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 Alice Umutesi
Alice Umutesi
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye departs Dakar for an official visit to Rwanda on Friday, October 17. Courtesy
Politics
Senegalese president expected in Rwanda
Illustration of a nuclear power plant. Rwanda plans to have its first nuclear reactor by the early 2030s.
What Russia taught me about Rwanda’s nuclear ambitions
The Italian Job is one of top tech movies you can watch this weekend-courtesy
Cinema
Cinema corner: Eight must-watch tech movies this weekend
President Paul Kagame meets with Raila Odinga at Village Urugwiro in Kigali, on Friday, March 8, 2024. PHOTO BY VILLAGE URUGWIRO
Politics
Kagame: Odinga’s legacy will be remembered for generations
Workers inside the Rwanda Health Intelligence Centre at the official launch on April 3, 2025 in Kigali. Photo by Kellya Keza
Health
What to know about Rwanda's new AI lab for healthcare delivery
The launch took place at the  Africa HealthTech Summit at Kigali Convention Centre.
Health
Rwanda launches AI-powered mobile apps to improve health services
Health Minister Dr Sabin Nsanzimana delivers his remarks during the fourth edition of the Africa Health Tech Summit, taking place at Kigali Convention Centre from October 13-15. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Health
Africa in urgent need of digital health solutions - experts
A money mule is someone who transfers or moves illegally obtained funds on behalf of others, knowingly or unknowingly.
How to spot and avoid money mule scams in Rwanda
Representatives of the pioneering entities pose for a group photo at the event on Wednesday, October 8. All photos by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda
Rwanda awards first Gender Equality Certifications to 26 institutions
Take Shelter
Cinema
Weekend watchlist: Six films that open up conversations on mental health
NCBA Bank Rwanda is supporting 10 children covering their school fees and providing essential learning materials  in Musanze District. Courtesy
Featured
Education: NCBA Bank steps in to “change story” of Musanze children
Yarub Qudah, Jordan’s minister of industry (Left) and Jane Arakwiye, Rwanda’s minister of environment after signing one of the agreements. Photo by RDB media.
Economy
Rwanda, Jordan sign agreements on trade, investment
Medics conduct a scanning exam in Kigali. Rwanda has been advancing clinical trials to tackle pressing health challenges, including by launching the world’s first Marburg virus disease clinical trial in October 2024. Craish BAHIZI
Health
What Rwanda needs to increase clinical research capacity
President Kagame poses for a photo with Juvenal Marizamunda, Minister of Defence and Consolée Uwimana, Minister of Gender and Family Promotion, Minister of State for  ICT and Innovation, Yves Iradukunda.
Politics
Kagame asks Cabinet members to prioritise public interest
First Lady Jeannette Kagame has been given the inaugural Distinguished Recognition Award in Women’s Health by the International Federation of Gynaecologists and Obstetricians (FIGO).
Women
First Lady Jeannette Kagame honoured for championing women’s health
RDF new officers during a morale boosting session at the passing-out ceremony of the 12th intake of Officer Basic Training, at Rwanda Military Academy in Gako. Dan Gatsinzi
Security
New RDF officers pledge to serve Rwanda with patriotism, dedication
President Paul Kagame delivers his remarks during the graduation of the 12th intake of Officer Basic Training, where 1,029 cadets were commissioned as 2nd Lieutenants in RDF at a ceremony held at Rwanda Military Academy in Gako, Bugesera District. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Security
We want you to protect Rwanda, Kagame tells new RDF officers
Some of the 1,029 officer cadets during a parade in a ceremony held at the Rwanda Military Academy in Gako, Bugesera District, on Friday, October 3. All photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Security
PHOTOS: Kagame to commission over 1,000 RDF officer cadets

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