friday, July 17, 2026