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Officials and the graduates pose for a group photo at the graduation ceremony at Rwanda Polytechnic Kigali College, on June 12. The graduation held after completing a six-month training programme in geospatial and digital skills under the Innovate4DigiJobs initiative. Photos by Kellya Keza
Featured

EcoMappers graduates 40 youths for geospatial, digital economy jobs

Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Amb Bakuramutsa arrives at Presidential Palace in Ljubljana to present her letters of credence to Slovenian President Nataša Pirc Musar on Monday, June 15. Courtesty
International

Amb Bakuramutsa presents credentials to Slovenia president

Tuesday, June 16, 2026
The United Kingdom announced that children under 16 will be locked out of major social media platforms by next spring.

What we can learn from Britain’s war on social media

Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Officials launch consultations on the drafting of the constitution for the proposed East African Political Confederation in Kigali on Monday, Junen15. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Politics

EAC begins Rwanda consultations on political confederation

Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Providence Umurungi, Chairperson of the National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR),presenting the 2024-2025 annual activity report as Deputy Speaker Sheikh Mussa Fazil Harerimana looks on. File
Law

New human rights law broadens NCHR role, strengthens staff protection

Tuesday, June 16, 2026
A SACCO teller attend to a customer at Kacyiru Umurenge SACCO in Kigali. File

How to protect your money when prices keep rising

Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Officials meeting residents of Arusha in Bigogwe Sector, Nyabihu District after six people died from a reportedly consuming suspected illicit alcohol from a local pub. Courtesy
Rwanda

Nyabihu: Six dead after consuming suspected illicit brew

Monday, June 15, 2026
US–Iran agreement aimed at ending fighting and easing restrictions on shipping in the region. Courtesy
International

Strait of Hormuz could reopen following US–Iran agreement announcement

Monday, June 15, 2026
Children take part in a game during Right To Play Rwanda's International Day of Play celebration in Ruhango District, on June 13. The event highlighted the role of play in children's learning, confidence and development. Photo by Craish Bahizi.
Featured

Right To Play champions family play as key to children's growth, learning

Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Why Kevin Kade won’t take the stage at Iwacu Muzika Festival. COURTESY
Showbiz

Kevin Kade hospitalised in US, pulls out of MTN Iwacu Muzika fest

Monday, June 15, 2026
Victoire Ingabire arrives at the court ahead of the hearing. Courtesy of Igihe
Crime

High Court: Victoire Ingabire says 'not ready' to stand trial

Monday, June 15, 2026
Participants, including senior executives from Airtel Rwanda and ZTE Rwanda, launch the smartphone package in Kigali on June 11. (Craish Bahizi)
Featured

Airtel, ZTE unveil smartphone package to expand digital access

Monday, June 15, 2026