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The new helmets with higher-quality safe that will be distributed to taxi moto riders in Kigali on Monday, May 27. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Security
PHOTOS: Govt moves to replace taxi motorists’ helmets, improve safety
Israeli medics alongside their Rwandan counterparts attend to a young patient who had just undergone a minimally invasive cardiac surgery procedure. Courtesy
Health
How minimally invasive heart surgeries are saving children’s lives in Rwanda
A new system can monitor harmful gases, such as nitrogen dioxide, at low cost. While typical sensors can be used only once or a few times, the new material works continuously.
Technology
Rwandan scientist leads MIT team in creating high-tech toxic gas detectors
Christian Malanga, 41, was reported to be the leader of Sunday's reportedly ‘failed coup’ attempt in the capital Kinshasa. Internet
Africa
Who was Christian Malanga, the man behind DR Congo’s ‘foiled coup’?
Dr. Patrick Awuah, Founder & President Ashesi University  delivers his remarks during the commemoration of the Genocide against the Tutsi at  Ashesi University on May 17. COURTESY
Kwibuka
Ghanaian university to set up monument in remembrance of Genocide against the Tutsi
President Paul Kagame meets with Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote, on the sidelines of Africa CEO Forum in Kigali , on Saturday, May 18. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Africa
Kagame, Dangote discuss investment, intra-Africa trade
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Crime
RIB arrests genocide suspect who hid in house for 23 years to evade justice
National Electoral Commission volunteers during the previous elections in 2017.  On Friday, May 17, NEC will officially start receiving candidature submissions. Sam Ngendahimana
Elections
Explainer: What are the requirements for presidential candidates?
In February, the IRMCT announced that it will close its Kigali field office on August 31, after almost 30 years of operations in the country. Internet
Crime
Mixed reactions on legacy of UN courts as last ICTR fugitives are confirmed dead
Pictures of children who were killed during the Genocide against the Tutsi. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Kwibuka
May 15, 1994: Children used to kill fellow children
APR BBC squad who played during  the Basketball Africa League (BAL) Sahara conference in Dakar, Senegal, from May 4-12. Courtesy
Basketball
BAL 2024: Why did APR crumble?
Kamonyi Genocide Memorial site. On May 14, 1994, a reoccurrence of mass killings happened in Musambira sector, Kamonyi district  claiming many lives.
Kwibuka
May 14, 1994: Mass killings reoccur in Musambira
Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA) has said that work is underway to fix the internet challenges in Rwanda.
Technology
RURA says ‘international players’ working to fix internet outage affecting East Africa
Felix Nkundimana, the CEO of Jali Finance and Frank Mugisha, the former CEO of Koi Pay sign  the agreement in Kigali. Courtesy
Featured
FEATURED: Jali Finance acquires fintech company, Koi Pay
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Kwibuka
Australian MP praises Rwandan community for preserving genocide memory
UR's Deputy Vice Chancellor for Finance, Francoise Tengera and Zhao Jinsong, Associate Director, IIAS, Tsinghua University, showcase the partners during the  launch of a field station for international and area studies at the University of Rwanda (UR) in Kigali on Thursday, May 9. All photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured
Asia’s top university establishes field station at University of Rwanda
Rwanda’s High Commissioner to New Zealand, Jean de Dieu Uwihanganye ( 2nd R) with other mourners, observe a moment of silence in honour of the victims during the commemoration event in Auckland, New Zealand on April 20,2024. Courtesy
Kwibuka
First-ever Genocide memorial in Asia-Pacific set to be launched
The Chairperson of the National Electoral Commission, Oda Gasinzigwa, speaks during a meeting on the preparedness for the upcoming presidential and parliamentary elections, in Kigali on Wednesday, May 8. Gasinzigwa said that NEC has been working with NIDA and MINALOC to ensure that all residents get IDs in time. Courtesy
Featured
NIDA in race to avail IDs ahead of elections

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