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Michel Nkurunziza

Michel Nkurunziza

A laboratory technician on duty at Rwanda Forensic Laboratory. The institution has revealed a significant surge in the number of paternity tests conducted, soaring from 168 in 2018-19 to 780 in 2022-23. Photo: File.

Children are collateral damage as DNA paternity tests rise

Thursday, July 13, 2023

Delegates pose for a group photo at the conference on the most effective approaches to address conflicts, promote human well-being, and achieve sustainable peace on Tuesday,July 12. All photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana

FEATURED: Experts explore effective approaches for sustainability in peace, education

Wednesday, July 12, 2023

Francis Bushayija, the president of COOPRIKA-Cyunuzi cooperative in Kirehe and Ngoma districts (4th right), tours the rice plantation with other members. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana

How Agaciro-funded firm has changed the fortunes of Kirehe, Ngoma rice farmers

Wednesday, July 12, 2023

Govenor Jim Pillen ( in red tie) , Ambassador Mathilde, Maj. Gen Daryl Bohac ( next to Amb) and new incoming Adjutant General Major Gen. Craig W. Strong.

Rwandan envoy honours U.S. army general

Tuesday, July 11, 2023

The newly constructed dam will serve to retain a portion of the floodwater and release it at a controlled flow rate.

Govt completes construction of River Sebeya flood retention dam

Monday, July 10, 2023

A view of the ongoing construction works on the proposed 43.5MW Nyabarongo II hydropower plant in Gakenke District. Authorities have announced that, effective July 10, a segment of the Giticyinyoni–Nzove–Ruli–Gakenke road will be closed to pave way for the dam expansion. Courtesy.

Nyabarongo II hydroelectric dam construction works force road closure

Monday, July 10, 2023

Illicit financial flows in Africa are estimated between $50 billion and $80 billion annually.

Rwanda on course to tackle illicit financial flows

Monday, July 10, 2023

A view of Nyabugogo taxis park in Kigali. According to the City of Kigali, Nyabugogo transit hub is set to be revamped to increase its capacity to receive many buses. PHOTO BY CRAISH BAHIZI

Top five projects awaiting Rwf265bn budget in City of Kigali

Monday, July 10, 2023

Rwanda’s Ambassador to the US, Mathilde Mukantabana addresses delegates during the celebration of the 29th anniversary of Rwanda’s liberation in USA, on Thursday, July 6

Amb Mukantabana talks Rwanda’s journey to recovery

Saturday, July 08, 2023

Roopak Gorajia, sales and marketing Director at ABG (left), Daniel Musafiri, Director of Business Management at NCBA Bank (middle) and Senthil Ganesh, the Managing Director of ABG (right), during the launch of the new partnership between Akagera Business Group (ABG) and NCBA Bank Rwanda in Kigali on July 6. Photos by Craish Bahizi

Akagera Business Group and NCBA Bank deal enables easier and more affordable car ownership

Friday, July 07, 2023

The participants pose for a group photo after the workshop on Thursday, July 29. PHOTOS BY EMMANUEL DUSHIMIMANA

FEATURED - Empowering female peacekeepers: The Dallaire Institute facilitates experience sharing in child protection

Wednesday, July 05, 2023

A flooded area in Nyundo sector, Rubavu. Environment and climate change experts have called for a probe into deforestation, land degradation, and mining activities that have triggered the increase in soil erosion and flooding .

Scientists call for probe into deforestation, illegal mining

Monday, July 03, 2023

Clare Akamanzi, Rwanda Development Board CEO, addresses delegates during the EU-Rwanda forum in Kigali on June 26. Courtesy

RDB unveils mineral reserves seeking investors for value addition

Wednesday, June 28, 2023

All photos by Craish Bahizi

25 eco-friendly businesses selected for 7th edition of BK Urumuri initiative

Wednesday, June 28, 2023

Faustin Karambizi in his maize plantation ,while calling a member of their cooperative to exchange ideas on the improvement of their farming.

How mobile phones are helping farmers to access agricultural services in Rwanda

Tuesday, June 27, 2023

Workers sort some e-waste at National E-Waste Recycling Facility in Bugesera District. Rwanda’s total mercury releases into air, water, oil, by-products, and impurities, land and general waste stood at 19,558.85 kilogrammes. File

Report identifies gaps in curbing adverse effects of mercury pollution

Tuesday, June 27, 2023

Jean Marie Vianney Kagenza, Team Leader of the Green Gicumbi project. Photos: Courtesy.

GCF-funded ‘Green Gicumbi’ to strengthen district’s climate resilience

Tuesday, June 27, 2023

Yamina Karitanyi, Chief Executive Officer of the Rwanda Mines, Petroleum, and Gas Board and Martin Kraft, GIZ Country Director exchange documents during the signing of the agreement in Kigali on Monday, June 26. Courtesy

Rwanda secures over Rwf5 billion to minimize environmental impact of mining

Monday, June 26, 2023