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South Korea's Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok speaks during a press conference with foreign media in Seoul, Dec. 18. Yonhap
International
Rwanda-Korea double taxation avoidance treaty takes effect
Thursday, December 19, 2024
Festus Irungu hands over equipment to Dr. Martin Kimemia (Left) as the Board of trustees Representative, Antony Kamau looks on, at Mount Kigali University campus. Courtesy
Featured
Rwanda Media Programme donates journalism training equipment to Mount Kigali University
Thursday, December 19, 2024
Participants pose for a group photo during launch of the first food systems and climate-resilient-centric Strategic Plan for Agriculture Transformation on December 6. Courtesy
Featured
PSTA5: GAIN Chief lauds govt, pledges more support
Thursday, December 19, 2024
Angolan Foreign Minister Tete Antonio delivered a message by President João Lourenço to President Paul Kagame.
Security
Kagame receives message from Angolan president
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
(L-R) Jochen Saleth, German Development Bank KfW Country Director, the German Ambassador to Rwanda, Heike Uta Dettmann, Yusuf Murangwa, the Minister of Finance and Economic Planning and Juliet Kabera, the Director General of the Rwanda Environment Management Authority, pose for a photo at the signing ceremony in Kigali on Wednesday, December 18. Courtesy
Infrastructure
Rwanda secures Rwf30bn German grant to boost urban development
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
A plot to assassinate Pope Francis during a trip to Iraq was stopped following a tip-off from British intelligence. Courtesy
International
Pope assassination plot foiled by UK intelligence – reports
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
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Health
President Macron: Rwanda’s primary healthcare model exemplary
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Rwanda’s Inspector General of Police (IGP) Felix Namuhoranye and his host, CG Demelash Gebre Michael Weldeyes, sign a memorandum of understanding on Monday, December 16. Courtesy
Security
Rwanda, Ethiopia police ink pact to combat terrorism
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Kenya's former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, Madagascar's former Foreign Affairs Minister Richard Randriamandrato and Djibouti's Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Minister Mahamoud Ali Youssouf.
Africa
Candidates for AU top job present visions
Monday, December 16, 2024
Dr. Martin Kimemia (in a blue suit) is joined by staff and students in bidding farewell to Aubin Byishimo at the Mount Kigali University campus. Courtesy
Featured
FEATURED: Mount Kigali University’s German language programme bears fruit as first graduate lands job in Austria
Monday, December 16, 2024
Ambassador James Ngango presented his letters of credence to President Nataša Pirc Musar of Slovenia, at the Presidential Palace in Ljubljana, on Friday, December 13. Courtesy
International
Amb James Ngango presents credentials to Slovenia president
Saturday, December 14, 2024
European mercenaries take a picture with a Congolese soldier as they brandish their guns. Courtesy.
Security
Well-paid mercenaries in DR Congo causing ‘jealousy’ within FARDC ranks
Saturday, December 14, 2024
President Kagame poses for a photo with a delegation from the Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation at Village Urugwiro on Thursday, December 12. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Health
President Kagame receives Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation delegation
Thursday, December 12, 2024
Aerial view of Ruhango District. Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) urges taxpayers liable for immovable property tax to declare and pay early, ahead of the December 31, 2024. Courtesy
Featured
FEATURED: Declare your immovable property tax today, avoid procrastination
Thursday, December 12, 2024
Defending world champion GM Ding Liren (right) eyes his challenger, Indian star GM Gukesh Dommaraju (left), during Game 14 of the 2024 FIDE World Championship match at Singapore's Equarius Hotel in Resorts World Sentosa, on Thursday, December 12. Courtesy of FIDE
Other Sports
India’s Gukesh wins World Chess Championship 2024
Thursday, December 12, 2024
John Mirenge, the Ambassador of Rwanda to the UAE and Mohamed Saif Al Suwaidi, the Director General of Abu Dhabi Fund for Development sign the agreement in UAE.
Rwanda
Rwanda, Abu Dhabi Fund sign $25m loan agreement to enhance water security
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Following the death of WHO Regional Director for Africa-elect Faustine Ndugulile, who passed on on November 27, Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan announces new candidate. COURTESY
Africa
Tanzania: President Samia announces new candidate for WHO Africa regional director
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
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Rwanda
Race star Naomi Schiff inspires over 100 Rwandan girls at FIA track event
Wednesday, December 11, 2024

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