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Mourners during the commemoration of victims of Gatumba on August 13, 2004, when armed attackers stormed the UNHCR transit camp, killing 166 Banyamulenge refugees. Courtesy
Africa

Congolese refugees condemn genocide ideology 22 years after Gatumba massacre

Friday, August 14, 2026
Thierry Murangira, the spokesperson for the Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB), addresses participants at the dialogue. Photos by Mico Elvis Ndateba
Health

Sports community urged to support campaign against alcohol abuse

Friday, August 14, 2026
President Paul Kagame and his Congolese counterpart Felix Tshisekedi signed the Washington Accords on Thursday, December 4,2025, witnessed by US President Donald Trump. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Africa

Rwanda, DR Congo agree on new mechanisms to monitor Washington Accords

Friday, August 14, 2026
A total of thirty-four Rwandan students have been awarded government scholarships to pursue studies in 11 countries. PHOTOS BY Charme Koraneza
Education

34 students awarded govt scholarships to study abroad

Friday, August 14, 2026
Some songs never get old, and some memories are worth bringing back. Reminisce Kigali returns this Saturday for an evening of throwback sounds, familiar favorites and nostalgic moments. COURTESY.
Showbiz

Events to keep on your radar this weekend

Friday, August 14, 2026
Bank tellers attend to customers at I&M Bank Rwanda headquarters in Kigali. Photo by Craish BAHIZI.
Economy

Higher capital bar: What new rules mean for non-deposit lenders

Friday, August 14, 2026
Pregnant women participate in Car Free Day mass sports in Kigali on May 24. Courtesy
Women

When vomiting in pregnancy needs medical attention

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
Emile Bienvenu, the Director General of Rwanda Food and Drugs Authority, has been arrested alongside 17 officials. File.
Crime

Who are the public servants arrested in illicit alcohol crackdown?

Thursday, August 13, 2026
Rwanda Football Federation (FERWAFA) president Fabrice Shema. Courtesy
Crime

RIB: Shema arrest linked to personal business, not FERWAFA

Thursday, August 13, 2026
Graduates celebrate during the AIMS graduation ceremony in Kigali on June 27, 2025. According to a new Prime Minister’s Order published in the Official Gazette on August 10, the Higher Education Council (HEC) will strengthen its technical capacity through a new organisational structure featuring specialised teams responsible for accreditation, quality enhancement, academic recognition, internationalisation, digitalisation and research. File
Education

What to know about structural changes at higher education council

Thursday, August 13, 2026
The milestone celebrates Simba’s 18-year journey of growth, quality, affordability and convenience.
Featured

Simba Supermarket marks 18 years of growth, quality and customer trust

Thursday, August 13, 2026