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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
Tour du Rwanda 2026 riders during the Criterium of Rubavu during Stage 5 of the race on Thursday, February 26. Courtesy
Cycling

Tour du Rwanda’s ambitious WorldTour bid demands more than vision

Friday, February 27, 2026
Jeanine Umutesi, a female excavator operator, speaks with New Times during a visit to the Nyabisindu site on February 18. Photo by Kelly Keza.
Women

Breaking barriers: Truck driver’s daughter becomes excavator operator

Thursday, February 26, 2026
A view of Gisenyi airstrip that is under rehabilitation in Rubavu town. According the officials the revamping works are in their final stages. Photo by Germain Nsanzimana
Infrastructure

Gisenyi airstrip re-opening expected to boost tourism, trade

Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Tour du Rwanda riders during Stage 2, from Nyamata to Huye. FERWACY has pledged to tighten safety regulations for the Tour du Rwanda caravan following a fatal accident that claimed two lives in Gatsibo.
Cycling

Tour du Rwanda organisers tighten safety measures after fatal caravan crash

Monday, February 23, 2026
The final stage of Tour du Rwanda 2025 was cancelled due to heavy rain. Courtesy photo
Cycling

Cycling: What would it take to cancel a stage?

Friday, February 20, 2026
Tour du Rwanda 2026 is scheduled from February 22 to March 1. The eight-stage race will cover 993 kilometres across Rwanda’s famed hills, with a punishing 16,608 metres of elevation gain.
Cycling

Bonus seconds, global stars and unpredictable Tour du Rwanda 2026

Friday, February 20, 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 woman shares her views during the 19th edition of Umushyikirano. From February 5, Rwanda will host the 20th National Dialogue Council at the Kigali Convention Centre. File

Beyond access: Rwanda’s experiment in citizen power

Thursday, February 05, 2026
Veterinary inspectors examine chicken in a poultry farm. File

Strengthening poultry safety my Umushyikirano 2026 dialogue request

Monday, February 02, 2026