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Passengers arrive at Kigali International Airport following the launch of SalamAir's direct flights between Muscat, the capital of Oman, and Kigali on Tuesday, July 21. All photos by Craish BAHIZI
Aviation

SalamAir’s low-cost Kigali–Muscat flights open new travel, business links

Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Sheikh Abdul Karim Harelimana, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Rwanda to Indonesia, leads other officials during the 32nd anniversary of Rwanda’s Liberation Day (Kwibohora 32) on July 17. Courtesy
Rwanda

Kwibohora 32 celebration strengthens Rwanda-Indonesia ties through culture

Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Djalal Khimdjee.
Economy

Djalal Khimdjee appointed CEO of Africa50 Principal Investment Fund

Tuesday, July 21, 2026
A pupil undergoes the e-Ndangamuntu registration process at a school in Remera, Kigali. The National Identification Agency designated special registration sites to serve schoolchildren during the holiday period. Photo by Kellya Keza.
Technology

NIDA takes digital ID registration to diaspora as nearly 9,000 enroll

Saturday, July 18, 2026
Prince William, the Prince of Wales and heir to the British throne.
Football

Prince William and global figures headlining Aston Villa’s fanbase

Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Global cancer cases could reach nearly 35 million a year by 2050.Courtesy
Health

Cancer cases could reach 35 million a year by 2050, WHO says

Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Rwanda's RSSB Tigers secured Africa's spot at the prestigious club tournament after winning the 2026 Basketball Africa League (BAL) title in Kigali in June . Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Basketball

FIBA Intercontinental Cup 2026 set for September

Monday, July 13, 2026
Former Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani
International

Former Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani dies at 74

Sunday, July 12, 2026
A May 28, 2026 UN Security Council meeting in emergency session on Ukraine. As sanctions become a common tool of diplomacy, questions are growing over who sets the rules governing their use.

The world needs rules for sanctions, too

Saturday, July 11, 2026
Delegates attend the official Market Open ceremony at the London Stock Exchange on Thursday, July 9. Courtesy
Featured

Ecobank marks landmark $450m Nature Bond listing at London Stock Exchange

Thursday, July 09, 2026
Some of the new generation HOWO trucks that were unveiled by Asia Machinery Investments Ltd, the official distributor and future assembler of Sinotruk (HOWO) vehicles in Rwanda. Courtesy
Featured

Rwanda set for HOWO truck assembly as Sinotruk unveils electric vehicle plans

Tuesday, July 07, 2026
Rwanda international Jeannine Mukandayisenga
Football

Mukandayisenga relishes fresh challenge at China's Wuhan Jiangda

Tuesday, July 07, 2026