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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
Senators attend a session in which senators considered a report by the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, National Unity and Security on measures to curb wildlife attacks and property damage on Wednesday, July 15. Courtesy

Senate urges faster review of wildlife compensation guidelines

Thursday, July 16, 2026
Parfait Ishungure was appointed as the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Youth and Arts on Wednesday, July 15.
Politics

Who is Parfait Ishungure, the new PS for Ministry of Youth and Arts?

Thursday, July 16, 2026
L-R: Brave Olivier Ngabo and Parfait Ishungure.
Politics

Kagame appoints new permanent secretaries for sports, youth ministries

Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Ambassador Zaina Nyiramatama, Commissioner for Foreign Affairs at PAM Rwanda speaks about the initiative that was announced during a dialogue held on Saturday, July 11
Rwanda

PAM Rwanda seeks closer ties with Sudanese community

Tuesday, July 14, 2026
President Paul Kagame meets with United States Senator Lindsey Graham, who passed away on Sunday, July 12. Courtesy
International

Rwanda pays tributes to US Senator Lindsey Graham

Monday, July 13, 2026
A May 28, 2026 UN Security Council meeting in emergency session on Ukraine. As sanctions become a common tool of diplomacy, questions are growing over who sets the rules governing their use.

The world needs rules for sanctions, too

Saturday, July 11, 2026
Members of the Kinshasa-backed FDLR genocidal militia captured by M23 rebels were handed over to Rwandan authorities in Rubavu District on Saturday, March 1, 2025. Photo by Germain Nsanzimana.

Unilateralism is not justice: Rethinking sanctions against African states

Friday, July 10, 2026
The event aimed to celebrate Rwanda's journey of unity, resilience, and prosperity.
Security

Rwandans in Brazil, Jordan mark Kwibohora 32

Thursday, July 09, 2026
A section of Rubaya mines, a series of coltan mining sites near the town of Rubaya in Masisi Territory, North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Courtesy Luwowo is one of several validated mining site that respect CIRGL-RDC norms and guaranties conflict free minerals.

Who really profits from DR Congo’s minerals?

Thursday, July 09, 2026
Ambassador James Musoni and other participants during the Kwibohora32 (Liberation Day) celebrations held in Harare on Monday July 6.
Rwanda

Zimbabwe hails Rwanda as a trusted partner at Kwibohora32 celebrations

Monday, July 06, 2026
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Olivier Nduhungirehe and his Israeli counterpart, Gideon Sa'ar, during the signing ceremony in Jerusalem on Monday, July 5. Courtesy
Education

Rwanda, Israel seal education, development agreements

Monday, July 06, 2026