KIGALI – Rwanda has concluded the 32nd commemoration week of the Genocide against the Tutsi with a strong reaffirmation of national unity, responsible leadership, and continued vigilance against divisive ideologies that once tore the country apart. The commemoration week began on April 7 at the Kigali Genocide Memorial and closed on April 13 at the […]
KWIBUKA 32: Remembering Rwanda’s fallen journalists
KIGALI – Rwanda’s media community came together on April 10, 2026, to pay tribute to journalists who lost their lives during the Genocide against the Tutsi, using the occasion to reflect on a profession that was both targeted and, at times, manipulated into a tool of division. The commemoration brought into focus not only the […]
Kwibuka 32: How early signs of the Genocide against the Tutsi went unheeded
KIGALI – As Rwanda marks the 32nd commemoration of the Genocide against the Tutsi, testimonies from those who witnessed the events leading up to 1994 continue to shed light on one of history’s most devastating failures and expose more deeply troubling realities. Long before the killings began in April 1994, there were clear and consistent […]
Melody silenced by Genocide: The life and legacy of André Sebanani
KIGALI – André Sebanani, was a gifted artist and journalist whose music and storytelling once captured the rhythms of everyday life, only to be cut short by the violence of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. His journey, defined by creativity and purpose, remains a powerful reminder of both loss and enduring legacy as the […]
PM Nsengiyumva represents Kagame at Touadéra inauguration
KIGALI – Prime Minister, Justin Nsengiyumva, arrived in Bangui on March 30, 2026, to represent President Paul Kagame at the swearing-in of Faustin-Archange Touadéra, the President elect of the Central African Republic (CAR). Touadéra, 68, begins a new term following his re-election in late 2025, where he secured a commanding victory with over three-quarters of […]
“Deliver results or make way for those who will” – Kagame tells leaders
BUGESERA – A rare moment of blunt political candor unfolded at the Rwanda Military Academy in Gako on March 23, as Paul Kagame delivered one of his most direct warnings yet to government leaders. Addressing a high-level consultative meeting that brought together both central and local government officials, Kagame cut through the language of policy […]
RWANDA THIS WEEK: Diplomacy, reform, and the pressures of rapid growth
KIGALI – Rwanda’s news cycle this past week reflected a country balancing multiple transitions at once. Regional diplomacy under pressure, rapid financial innovation raising new risks, and steady investments in public services reshaping everyday life. From high-stakes arbitration in Europe to healthcare expansion at home, the stories converged on growth acceleration but so are the […]
First Lady calls for values-driven development
KIGALI – First Lady Jeannette Kagame has placed families at the center of Rwanda’s development narrative, arguing that the country’s long-term progress depends not only on economic gains, but on the values nurtured within households. Speaking at the 6th General Assembly of the Women’s League of RPF-Inkotanyi on March 21, she urged women to see […]
Central bank tightens policy amid global financial uncertainty
KIGALI – The National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) has tightened monetary policy in response to rising inflationary pressures, even as Rwanda posted a strong 9.4% economic growth in 2025. This, officials say, is aimed at sustaining momentum while preserving macroeconomic stability. Presenting the March 2026 Monetary Policy and Financial Stability Statement, Governor Soraya Hakuziyaremye warned […]
Weekly Brief: Iran war hits Rwanda’s fruit exports, Gov’t plans prison relocations
KIGALI– Rwandan exporters of fruits and vegetables have lost more than Rwf100 million in the past two weeks following the outbreak of war involving the United States and Israel against Iran, according to traders. Exporters told local media that the conflict has disrupted key export routes to the Middle East, particularly the market in Dubai, […]