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 Alice Umutesi
Alice Umutesi
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Economy
Rwanda, Azerbaijan sign five cooperation agreements
Upon arrival in Baku, on Friday, September 19, President Kagame was welcomed by Azerbaijani Deputy Prime Minister Samir Sharifov.
Politics
Kagame, Azerbaijan president to witness signing of key agreements
Breaking Away
Cinema
Eight cycling classics, new releases to stream ahead of UCI race
Fidel Ndahayo, Chief Executive Officer of the Rwanda Atomic Energy Board, speaks at the conference in Vienna on Wednesday, September 17. Courtesy
Energy
Rwanda looks to nuclear energy through small modular reactors
Officials and participants pose for a photo at the inaugural Rwanda Wood Sector Forum (RWSF) on September 17. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
Featured
Rwanda eyes sustainable growth in wood industry at first-ever sector forum
Christa Umuhoza, Imbuto Foundation new Deputy Director General. COURTESY
Christa Umuhoza appointed deputy director general of Imbuto Foundation
Team Rwanda rider cheers on a fan  during a training session in the routes that will be used during the 2025 UCI Road World Championships in Kigali, on Sunday, September 14.
Cycling
How Rwanda positioned itself to host UCI cycling race
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International
Kagame meets Qatari leader, expresses solidarity after Israeli strike in Doha
Kigali International Financial Centre CEO Hortense Mudenge speaks during the launch.
Finance
Rwanda launches Africa's second Green Taxonomy plan: This is what it means
A view of the ongoing construction activities of Inzovu Mall at Kimihurura in Kigali. Inzovu Mall will feature a retail and leisure hub, a four-star Odalys hotel, a business center, and modern offices. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
Business
Inzovu Mall developer, French retailer to open 10 supermarkets in Rwanda
President Paul Kagame receives Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed, Chairman of the National Media Office (NMO) and the UAE Media Council, at Village Urugwiro on Tuesday, September 9. Photo by Village Urugwiro
International
Kagame, UAE official discuss media cooperation
President Paul Kagame received letters of credence of Casper Stenger Jensen of Denmark,  on Monday, September 8. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Rwanda
PHOTOS: Kagame receives credentials from four new envoys
The Prime Minister (centre) flanked by other officials during a guided  tour of Shema power plant on Saturday, on September 6, in Rubavu Districtr. ALL PHOTOS BY OLIVIER MUGWIZA
Energy
Rwanda seeks to maximise power production from Lake Kivu
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva and the namers pose for a family photo at Kwita Izina ceremony in Kinigi, Musanze District, on Friday, September 5. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Tourism
Kwita Izina: Stories behind this year’s gorilla names
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva delivers his remarks during the 20th Kwita Izina  ceremony in Kinigi, Musanze District on September 5.
Tourism
Kwita Izina: PM Nsengiyumva urges expansion of gorilla habitat
40 baby mountain gorillas, including 18 born in 2024, will be named during the ceremony traditionally held in Kinigi.
Tourism
Kwita Izina: Who will name baby gorillas this year?
Dr Diane Karusisi, CEO of Bank of Kigali and BK Group boss Uzziel Ndagijimana during the presentation of the results on August 29. Courtesy
Featured
BK Group mid-year 2025 results highlight impact beyond profits
Colonel Guillaume Eboko speaks to journalists in Goma
Africa
How one FARDC Colonel became police commander in M23-held Goma

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