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According to Rwanda National Police, 130 people died nationwide from natural disasters in 2025, including lightning strikes, floods, landslides, and storm-related accidents.

Preparing your finances for emergencies and disasters

Thursday, March 05, 2026
Above: Anita Mukabasenga. Below (left to right): her beloved family, lost in the February 28 accident: Arnold Shimwe, Ariella Aganze, Jean Martin Tuyiringire, and Ornella Ishimwe.
Society

Woman who lost husband, three children in Rubavu accident speaks out

Wednesday, March 04, 2026
Paediatrician Dr Jean Claude Kanyamihigo at La Croix du Sud Hospital in Remer. Photo by Kellya Keza
Health

World Hearing Day 2026: Protecting children from preventable hearing loss

Wednesday, March 04, 2026
A cargo truck overturned on Saturday, February 28, near Gisenyi Hospital after its brakes failed, killing 11 people. PHOTOS BY GERMAIN NSANZIMANA
Rwanda

Accident kills 11 in Rubavu

Saturday, February 28, 2026
The Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) displays illegal alcohol seized in Kigali on October 22. Photo by Craish Bahizi.

The role of chemistry and toxicology in national security

Saturday, February 28, 2026
Minister of Environment, Bernadette Arakwiye, addresses Members of Parliament on Tuesday, February 17. Courtesy 
Rwanda

MPs back tougher action on abandoned mining pits

Monday, February 23, 2026
A fire outbreak occurred on Monday, February 16 on a commercial building in Rubavu town. Courtesy
Rwanda

Police probe fire incident in Rubavu

Monday, February 16, 2026
Doctors conduct a neurosurgical operation at Kacyiru District Hospital on January 21, 2020. File
Health

New system to bring epilepsy surgery closer to Rwandans

Monday, February 09, 2026
A local cyclist kneels down after an accident during a training session. File
Cycling

Cycling in traffic: How safe are riders during road training?

Thursday, February 05, 2026
A section of the Rubaya mine in eastern DR Congo, where a recent landslide killed more than 200 miners. Courtesy.

Rubaya mine tragedy: Blame, history, and shared responsibility

Thursday, February 05, 2026
Residents during the launch of Rwanda Social Security Board's “Iremere Ejo Heza” campaign on November 25, 2025. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi.
Editorial

EjoHeza reforms make retirement saving realistic for informal workers

Tuesday, February 03, 2026
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Africa

Goma’s streets, markets, and people one year under AFC/M23

Tuesday, January 27, 2026