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Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Olivier Nduhungirehe addresses the UN Human Rights Council  on Wednesday, February 26. Courtesy
Africa
DR Congo: Nduhungirehe asks UN to act on killings of Tutsi
The government of Rwanda has called out the United Kingdom for taking sides in the eastern DR Congo crisis. File
Africa
Rwanda criticises UK for 'taking sides' in DR Congo crisis
Rwandans living in the United Kingdom have written a letter to David Lammy, the Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom, expressing concerns over the UK’s position on the crisis in eastern DR Congo.
Africa
Rwandans ‘express deep concern’ over UK's stance on DR Congo crisis, broader implications for region’s peace
Professor Faustin Ntirenganya, President of the Rwanda Surgical Society Speaking at the Pan-African Surgical Conference in Kigali on Monday, February 24.  Photo by Craish Bahizi
Health
Inside Rwanda’s efforts to increase number of surgeons
President Paul Kagame, meets with David Lammy, the Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom  at Village Urugwiro on Saturday, February 22. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Africa
Kagame, UK Foreign Secretary discuss DR Congo crisis
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Africa
Gen Muganga attends EAC defence chiefs meet on DR Congo crisis
Delegates pose for a group photo at the opening of the Third Annual East African Court of Justice Judicial Conference, in Kigali on February 18. Craish BAHIZI
Technology
AI in courts: What to consider before roll out
The East African Court of Justice (EACJ) will hear 19 cases involving East African Community (EAC) partner states between February and March during a rotational session in Kigali. Courtesy
Law
East African court to hear about 20 cases in Kigali this month
The government has introduced a new tax on foreign digital services like Netflix and Amazon among others. Courtesy
Economy
Tax on foreign digital services: How will it be implemented?
The government has introduced a new tax on foreign digital services like Netflix and Amazon among others.
Economy
Rwanda imposes tax on Netflix, Amazon, other foreign digital services
There are more than 210,000 Rwandan adults living with HIV, and almost all of them are receiving ARV treatment. Emmanuel Dushimimana
Health
ARV treatment: Why Rwanda needs to gradually wean off donors
Rwanda Networks of People Living with HIV/AIDS (RRP+ Rwanda) has said that it is concerned over the uncertainty surrounding the future for HIV programs funding. File
Health
Rwandans living with HIV wary of uncertainty in US funding
President Paul Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame lay a wreath at the National Heroes Mausoleum in honor of National Heroes Day, on Saturday, February 1. 2025. Olivier Mugwiza
Rwanda
Kagame, First Lady honour Rwandan heroes
The Ugandan Ministry of Health, on Thursday, January 30, announced that it had confirmed an outbreak of the Ebola Virus Disease in Kampala.
International
Ebola outbreak confirmed in Uganda
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Rwanda
Kagame receives Zambian president’s special envoy
Ombudsman Madeleine Nirere   and her deputies during the presentation of the 2024 Ombudsman’s annual report to parliament on Monday, January 6. Courtesy
Rwanda
Ombudsman decries high volume of citizens’ complaints
The number of domestic air passengers in Rwanda rose significantly by 42.5 percent, from 15,821 in 2022, to 22,547 in 2023. File
Aviation
Domestic air passengers in Rwanda increase by over 40 percent
Miners in a tunnel in Rulindo District. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Economy
2024 in mining: New lithium exploration efforts, revenue targets, beryllium challenges

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