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The City of Kigali Spokesperson Emma Claudine Ntirenganya said that five people suspected of leading others in violence against Irondo security personnel in Nyabugogo have been arrested. Courtesy
Crime

Five arrested over assaulting security personnel in Nyabugogo

Sunday, August 23, 2026
The Governor of Northern Province, Maurice Mugabowagahunde and other officials during a tour at opening of Northern Province Expo, which is being held in Musanze District. Photos by Germain Nsanzimana
Rwanda

You cannot build wealth through gambling, alcohol use, Northern Governor tells youth

Sunday, August 23, 2026
Officials pose for a group photo with the top performers of the Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) during the release of the results.
Education

Only 7% of PLE candidates secure boarding school places

Sunday, August 23, 2026
Studies have reported skin reactions, breathing problems and, in some cases, serious health effects associated with particular salon chemicals. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

What research says about salon products, from nail polish to hair straighteners

Sunday, August 23, 2026
Cattles in Nyagatare based farm. Officials told participants of a consultative meeting that the district wants to raise its average milk yield from about 2.3 litres per cow per day to 6.3 litres next year and 15 litres within three years. File
Agriculture

Nyagatare rallies Kigali-based farmers in bid to modernise livestock farming

Sunday, August 23, 2026
The AFCM23 movement and DR Congo delegates participated in a five-day retreat held in Switzerland from August 17 to 21. File
Africa

AFC/M23, Kinshasa agree on roadmap to move peace talks forward

Sunday, August 23, 2026
Jean-Emile Tousch, Director General of SteelRwa Industries Ltd, cuts the anniversary cake alongside company staff during the firm’s 15th anniversary celebration in Kigali on August 21, 2026.Photo by Kellya Keza.
Featured

15 years of Rwandan steel: How SteelRwa has contributed to construction sector growth

Sunday, August 23, 2026
Authorities are registering dogs to improve vaccination coverage as Rwanda targets rabies elimination by 2030.
Rwanda

Unregistered dogs complicate Rwanda’s race to end rabies by 2030

Saturday, August 22, 2026
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Rwanda

"We are sorry" WASAC apologizes as water crisis drags on

Saturday, August 22, 2026
Fayulu during 2024 presidential campaigns in DR Congo. 
Africa

Banyamulenge: Fayulu's remarks are ‘politically irresponsible’

Saturday, August 22, 2026
State Minister for Education Claudette Irere and NESA Director General Bernard Bahati award Leontine Uwamariya of ISF Nyamasheke, the top-performing student in the Ordinary Level who scored 98.7 per cent, in Kigali on Friday, August 21. Courtesy.
Education

Key takeaways from 2025/26 PLE, O-Level national exams

Friday, August 21, 2026
According to Meteo Rwanda, the country will record rainfall totals ranging between 300 and 1,000 millimetres in the September-December season.
Environment

Unusually heavy rains forecast for September-December season

Friday, August 21, 2026