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Panelists engage in a discussion during a meeting on Tuesday, August 4. The  dialogue  brought together government officials, musicians, producers, investors and other stakeholders on Tuesday, August 4. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

Govt taps artistes in campaign against alcohol, drug abuse

Tuesday, August 04, 2026
Former Ethiopian President and African Women Leaders Network (AWLN) Elder Sahle-Work Zewde, delivers her remarks during the launch of the initiative in Kigali. Photos by Kellya Keza
Women

New academy launched in Kigali to train Africa’s women leaders

Monday, August 03, 2026
Nearly three decades later, Evariste Karangwa is widely regarded as one of the country's leading pioneers of inclusive and special needs education. PHOTOS BY KELLYA KEZA 
Society

Meet Evariste Karangwa, the educationist who devoted his life to special needs education

Monday, August 03, 2026
John Kalisa was recently recognised with a Lifetime Community Service Award in Massachusetts.
People

How life abroad deepened one man's bond with Rwanda

Monday, August 03, 2026
INGUFU GIN LTD is among eight facilities manufacturing alcoholic beverages that were closed The Rwanda Food and Drugs Authority (Rwanda FDA) on Sunday, July 2. Courtesy
Editorial

Public safety must come before profits

Monday, August 03, 2026
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Olivier Nduhungirehe, and Ambassador Charles Karamba during the signing ceremony.

Rwanda signed the AU convention—but prevention must begin before abuse becomes normal

Monday, August 03, 2026
Thousands of youths that are undergoing a rehabilitation training at Iwawa Rehabitation Cenre in Rutsiro. Courtesy
Health

Over 95% of youth in rehab centres linked to alcohol abuse - minister

Sunday, August 02, 2026
Minister of Local Government Dominique Habimana during a guided tour of Iwawa Rehabilitation Centre
Rwanda

Minister Habimana urges Iwawa rehab trainees to shun illicit brews

Sunday, August 02, 2026
Rwanda Demobilisation and Reintegration Commission (RDRC) has repatriated 39 Congolese nationals who had entered Rwanda falsely identified themselves as former FDLR combatants. Courtesy
Africa

Rwanda repatriates 39 Congolese 'falsely claiming' to be former FDLR combatants

Thursday, July 30, 2026
Groupe Scolaire Gahini, a secondary school in Kayonza District, phased out its programme for learners with visual impairment. Photo by Jean d'Amour Mbonyinshuti
Education

Concerns as Gahini school ends programme for visually impaired students

Thursday, July 30, 2026
Inmates during ICT class at Nyarugenge Prison in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi

In the digital age, our devices carry both evidence and livelihoods

Thursday, July 30, 2026
A man proposes to his girlfriend with an engagement ring during a romantic indoor marriage proposal ceremony.
Society

To kneel or not to kneel? Marriage proposals spark cultural debate

Wednesday, July 29, 2026