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A view of a village that was burned by the FDLR genocidal group in Walikale Territory, eastern DR Congo, in December 2025. File photo.
Africa

Congolese rights groups say FDLR drives insecurity in Walikale

Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Seven fully funded programs helping Rwandans study, research and lead globally. COURTESY
Education

Looking for funding? Here are 7 opportunities open to Rwandans

Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Delegates pose for a photo at the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR)' s Extraordinary Meeting of the Committee of Ministers of Defence on 10th January 2026.

The International Contact Group for the Great Lakes: From coordination to lasting peace

Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Uganda’s former Chief Justice Benjamin Odoki, who chairs the team of constitutional experts drafting the proposed East African Community Political Confederation Constitution speaks in Rubavu.
Rwanda

Rubavu community calls for free movement across EAC

Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Officials poses for a group photo at the inaugural Convention on South-South and Triangular Cooperation, in Kigali on June 22. Kellya Keza
Featured

UNDP sees South-South cooperation as key development driver, Rwanda as model

Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of National Unity and Civic Engagement, Eric Mahoro speaks at at the event to mark the International Day for Countering Hate Speech at Kigali Genocide Memorial on June 18. Courtesy
Law

Five-year plan proposed to combat hate speech

Friday, June 19, 2026
Minister of Local Government Dominique Habimana addresses participants during the Local Government Delivery Conference in Kigali on June 17. Photos by Kellya Keza
Featured

RALGA pushes for data-driven governance to improve service delivery

Thursday, June 18, 2026
Amb Fred Gateretse Ngoga

I expect insults

Thursday, June 18, 2026
Officials launch consultations on the drafting of the constitution for the proposed East African Political Confederation in Kigali on Monday, Junen15. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Politics

EAC begins Rwanda consultations on political confederation

Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Providence Umurungi, Chairperson of the National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR),presenting the 2024-2025 annual activity report as Deputy Speaker Sheikh Mussa Fazil Harerimana looks on. File
Law

New human rights law broadens NCHR role, strengthens staff protection

Tuesday, June 16, 2026
A section of Musanze Caves in Muhoza sector. Following an assessment by a team of experts, identified geosites in northern Rwanda have been proposed for nomination to secure UNESCO Global Geopark status. PHOTO/SAM NGENDAHIMANA
Tourism

What will it take for Rwanda to have a UNESCO geopark?

Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Attendees at the mental health awareness campaign explore a mini-exhibition of tools and methods historically used to support individuals facing mental health challenges. File
Health

Men's mental health month:The hidden mental toll of money worries

Tuesday, June 16, 2026