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Emmanuel Mugisha, Executive Secretary of the Rwanda Media Commission (RMC), during his presentation at the National Advocacy Dialogue held in Kigali on Thursday, March 26. Photos by Aurore Teta Ufitiwabo
Rwanda

Experts call for adoption of UPR recommendations on media

Friday, March 27, 2026
Edmond Tubanambazi, First Counsellor at the Rwandan embassy in Geneva, delivered the statement at the 61st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council on Wednesday, March 25. Courtesy
Rwanda

Rwanda urges de‑escalation amid Middle East tensions

Thursday, March 26, 2026
Teddy Nishimwe was among the selected people who got the capital. Numida provides short-term working capital to micro and small businesses across East Africa. Dan Gatsinzi
Featured

Numida enters Rwanda with fast, collateral-free loans to unlock SME growth

Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Former FARDC spokesperson Maj Gen Sylvain Ekenge made statements targeting Tutsi women and families, repeating long-discredited narratives historically associated with ethnic hatred. Courtesy

The Congolese government and its conflict narrative about Rwanda

Thursday, March 19, 2026
The New Times
Editorial

United Kingdom must pay what it owes

Thursday, March 19, 2026
A drone attack in Goma targeted the neighborhood of United Nations and European Union staff. It killed three people, including a French citizen employed by UNICEF. Courtesy

"We condemn the weapon, not the user"

Wednesday, March 18, 2026
President of Burundi Evariste Ndayishimiye meets with a group of Banyamulenge men at the State House in Burundi. Courtesy

President Ndayishimiye and Banyamulenge actors

Wednesday, March 18, 2026
The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Nigerian diplomat Ozonnia Ojielo as the new UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Ethiopia.
International

Former UN envoy to Rwanda appointed to Ethiopia

Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Inmates during a meeting with Rwanda Correctional Services at Nyarugenge Prison on Thursday, March 5.
Rwanda

Prison occupancy falls below capacity for first time in years

Saturday, March 14, 2026
Muhanga Prison is among correctional facilities to be relocated from urban areas in Rwanda. File
Infrastructure

Five prisons to relocate from urban areas

Saturday, March 14, 2026
Till” is dedicated to illuminating the truth of the Black experience through uplifting Mamie Till-Mobley and Emmett Till’s legacies. Photo Courtesy
Cinema

Six true-story movies to watch this weekend

Thursday, March 12, 2026
Jean Luc Habyarimana.
Africa

FDLR links to Habyarimana's son raise regional security concerns - report

Thursday, March 12, 2026