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Paula Ingabire, the Minister for ICT and Innovation, lifts a prototype of RwaSat-1, the country’s first cube-satellite. File
Aviation
2022: When Rwanda prepared ground for its space ambitions
Monday, December 26, 2022
Rwanda Development Board CEO Clare Akamanzi and a representative of US-based global drone firm Auterion during the signing of the agreement in Kigali on Tuesday, December 20. Courtesy
Health
Global drone firm to establish knowledge hub in Rwanda
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
AK47 rifles.
Africa
UN lifts arms embargo on DR Congo
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
Workers on duty at Kitabi Tea Factory in Nyamagabe District on Thursday, December 15. Rwanda’s economy grew 10 per cent in the third quarter of 2022. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Economy
Services shine as economy registers double-digit growth
Tuesday, December 20, 2022
A scene of a fatal accident of a truck at Zindiro, in Gasabo District on Monday evening, December 19. Courtesy
Crime
Police hunt for truck driver who fled scene after fatal city accident
Tuesday, December 20, 2022
Zipline's drone delivers blood in Rwanda. Zipline has secured $61 million in a new deal with Rwanda in a bid to expand operations in the country. Courtesy
Health
Rwanda, Zipline ink $61 million deal to scale operations
Friday, December 16, 2022
President Paul Kagame speaks during an interview with Alastair L. Clement, on the sidelines of the U.S-Africa Summit in Washington D.C on December 14, 2022. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Security
Security situation in DR Congo is not Rwanda’s problem- Kagame
Thursday, December 15, 2022
President Kagame meets with President Patrice Talon of Benin on the sidelines of the ongoing US-Africa leaders summit, underway in Washington DC. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Africa
Kagame, Benin president explore greater ties
Thursday, December 15, 2022
President Kagame takes part in a meeting convened by EAC Chair President and ICGLR Chair to review and exchange views on the full implementation of the Luanda Roadmap and Nairobi Process in Washington D.C, United States on the sidelines of the US-Africa leaders summit. Photo: Village Urugwiro
Africa
Kagame, Ndayishimiye attend regional talks on DR Congo
Thursday, December 15, 2022
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Dr. Vincent Biruta and Priti Patel the former Home Secretary of the United Kingdom exchange the documents after signing the deal in Kigali on April 14, 2022.
Rwanda
UK optimistic over Rwanda migration deal ahead of court verdict
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
British High Commissioner to Rwanda, Omar Daair addresses journalists in Kigali , on Wednesday, December 14. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda
UK envoy 'regrets' delay in trying Genocide fugitives
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
A screenshot of people try to help victims of road accident at Kicukiro Centre on Tuesday,evening on December 13. According to Police two people were confirmed dead and several injured.
Rwanda
Two dead, several injured in city accident
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
Chief Executive Officer of the Rwanda Space Agency, Col Ngabo Francis (Left) and the Nigerian representative sign the agreement in Washington on December 13. Courtesy
Aviation
Rwanda signs key global space deal
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
Members of FARDC and M23 delegations during talks at Kibumba earlier Tuesday, December 13. Net photos.
Africa
M23, DR Congo army hold talks
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
Some of African leaders on their arrival in Washington for the second US-Africa Leaders’ summit, on Tuesday, December 13. Internet
International
US-Africa summit: five things you should know
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
Local software firm, Rwanda Build Program (RWBuild) that designed 912Rwanda, an electronic platform that uses data to improve pre-hospital transport of injured people
Technology
Local tech company secures Rwf4bn to speed hospital transfers
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
Innovators, entrepreneurs at Norrsken in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Technology
Rwandan startups stand to win Rwf1bn in continental contest
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
Winners pose for a group photo at the closing ceremony of Hanga Pitchfest at BK Arena, on December 10. Photo: Craish Bahizi.
Rwanda
Hanga Pitchfest, a path to innovation-led opportunities
Monday, December 12, 2022

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