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According to RBC, Rwanda aims to reduce maternal mortality from 149 deaths per 100,000 live births, recorded at the end of 2025, to fewer than 60 deaths per 100,000 live births by 2029. Courtesy
Women

Why maternal deaths remain a challenge

Friday, July 31, 2026
Rwandan politician, PL Chairperson, Senator and former Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies Donatille Mukabalisa, passed away on Thursday, July 30. File
Rwanda

Political leaders pay tribute to former Speaker Mukabalisa

Thursday, July 30, 2026
Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) has arrested Agnes Uwamariya, the Vice Mayor in charge of Social Affairs in Nyamagabe District. Courtesy
Crime

Nyamagabe vice mayor arrested over alleged cover-up of sexual offences

Thursday, July 30, 2026
Ministers, chiefs of security organs and local government officials meet in Kigali on Wednesday, July 29. The meeting aimed at discussing on the need to strengthen efforts to tackle alcohol abuse among young people. Courtesy
Health

Govt renews efforts to tackle alcohol abuse among youth

Wednesday, July 29, 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
Craft workers produce handmade goods at a community workshop. The Canvas Home Small Grants programme supports artisan groups seeking to expand production and improve market access. PHOTO-COURTESY OF Christian Mbanza
Education

Seven scholarships, grants and fellowships for Rwandans

Wednesday, July 29, 2026
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Olivier Nduhungirehe, and Ambassador Charles Karamba during the signing ceremony.
Women

Rwanda signs AU convention on ending violence against women, girls

Wednesday, July 29, 2026
The roundtable brought together chief executives of banks and insurance companies that are not listed on the exchange, on July 28. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
Rwanda

RSE targets banks, insurers in push for more listings

Wednesday, July 29, 2026
RSSB stand during the Kigali International Trade Fair where the staff met their customers.

Your pension doubled and that smaller pay slip is good news

Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Ugandan comedian Tenge Tenge, will headline the Tintin Summer Festival on Saturday, August 1. Courtesy

Tenge Tenge: Who’s the teen TikToker headlining Kigali kids fest?

Wednesday, July 29, 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
Defending champion APR will face RSSB Tigers at BK Arena. Courtesy
Basketball

APR vs Tigers: A new rivalry taking over Rwandan basketball?

Wednesday, July 29, 2026