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 Emmanuel Ntirenganya
Emmanuel Ntirenganya
Gen Mbaye Cissé, the Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Senegal, arrives at Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) Headquarters for an official visit on  May 6. Courtesy
Security
Senegalese army chief pledges greater security cooperation with RDF
Workers on duty during Kigali Infrastructure Project (KIP) that consists of construction roads totaling more than 215 km, which was hindered by funding shortages.  Craish Bahizi
Infrastructure
City of Kigali vows to fast-track major road project after budget constraints
BasiGo and AC Mobility aim to deliver 200 electric buses to bus operators in the country by the end of 2024. Courtesy
Rwanda
Why Rwanda is attracting increased investments
Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Uzziel Ndagijimana addresses members of parliament both chambers on Monday, May 6. Courtesy
Economy
National budget increases by 11%, climate change among priorities
Auditor General Alexis Kamuhire presents the 2022-23 annual report to both chambers of Parliament, on Wednesday, April 24. Photo Courtesy.
Rwanda
Key findings in 2022-2023 Auditor General’s report
Mugunga displacement site near Goma, eastern DR Congo. © UNHCR/Blaise Sanyila
Rwanda
Rwanda dismisses reports on camp bombing in DR Congo
The Director General of Rwanda Basic Education Board (REB), Nelson Mbarushimana, addresses members of the Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on May 2. Courtesy
Education
Rwanda uses tech to monitor teachers, remote learning
Major General Emmanuel Bayingana delivers a presentation on stopping the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, and building the unity of Rwandans in a sustainable way, during an event to commemorate the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi held at Parliament buildings in Kigali, on May 3, 2024 (Courtesy).
Rwanda
Maj Gen Bayingana on RPF/A bravery in stopping 1994 Genocide, hope for brighter future
A view of the Busanza Automated Driving Test Centre located in Busanza, Kicukiro district. The centre will give individuals a more streamlined and convenient experience when undertaking driving license examinations. Courtesy photo
Featured
Rwanda National Police introduce Busanza Automated Driving Test Centre
Rwanda armed forces’ shop (AFOS) has been granted authority to make investments under a bill that was passed by the Lower House on May 2. Courtesy
Economy
Rwandan armed forces' shop to get investment powers in new bill
Judith Uwizeye,  the Minister in the Office of the President (R), explains proposals in the draft law governing NGOs, on May 2, 2024 as Rwanda Governance Board CEO Usta Kaitesi looks on . Photo by Emmanuel Ntirenganya
Rwanda
Bill on NGOs: Civil society asks for clarity on operating budget clause
Rwanda Workers’ Trade Union Confederation (CESTRAR) has appealed for low-income earning employees who unable to meet their basic needs. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Economy
Labour union appeals for pay rise amid high cost of living
Members of Tuzamurane Cooperative work in their potato plantation in Musanze District. Sam Ngendahimana
Law
Ten key proposed changes in Rwanda’s cooperative bill
A sewage suction truck on duty in Kigali. File
Infrastructure
Chinese engineering firm embarks on Kigali sewerage system project
During the event, mourners observed a moment of silence to pay tribute to the victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi in Benin on Saturday
Kwibuka
Rwandans in Benin commemorate Genocide with a call to shun its denial
A worker sorts the processed gold at Rwanda's gold refinery plant in Kigali. Rwanda’s total export receipts reached $3.5 billion (approx. Rwf4.5 trillion), up 17.2 per cent from 2022 revenues. File
Business
UAE was Rwanda’s largest export destination in 2023 – RDB
Delegates follow panelists during the National Investment Forum of the Hand-in-Hand Initiative, which was held on April 23 in Kigali. Courtesy
Featured
FEATURED: Rwanda’s $502m agricultural investment opportunities ‘offer prosperity prospects’
A worker showcases processed gold at Gasabo Gold Refinery (GGR) in Kigali on December 1, 2023. According to RMA, reducing taxes on minerals, including gold, could attract investors to the country, and stimulate interest in selling processed minerals. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Economy
Industry players hopeful about proposed mineral tax changes

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