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Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva addresses journalists during a press briefing, on Rwanda’s current economic situation and issues affecting the daily lives of citizens on Saturday, June 6. All photos by Craish BAHIZI
Health

Robust Ebola prevention measures in place – PM Nsengiyumva

Saturday, June 06, 2026
Rwanda Kent State student Patricie Mugabo sits in the cockpit of a Cessna aircraft before making her first flight. (Photo credit: Bob Christy)
Aviation

PHOTOS: Five Rwandans on pilot course in US make their first flight

Thursday, June 04, 2026
DR Congo President Felix Tshisekedi, and Burundi's Evariste Ndayishimiye meet in Bujumbura on December 22, 2024. Courtesy.

The alliance driving instability in the Great Lakes region

Thursday, June 04, 2026
President Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame, and President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron, pose for a photo at a dinner at the Palais de l'Élysée following the inauguration of the first permanent memorial commemorating the victims of the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi in Paris, France, on Tuesday, June 2. VILLAGE URUGWIRO

From diplomatic rupture to shared memory: What Rwanda's memorial in Paris represents

Wednesday, June 03, 2026
Members of FDLR genocidal group in Esatern DR Congo. The United States Department of Treasury on Tuesday, June 2, announced new sanctions on members of armed groups based in DR Congo. Courtesy
Africa

Who is 'Colonel Sirkoof', FDLR commander sanctioned by US govt?

Wednesday, June 03, 2026
Some of the members of the Kinshasa-backed genocidal FDLR militia handed over to Rwandan authorities by AFC/M23 rebels in Rubavu District, on Saturday, March 1, 2025. File photo

Selective accountability will not bring peace to eastern DR Congo

Wednesday, June 03, 2026
Candy Basomingera, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Sports delivers her remarks at the meeting. Courtesy
Rwanda

Sports sector to create more jobs as youth participation rises

Monday, June 01, 2026
Health ministers from East African Community (EAC) member states will hold an extraordinary virtual meeting on June 1 and 2 to discuss a coordinated response to the ongoing Ebola outbreak.
Health

EAC ministers to meet over Ebola outbreak

Sunday, May 31, 2026
Members of the Banyamulenge and other Tutsi communities organise demonstrations in Canberra, Australia on Friday, May 29,
Africa

PHOTOS: Banyamulenge protest in Australia over violence in eastern DR Congo

Saturday, May 30, 2026
Participants demonstrate skills learned during the closing ceremony of the EAPCCO Plus Joint SWAT Training Exercise in Mayange in Bugesera on Thursday, May 28.Courtesy
Security

PHOTOS: East African police SWAT training concludes in Bugesera

Friday, May 29, 2026
Einat Weiss, Israel’s Ambassador and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Olivier Nduhungirehe, during the celebration of Israel’s 78th Independence Day in Kigali on May 29. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

Rwanda, Israel celebrate growing cooperation

Friday, May 29, 2026
More than 900 suspected Ebola cases have been reported in DR Congo and Uganda, with 204 suspected deaths recorded in both countries. internet
Health

Over 200 suspected Ebola deaths reported as DR Congo, Uganda step up response

Monday, May 25, 2026