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Officials lay wreaths in honour of the victims at Kigali Genocide Memorial on Tuesday, June 30.
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Mining community honours Genocide victims, urges young miners to safeguard unity

Wednesday, July 01, 2026
Umurenge SACCOS prepare to roll out digital services, including internet banking platforms expected by December 2026. File
Technology

SACCO digitisation advances as govt puts focus on skills

Monday, June 29, 2026
ACP Augustin Kuradupagase, a former member of the ex-FAR and DR Congo-backed FDLR militia, is now serving on the Rwanda National Police Senior Management Council. Courtesy.
Security

Ex-FAR soldier, now a senior police officer, recounts how he joined RDF during insurgency war

Monday, June 29, 2026
Mininster of Local Government Dominque Habimana delivers his remarks during the National Dialogue between the Ministry of Local Government and the Rwanda Civil Society Platform on Thursday, June 25, Courtesy
Rwanda

Civil society urged to deepen local partnerships

Sunday, June 28, 2026
Munyamulenge woman displaced from Minembwe to Kamanyola, South Kivu. Photo by Teddy Mazina.
Africa

315 killed in Kinshasa attacks on Minembwe in five months - report

Friday, June 26, 2026
Minister of Health Dr Sabin Nsanzimana speaks during the event at Kigali Convention Centre. Photos by Kellya Keza
Health

Keeping girls in school key to curbing teenage pregnancy, says health minister

Friday, June 26, 2026
Z listens intently as the trial judges find him guilty of genocide and extermination, ICTR, 18 December 2008. courtesy of UNICTR
Crime

Protais Zigiranyirazo: The rise and fall of ‘Monsieur Z’ - a cautionary tale of greed and power

Friday, June 26, 2026
The bridge was delivered through a partnership involving Dar, alongside other global alliance partners TYLin and Introba under the Sidara Company, in collaboration with FIKA Rwanda -- formerly known as Bridges to Prosperity.
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Suspension bridge transforms life in Gasabo as Dar, FIKA Rwanda connect communities

Friday, June 26, 2026
Rtn PHF Catherine Ngali being installed as the incoming President of Rotary Club of Kigali Cosmopolitan, on June 21.(COURTESY)
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Kigali Cosmopolitan Rotary Club marks growth, honours service at presidential installation

Wednesday, June 24, 2026
A view of Kigali’s Central Business District (CBD) in Nyarugenge District, showcasing the city’s modern skyline, high-rise developments, and ongoing urban transformation. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi.

Kigali's urban excellence needs more than plans

Thursday, June 25, 2026
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Prateek Suri continues community impact efforts as Maser Foundation reaches Abuja IDP Camp

Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Panelists engage in a discussion at the workshop. Discussions focused on key human rights issues, including civic space and democratic participation, economic security and livelihood protection, access to justice, gender equality, social protection. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
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Never Again Rwanda forum hails human rights progress, urges action on remaining gaps

Wednesday, June 24, 2026