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Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of National Unity and Civic Engagement, Eric Mahoro speaks at at the event to mark the International Day for Countering Hate Speech at Kigali Genocide Memorial on June 18. Courtesy
Law

Five-year plan proposed to combat hate speech

Friday, June 19, 2026
FoodFest returns on June 20 at Mundi Center, bringing a full-day tasting lineup that runs from 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Planning your weekend? These are Kigali's top events

Friday, June 19, 2026
Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan was denied entry to the US to officiate at the World Cup. Artan was interrogated for 11 hours by US immigration authorities at Miami International Airport.
World Cup 2026

World Cup: Why Artan's absence mocks “football unites the world”

Friday, June 19, 2026
Louise Kanyonga, the newly appointed Chief Executive Officer of Zigama Credit and Savings Society (Zigama CSS). File
Business

What Louise Kanyonga’s appointment means for Rwanda’s most profitable coop

Friday, June 19, 2026
Girls receive sanitary pads donated by Jeannette Kawera and Brian Natete as part of their initiative to support girls from underprivileged families in accessing menstrual hygiene products in Gisagara District. Courtes

A dignified period should be part of every girl’s school day

Friday, June 19, 2026
State Ministe Usta Kaitesi and British High Commissioner Alison Thorpe toast during celebrations marking the official birthday of King Charles III at the British Residence in Kigali on Thursday, June 18. Courtesy
International

Rwanda, UK reaffirm strong bilateral ties

Friday, June 19, 2026
The proposed allocation for establishing and rehabilitating feeder roads increased by Rwf483 billion, bringing the total allocation to more than Rwf1,270 billion. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Infrastructure

Senators welcome Rwf480bn boost to feeder roads budget

Thursday, June 18, 2026
Health Minister Dr Sabin Nsanzimana (2nd Left) addresses senators during a consultation meeting on autism in Rwanda on Wednesday, June 17. COURTESY
Health

Renewed call for support services for children with autism

Thursday, June 18, 2026
The Chengdu Financial City Twin Towers rise above the Tianfu Greenway in Chengdu, China. The large-scale urban development project combines modern infrastructure with green spaces and water features, reflecting China’s approach to integrating environmental protection into economic and urban development under the vision of building a “Beautiful China.”
Economy

People-centred modernisation, green development: What African countries can learn from China’s governance approach

Thursday, June 18, 2026
Pravda Mfurankunda, a lecturer at UR's School of Arts and Languages, presented a paper at the University of Rwanda-College of Education conference on June 15. Courtesy
Education

Universities urged to rethink civic education in age of online misinformation

Thursday, June 18, 2026
Francis Gatare, Africa School of Governance President. Courtesy
Editorial

Africa’s next leaders must be trained to solve our problems

Thursday, June 18, 2026
Minister of Local Government Dominique Habimana addresses participants during the Local Government Delivery Conference in Kigali on June 17. Photos by Kellya Keza
Featured

RALGA pushes for data-driven governance to improve service delivery

Thursday, June 18, 2026