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Nyabugogo taxi park will be upgraded. Photo by Craish Bahizi.
Rwanda

Parliament approves over Rwf140bn for urban mobility development

Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Zimbabwe’s National Assembly on Thursday, June 18, voted to pass a constitutional amendment bill, which seeks to extend President Emmerson Mnangawa’s term of office.
International

Zimbabwe parliament passes bill extending presidential terms

Friday, June 19, 2026
Providence Umurungi, Chairperson of the National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR),presenting the 2024-2025 annual activity report as Deputy Speaker Sheikh Mussa Fazil Harerimana looks on. File
Law

New human rights law broadens NCHR role, strengthens staff protection

Tuesday, June 16, 2026
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Featured

Inside Rwanda’s new virtual assets law primed to protect investors, consumers

Thursday, June 11, 2026
According to NEC Chairperson Oda Gasinzigwa, the amendments were informed by lessons from the 2024 general elections and recommendations from a comprehensive review of the country's electoral system.
Politics

NEC explains key reforms in new electoral law

Monday, June 08, 2026
The publication of the 2026 Law on Virtual Asset Business in the Official Gazette took place on May 28. Courtesy
Law

What to know as virtual assets law takes effect

Monday, June 01, 2026
Rwanda's envoy to Brazil, Lawrence Manzi and Faustin Munyazikwiye, Deputy Director-General, Environment Management Authority (REMA), during COP30 in Belém, Brazil, on November 13. 2025. Courtesy
Environment

Why Rwanda is backing historic World Court climate decision

Friday, May 29, 2026
Electoral staff during the presidential elections in 2024. File
Law

How new law reshaped electoral colleges

Thursday, May 28, 2026
Minister of Public Service and Labour, Christine Nkurikiyinka, delivers her remarks during the celebration of Labour Day 2025. File
Rwanda

New rules to protect public servants’ net pay from pension reform impact

Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Members of the Lower Chamber of Parliament on Wednesday, May 20, passed a new bill governing staff members of the National Commission for Human Rights. Craish BAHIZI
Law

Human rights commission staff get immunity under new bill

Wednesday, May 20, 2026
The Italian delegation brought together government institutions and private sector actors to showcase expertise in infrastructure, energy, agribusiness and advanced manufacturing. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Featured

Italy ramps up Africa investment, infrastructure drive at CEO forum

Tuesday, May 19, 2026
The side event by Equity Bank Group held under the theme “From Fintech to Futuretech Scaling Africa’s Digital Economy,.
Featured

Equity Group backs Rwanda’s drive to become Africa’s digital finance powerhouse

Monday, May 18, 2026