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 Alice Umutesi
Alice Umutesi
The New Times
Kwibuka
Kwibuka31: AVEGA leads discussions on unity, trauma, emotional healing ahead of commemoration
The Leather Value Chain Project was launched on Friday, April 4 at the Ministry of Trade and Industry. Courtesy
Economy
Rwanda’s leather value chain gets Rwf1.4bn boost
La Dolce Villa.
Cinema
Seven new films to add to your weekend movie marathon
Panelists engage in a discussion during the ceremony  of the International Women's Day on March 25. All photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured
FEATURED: Gender norms, financial barriers still hinder Rwandan women—RWAMREC
Rex Kazadi, a candidate for DR Congo’s December 2023 presidential elections, has joined the Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFCM23) rebellion’s ranks. Courtesy
Africa
DR Congo crisis: Former presidential candidate Rex Kazadi joins AFC/M23 – reports
Alliance fleuve Congo coordinator Corneille Nangaa gestures during a press conference in Goma, the capital of North Kivu Province, in January. Nangaa has appealed to the entire DR Congo diaspora to join the cause for liberating the country.
Africa
AFC/M23 rallies Congolese diaspora to join struggle
Prof. Jean Ngamije, the Vice Chancellor of UNILAK and Philippe Maussire, the Mayor of Avenay Val D’Or during the signing ceremony in Kigali on Friday, March 28. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Featured
UNILAK, Avenay Val D’Or France, sign MoU to strengthen cultural, educational ties
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Rwanda
Kagame tasks new RIB boss to tackle economic, cyber crimes
AYuTe Africa Challenge Rwanda 2025: Top five finalists and Bootcamp judges. From left to right Muyombano Happy Axel, Niyidukunda Mugeni Euphrosine, Alimas Hakizimana, Muhiza Frank, Tresor Gashonga, Sabina Marie Rose, Malik Shaffy, and Dr. Damien Shumbusho.
Featured
FEATURED: Five agripreneurs advance to AYuTe Rwanda 2025 finals, eyeing Rwf50m prize
Maitre Gims' controversial concert was postponed after Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo claimed that its day, April 7, was 'ill-chosen’.
Crime
Maitre Gims’ controversial April 7 concert postponed
The cast of Gladiator 2 boasts some of Hollywood's biggest names, ranging from legendary actors to up-and-coming star-File
Cinema
Cinema corner: Classic movies on your watchlist this weekend
Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo urged the police prefect to cancel the ‘ill-chosen’ concert.
International
Paris Police Prefect calls for postponement of ‘controversial’ April 7 concert
Genocide monument that was constructed for commemorating the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi,  in France in 2022. Courtesy
Kwibuka
Paris Mayor asks police to stop ‘ill-chosen’ April 7 concert
The top 10 young agritech innovators nominated for the second edition of the AYuTe Africa Challenge Rwanda 2025. The 10 Bootcamp attendees: Niyidukunda Mugeni Euphrosine, Sabina Marie Rose, Tresor Gashonga, Alfred Tuyisingize, Charles Nshimiyimana, Ineza Gakwaya Ketia, Happy Axel Muyombano, Muhiza Frank, Peter Bora Uzima, Kayitare Gisa Patrick. Courtesy
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FEATURED: Top 10 young agritech innovators begin Heifer’s AYuTe Africa Challenge Rwanda boot camp
Rwanda joined the global community in reaffirming its commitment to consumer rights and environmental sustainability as the world marked World Consumer Rights Day (WCRD).
Featured
FEATURED: Rwanda expands Consumer Rights Day into month-long drive for green, clean environment
Access Bank Rwanda Plc, through its W Initiative, has partnered with RBC to provide free breast cancer screenings as part of its International Women’s Day celebrations. Courtesy
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FEATURED: Access Bank Rwanda, RBC collaborate to offer free breast cancer screenings
Night Call
Cinema
Movie picks: Top drama, thrillers to watch this weekend
Dr Laurent Ntaganda, Vice Chancellor of the Catholic University of Rwanda and Hannington Namara, Managing Director of Equity Bank sign the agreement in Kigali on March 20. Photos by Keza
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FEATURED: Equity Bank, Catholic University of Rwanda team up to uplift youth, women

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