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Graduates attend University of Rwanda's 2025 graduation ceremony. A new study found that university graduates earn 5.27 times more than young people with no formal education, even as more than 92 per cent of employed youth continue to work in the informal economy. Photo by Kellya Keza.
Economy

New study highlights stubborn youth informality despite employment gains

Saturday, June 27, 2026
From left: Martin Kimemia, Vice-Chancellor of Mount Kigali University; Dr Innocent Mugisha, Coucil Chairman of the Mount Kigali University, Dr. Vincent Gaitho, Coucil Chairman and pro chancellor of the Mount Kenya University; and Mr. Thomas Nganga, Council Member of Mount Kigali University, during the Leadership and Governance Conference in the United Kingdom. The conference brought together higher education leaders to discuss governance, leadership, and international collaboration in higher education
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Mount Kigali University taps governance conference in UK to strengthen leadership

Friday, June 26, 2026
Minister of Health Dr Sabin Nsanzimana speaks during the event at Kigali Convention Centre. Photos by Kellya Keza
Health

Keeping girls in school key to curbing teenage pregnancy, says health minister

Friday, June 26, 2026
Panelists engage in a discussion during RICA's Strategic Partners Breakfast Meeting held in Kigali on June 19. Courtesy
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RICA sets sights on becoming Africa’s agriculture innovation hub

Wednesday, June 24, 2026
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Education

Kent State University launches fashion school in Rwanda

Saturday, June 20, 2026
State Ministe Usta Kaitesi and British High Commissioner Alison Thorpe toast during celebrations marking the official birthday of King Charles III at the British Residence in Kigali on Thursday, June 18. Courtesy
International

Rwanda, UK reaffirm strong bilateral ties

Friday, June 19, 2026
Pravda Mfurankunda, a lecturer at UR's School of Arts and Languages, presented a paper at the University of Rwanda-College of Education conference on June 15. Courtesy
Education

Universities urged to rethink civic education in age of online misinformation

Thursday, June 18, 2026
Participants pose for a group photo at the 4th International Conference on Re-shaping Education for Sustainable Development on June 15. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
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Preparing for the future: Experts urge practical skills shift in higher education

Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Education Minister Joseph Nsengimana, speaking during the dissemination of the findings, on Monday, June 15. Courtesy
Education

New study recommends improvements in language, science teaching

Tuesday, June 16, 2026
AHF Rwanda and the Rwanda NGO Forum (RNGOF) have joined the global Freedom from Debt Campaign.
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AHF Rwanda, RNGOF back debt reforms to safeguard development gains

Monday, June 15, 2026
Students showcase projects involving robotics and Artificial Intelligence during a competition on Feb 21. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Education

Inside mechanism to produce more female science teachers

Monday, June 15, 2026
Former FDLR Combatant, Corpol (Rtd)Laurence Mujawayezu, delivering her testimony, on June 2 at Mutobo Demobilisation Center.
Rwanda

Former FDLR combatant recounts path from trauma to hope

Saturday, June 13, 2026