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Local government elections will begin in October and be concluded in December.
Elections

Key dates in upcoming local govt elections

Sunday, August 16, 2026
A view of the Balama graphite mine in Mozambique, one of the world’s major graphite projects. File

SADC’s critical minerals can power Africa’s structural transformation

Friday, August 14, 2026
Rwanda’s response to the Rift Valley Fever (RVF) outbreak is gaining momentum, with vaccination campaigns, household inspections, livestock spraying and testing being intensified.
Editorial

Containment of Rift Valley Fever cannot wait

Friday, August 14, 2026
(L-R) Rocky, a judge on CAFA Ignite; Radjab Mbonyumuvunyi, the Mayor of Rwamagana District and Chief Guest at the event; Sintia Crochet, winner of the CAFA Ignite fashion Competition; Chinny Nwokedi; Representative of the President of CAFA; Aare(Prof) Lai Labode)
Featured

CAFA Ignite 2026 demonstrates viability of African Global Fashion Games

Friday, August 14, 2026
Cows pass through an automated spraying facility in Nyagatare District as part of efforts to control ticks and other livestock parasites. File photo.
Agriculture

How Rwanda is containing Rift Valley Fever outbreak

Friday, August 14, 2026
The Director General of Rwanda Food and Drugs Authority, Emile Bienvenu, has been arrested alongside 17 officials. File
Crime

Rwanda FDA boss among 18 officials arrested amid crackdown on illicit alcohol 

Thursday, August 13, 2026
A woman and her two children were found dead at their home in Muhura Sector of Gatsibo Sector. Courtesy
Rwanda

Gatsibo: Investigation underway after death of woman, her two children

Thursday, August 13, 2026
Officers arrive to attend the International Security Conference on Africa (ISCA) High-Level Discussion opened in Kigali on Wednesday, August 12. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
Technology

Nduhungirehe stresses Africa's need to develop AI systems for security

Wednesday, August 12, 2026
A presidential order has set out the electoral colleges that will elect local leaders across Rwanda. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Rwanda

New presidential order sets out who votes in local govt. elections

Monday, August 10, 2026
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Crime

80 including public servants, arrested in illicit alcohol crackdown

Saturday, August 08, 2026
Officials and residents during a joint exercise to destroy illicit beverages in eastern province. Photo by Emmanuel Nkangura
Crime

‎Eastern Province: Crackdown on illicit alcohol sees over 100 public servants sanctioned

Friday, August 07, 2026
Workers destroy illicit alcoholic beverages seized following the government's decision to shut down several companies producing illegal and substandard alcoholic drinks. Courtesy photo.
Editorial

The fight against illicit alcohol belongs to us all

Thursday, August 06, 2026