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 Alice Umutesi
Alice Umutesi
President Paul Kagame speaks at the Giants of Africa Festival opening show on Sunday, July 27, at BK Arena in Kigali. The event marked the start of a week-long celebration of youth, sport, and culture, running until August 2.
Rwanda
Africa needs to believe in the giant that it is, says Kagame
Masai Ujiri the founder of Giants of Africa-File
Basketball
Masai Ujiri challenges African youth to dream bigger
On Thursday, July 24, President Paul Kagame appointed Dr. Bernadette Arakwiye as Minister of Environment and Dominique Habimana as Minister of Local Government.
Politics
Who are Arakwiye and Habimana, the newest ministerial faces
The Edge of Seventeen.
Cinema
Eight must-stream movie gems for your weekend
The Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Africa Medical Supplier, Fabrice Shema Ngoga. Courtesy Photo
Health
A closer look at Africa Medical Supplier’s inaugural corporate bond
Africa Medical Supplier PLC (AMS) has announced a Rwf5 billion corporate bond issuance, approved by Rwanda’s Capital Market Authority (CMA), on Monday, July 21
Business
Africa Medical Supplier announces Rwf5bn inaugural bond
Police spokesperson ACP Boniface Rutikanga said Rwanda National Police is establishing ECD centers to support women in the force by addressing their specific needs and helping them work more effectively. Courtesy of RNP
Women
Rwanda Police plans mothers’ rooms, ECDs for women officers
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Health
Butaro centre to become full teaching hospital, says management
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Featured
RICA hosts job fair to connect final-year students with employers
Fidele Rutayisire, founder and Executive Director of RWAMREC, delivers his remarks during a high-level dialogue at the Kigali Serena Hotel.on July 15. All Photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured
Why faith-based organisations matter in advancing gender equality in Rwanda
The 2025 edition of Kigali Cine Junction film festival opens in Kigali on Friday, July 18-courtesy
Cinema
Cine Junction returns with bigger line-up, spotlight on Senegalese cinema
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Cinema
Movie corner: Seven new picks on your weekend watchlist
A pharmacist holds a vial of lenacapavir, the new HIV prevention injectable drug, at the Desmond Tutu Health Foundation's Masiphumelele Research Site, in Cape Town, South Africa, Tuesday, July 23, 2024, which was one of the sites for Gilead's lenacapavir drug trial. (AP Photo/Nardus Engelbrecht, File)
Health
Rwanda in talks to get new HIV injectable drug
Minister of Health, Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana, and  Samuel Dusengiyumva, Mayor of the City of Kigali,  joined Kigali residents for the bi-monthly Car Free Day sports activities on June 13, Courtesy
Health
Rwandan youth must be vigilant as HIV remains a threat, says minister
Maj. Gen Alex Kagame, the Chief of Staff of the Rwanda Reserve Force, speaks during the 98th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army on July 11.
Security
China reaffirms commitment to strengthening military ties with Rwanda
The Rwandan community in the United States, at the Rwanda Convention event held on July 5 in Dallas, Texas. Courtesy
Business
How Rwanda diaspora homecoming could boost investment
Jim Carrey and Kate Winslet in ‘Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind-courtesy
Cinema
Seven movies to add to your weekend watchlist
United States President Donald Trump has announced that he expects to meet the Presidents of Rwanda and DR Congo in the next couple of weeks.
Africa
Trump says to meet Rwanda, DR Congo presidents in coming weeks

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