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Mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda on December 16, 2018. The newly approved Rwanda Nature Foundation (RNF) will oversee the management of Volcanoes and Gishwati-Mukura national parks. File
Environment

How new conservation agency will work

Friday, July 31, 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.
Africa

Analysts tackle DR Congo’s mineral resources, FDLR, governance failures

Tuesday, July 28, 2026
President Paul Kagame, the Chairman of RPF-Inkotanyi, meets with the party's senior cadres on Monday, July 27. The meeting focused on reinforcing RPF-Inkotanyi's principles, including people-centred governance, accountability, unity and servant leadership. Photos by Village Urugwiro
Politics

Kagame, senior RPF cadres reflect on party values, nation's transformation

Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Senators follow a presentation of a report by the Senate Committee on Governance and Human Rights on monitoring actions aimed at promoting legal aid services during the plenary sitting.
Rwanda

Legal aid reforms gain urgency as Senate flags gaps

Monday, July 27, 2026
President Paul Kagame, the Chairman of RPF-Inkotanyi, and First Lady Jeannette Kagame join members during the party’s Bureau Politique meeting in Rusororo on Friday, July 17. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Politics

RPF adopts resolutions on self-reliance, youth

Thursday, July 23, 2026
This six-month fellowship is aimed at final-year PhD candidates and recent PhD graduates from Sub-Saharan Africa. The placement runs from January 2027 at World Bank headquarters in Washington, D.C
Education

Seven scholarships, fellowships and grants open to Rwandans this August

Tuesday, July 21, 2026
MONUSCO peacekeepers in eastern DR Congo. The UN Security Council has repeatedly called for the disarmament and repatriation of foreign armed groups, including the genocidal FDLR militia.

30 years of UN Security Council resolutions on eastern DR Congo: Has the world mistaken process for progress?

Monday, July 20, 2026
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Politics

A closer look at local government structure ahead of 2026 elections

Sunday, July 19, 2026
Rayon Sports and APR FC players battle for possession during a Rwanda Premier League derby at Amahoro Stadium. The Rwanda Premier League has announced the introduction of end-of-season individual awards to recognize outstanding performances by players, coaches, and match officials. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza.
Football

Evolving BK Pro League Awards promise fiercer competition

Friday, July 10, 2026
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Women

Patricia Hajabakiga: One woman’s role in public policy after Liberation

Tuesday, July 07, 2026
Residents during a correction session of their land titles. Courtesy .
Rwanda

Eastern Province land registration drive delivers titles, reduces disputes

Monday, July 06, 2026
Rwanda’s Minister of ICT and Innovation, Paula Ingabire, meets with Egypt’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Raafat Hindi, on June 29. Courtesy
Technology

Rwanda, Egypt move to strengthen AI, digital tech partnership

Tuesday, June 30, 2026