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Ben Niyonshuti won the youth MP by-election held on Wednesday, September 2.
Rwanda

27-year-old wins youth MP by-election: provisional results

Thursday, September 03, 2026
A view of one of the newly constructed residential areas in Zindiro in Bumbogo Sector in Gasabo District. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Rwanda

New land reference prices await Cabinet approval

Thursday, September 03, 2026
Canal+ Rwanda officials during a press conference in which they launched the campaign, dubbed “BIEN QUE DU SPORT – BIRENZE KUBA IMIKINO”. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured

CANAL+ Rwanda packs September with sports, entertainment from Rwf6,000

Thursday, September 03, 2026
President Kagame meets with James Swan, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General and Head of MONUSCO, and Huang Xia, Special Envoy of the UN Secretary-General for the Great Lakes Region.
Africa

Kagame discusses DR Congo crisis with new head of MONUSCO

Wednesday, September 02, 2026
A total of 7,188 learners are re-sitting for the examinations after investigations confirmed widespread examination malpractice. Courtesy
Education

Over 7,000 learners get second chance as national exam retakes begin

Wednesday, September 02, 2026
Rwanda Defence Force medical personel treat a patient in Tanzania. The week-long activities ran from August 26 to September 1. COURTESY
Rwanda

EAC armed forces conclude civil-military activities in Tanzania

Wednesday, September 02, 2026
President Paul Kagame addresses a meeting of the RDB Board of Directors in Kigali on Wednesday, September 2. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Rwanda

Kagame stresses delivery, accountability at RDB board meeting

Wednesday, September 02, 2026
Chinese President Xi Jinping delivers an important speech during the "Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Plus" meeting in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Sept. 1, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhai Jianlan)
International

Xi calls on SCO to work toward more just, equitable global governance

Wednesday, September 02, 2026
RSSB Chief Executive Regis Rugemanshuro addresses journalists in Kigali. File
Rwanda

Key numbers behind RSSB’s acquisition of Inyange, Ruliba and BKGI

Wednesday, September 02, 2026
MONUSCO boss James Swan meets with Minister of Foreign Affairs Olivier Nduhungirehe in Kigali on Tuesday, September 1. Courtesy
Rwanda

Nduhungirehe discusses DR Congo crisis with MONUSCO chief

Wednesday, September 02, 2026
Graduates of the 2026 Summer Academy cohort pose for a group photo at the closing ceremony after the successful completion of their intensive six-week training program on August 6. Courtesy
Rwanda

AKIISA equips new generation of young leaders with life-changing skills

Wednesday, September 02, 2026
Minister of Health Dr Sabin Nsanzimana and China's Ambassador to Rwanda, Gao Wenqi, during the handover of the newly expanded Masaka Hospital in Kicukiro District. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

30 Rwandan medical students get scholarships to study in China

Wednesday, September 02, 2026