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A section of Rusororo Cemetery in Gasabo District. The Cemetery was established in 2011 was initially projected to meet Kigali’s burial needs until about 2029. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Rwanda

As Rusororo cemetery fills up, what lies ahead?

Tuesday, February 17, 2026
President Paul Kagame meets with Adam Silver, Commissioner of the National Basketball Association (NBA), and Mark Tatum, Deputy Commissioner of the league on Monday, February 16.Photo by Village Urugwiro
Basketball

Kagame, NBA boss hold talks

Monday, February 16, 2026
The AFCM23 movement has said it does not recognize the ceasefire proposed by Angolan President João Lourenço despite the Congolese government’s formal acceptance of the initiative.
Africa

AFC/M23 'does not recognise' Luanda-initiated ceasefire

Monday, February 16, 2026
Minister of Youth and Arts Abdallah Utumatwishima addresses participants during the graduation ceremony of the third cohort of ArtRwanda-Ubuhanzi Xperience at the Kigali Cultural Village on Friday, February 13. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

National arts policy expected in May, says minister

Friday, February 13, 2026
Actress Rosine Bazongere during her walk of 160 kilometres from Kigali to Nyagatare, for raising awareness and mobilising support for girls who cannot afford essential menstrual hygiene products. Photo
Women

VIDEO & PHOTOS: Actress Bazongere walks 160 kilometers to raise awareness about menstrual health

Friday, February 13, 2026
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Basketball

NFL star Rugamba drives push to introduce ‘flag football’ in Rwanda

Thursday, February 12, 2026
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva virtually participates in the 43rd session of the Heads of State and Government Orientation Committee of the African Union Development Agency–New Partnership for Africa’s Development (AUDA-NEPAD) on Tuesday, February 10. Courtesy
Rwanda

Africa must drive its own dev't agenda, says PM Nsengiyumva

Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Officials pose for a photo during the launch of the parternship in Kigali on Monday, February 9. Photo by Kellya Keza
Environment

Japan backs Rwanda’s emergency response efforts with $1.3m project

Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Jacques Mbalirende, a prostate cancer survivor posing for a photo after the interview in Kigali on February 6. PHOTOS BY CRAISH BAHIZI
Health

Early screening saved my life: Prostate cancer survivor, 77, urges men to test early

Saturday, February 07, 2026
Students consult one another during a hackathon competition in Kigali. PHOTO BY CRAISH BAHIZI

The AI skills gap: Your make-or-break moment

Friday, February 06, 2026
Former Sharita Island resident Antoine Mukeshimana feeds his cow, which he received through the Girinka Programme, at Rweru Model Village in Bugesera District. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Politics

10 key initiatives born out of Umushyikirano over two decades

Thursday, February 05, 2026
Rwanda has added brachytherapy to its cancer treatment services. Internet
Health

Cancer: Rwanda adds brachytherapy to treatment services

Tuesday, February 03, 2026