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 Emmanuel Ntirenganya
Emmanuel Ntirenganya
Heads of State at the 24th Ordinary Summit of the East African Community Heads of State held in Arusha, Tanzania, on November 30. Courtesy
Africa
EAC to recognise French, Kiswahili as official languages
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President Ruto takes over EAC Chairmanship, outlines priorities 
James Kabarebe, Rwanda’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs in Charge of Regional Cooperation, speaks at a high-level side event to celebrate EAC's 25th Anniversary, on November 29, in Arusha, Tanzania (courtesy photo)
Africa
EAC silver jubilee: Kabarebe calls for greater efforts to unlock bloc’s potential
RSSB chief executive Regis Rugemanshuro.
Mandatory pension contributions to double in January 
A female taxi moto driver Josie Nsanzingoma and her client on an  Ampersand e-motorbike in Kigali. File
Energy
What next as govt moves to phase out fuel-run motos
Patricie Uwase, the Chief Executive Officer of Rwanda Cooperation Initiative (RCI) signed the agreement on behalf of Rwanda on Wednesday, November 20.
Technology
Rwanda set to help digitise Guinea’s public procurement
Chicken, eggs, avocados, carrots, and broccoli.  The World Bank has pointed to a shift in consumption among Rwandan residents, from  a diet rich cereals and beans to one consisting of more livestock-sourced products, horticulture, and processed foods and beverages. Internet Photo
Agriculture
Experts weigh in on Rwanda’s domestic food demand outlook
 A primary school teacher delivers a lesson at a Catholic primary school in the Gatsata sector, Gasabo District, in Kigali. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Education
English tests: why teachers face possible dismissal
Some participants at the fourth General Assembly of APPN in Kigali, November 12, 2024 (courtesy)
Featured
APPN assembly: Experts hold sustainable public procurement to spur eco-friendly innovation
John Rwangombwa, the Governor of the National Bank of Rwanda (BNR), explains the reasons behind lending rate decisions to parliamentarians on November 18
Economy
Central bank governor Rwangombwa explains lending rate decisions to parliamentarians
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Rwanda
We shall not compromise on those that want to sabotage our unity - Kagame
First Lady Jeannette Kagame speaks during the 17th annual forum of Unity Club Intwararumuri, in Kigali, on Saturday, November 16.
Rwanda
First Lady implores leaders to serve with love
A landscape view of Rugando area in Kigali. Land titles have become a reliable tool for financial transactions, with over 139,700 plots mortgaged for loans totalling $17 billion (approximately Rwf23 trillion) in the country. Photo courtesy
Rwanda
Over 139,000 land parcels mortgaged for $17bn loans
L-R: Narcisse Dushimimana, who was Head of the Mining Regulation and Inspection Department in Rwanda Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board, Spridio Nshimiyimana, who was Forest Management Division Manager in Rwanda Forestry Authority, Germain Musonera who was Policy Analyst in the Government Action Coordination Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister, Jean Pierre Rudatinya, who was Director of the Forest Management Unit in Rwanda Forestry Authority.
Rwanda
PM orders dismissal of four officials from public service
The National Land Authority (NLA) suggests fund to cushion good-faith plot buyers against disputes. Courtesy Photo
Rwanda
Land authority suggests fund to cushion good-faith plot buyers against disputes
Gishwati-Mukura, one of four national parks in the country consists of two separate forests, the larger Gishwati and the smaller Mukura. As of October 25, 2024, new community committees for Rwanda’s national parks will provide locals with a structured role in park management. Photo courtesy
Environment
New community committees for national parks to foster conservation efforts
The World Health Organization (WHO) announced that Rwanda achieved a significant milestone in its efforts to combat the Marburg virus disease outbreak on November 9
Marburg Virus
WHO hails Rwanda Marburg 'milestone'
Some of the people who were granted Rwandan nationality took oath at Gasabo District on November 8, 2024. Courtesy
What does it take to get Rwandan nationality?

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