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Farmers during a study tour in wheat farm in Burera District. Rwanda had 16 wheat varieties, 83 protected maize varieties, 12 soybean varieties among others.
Crime

Theft of protected crop varieties to attract Rwf100m fine under new law

Friday, August 07, 2026
From left: Rwanda’s foreign minister Olivier Nduhungirehe, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and DR Congo's foreign minister Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner during the signing of the Rwanda–DR Congo Peace Agreement on June 27, 2025. Courtesy.

When diplomacy demands insecurity: Rethinking sovereignty, self-defence and collective security in the 21st Century

Thursday, August 06, 2026
Minister of State for Agriculture and Animal Resources Solange Uwituze speaks during a meeting on July 20. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Agriculture

Agric minister explains plan to fast-track food innovation drive

Thursday, August 06, 2026
Visitors at Kivuwatt project in Lake Kivu. Rwanda will host the 12th East African Petroleum Conference and Exhibition (EAPCE'27). File
Featured

Rwanda to host 12th East African Petroleum Conference and Exhibition in 2027

Thursday, August 06, 2026
Bertrand Bisimwa, the AFC-M23 rebellion’s deputy coordinator. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Africa

AFC/M23 slams Kinshasa’s ‘Genocost’ concept as political instrument

Wednesday, August 05, 2026
Minister of Health Dr Sabin Nsanzimana addresses artistes and stakeholders in Music industry on the effect of alcohol on Tuesday, August 5. Craish BAHIZI
Health

Experts explain how illicit alcohol causes blindness, organ damage

Wednesday, August 05, 2026
Following the resignation of former MP Venuste Icyitegetse, NEC has opened applications for candidates seeking to fill the parliamentary seat for representing the youth. File
Elections

NEC opens applications to fill youth MP seat

Wednesday, August 05, 2026
Graduates celebrate their achievement at ULK stadium. Photo by Craish BAHIZI

HEC’s dialogical turn: Regulation beyond compliance

Wednesday, August 05, 2026
The map of the East African Community (EAC). Courtesy

EAC at a crossroads: Can expansion outpace division?

Wednesday, August 05, 2026
The ongoing project of Nkombo boat valued at more than $3 million that was expected to be delivered in 2025-2026. PAC urged MININFRA to speed up the delayed Nkombo boat project. File
Rwanda

PAC urges legal action as audit exposes spending gaps

Wednesday, August 05, 2026
Students during a lesson at Kimironko II. Parliament has given the Ministry of Education six months to fast-track pending regulations and address persistent implementation gaps in the education law.
Education

Education ministry given six months to fix education law gaps

Tuesday, August 04, 2026
Labour inspection and compliance assessment from January to June 2026 has led to sanctions on 71 establishments that violated labour laws and regulations. File
Economy

What to know as over 70 companies are fined for labour rights violations

Tuesday, August 04, 2026