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For many women, contraceptive use depends on timing, medical advice, and agreement with a partner. Courtesy
Women

Why are more married women using modern contraception?

Thursday, January 08, 2026
A traffic police officer guides motorists at Akabuga ka Nyarutarama junction. Ceaish BAHIZI
Law

Eleven things you need to know about new road traffic bill

Wednesday, January 07, 2026
Some of the best performing girls get their certificates of appreciation during an event in Musanze. File

Rwanda’s gender gains in 2025 must be protected

Wednesday, January 07, 2026
Dr. Thomas Hübl, an international facilitator of collective trauma healing and co-founder of the Global Restoration Institute, during the launch of the initiative in Kigali on Monday, January 5. Courtesy
Editorial

Healing justice requires collective support

Wednesday, January 07, 2026
The newborns will receive the hepatitis B birth-dose vaccine on time, including babies born at home or outside health facilities. Courtesy
Health

What to know about Hepatitis B vaccine for newborns

Monday, January 05, 2026
The introduction of self-sampling for cervical cancer marks a significant step forward in Rwanda’s steady and deliberate fight.
Editorial

Fighting cancer cannot be entirely outsourced

Monday, January 05, 2026
Nine people were killed and six others injured after lightning struck a group of farmers sheltering from the rain in Jarama Sector, Ngoma District. COURTESY
Rwanda

Ngoma: Nine dead, six injured in lightning incident

Sunday, January 04, 2026
A nurse uses a poster to explain cervical cancer to a patient at the Rwanda Military Hospital on March 6. Courtesy.
Women

Women can now self test for cervical cancer

Saturday, January 03, 2026
A man works at home, writing notes while checking his phone next to a laptop.

Health issues with online work

Saturday, January 03, 2026
Teen girls during a session on reproductive health in girls club in Nyanza District. Sam Ngendahimana

Too young to consent, old enough to face adult consequences

Thursday, January 01, 2026
Cardinal Antoine Kambanda delivered a message on peace at Saint Michel Cathedral in Kigali.
Religion

Messages of peace, hope and faith as believers welcome 2026

Thursday, January 01, 2026
Technicians convert fuel-powered motorbikes into electric motorbikes. Courtesy
Technology

What will it take to convert 120,000 motorcycles into electric models?

Wednesday, December 31, 2025