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 Charles Nyandwi
Charles Nyandwi
Heavy rains at Giporoso, Remera Road. Weather reports predict nationwide rainfall between 50 mm and 200 mm slightly below the usual November average of 50 mm to 300 mm. File Photo
Environment
Reduced rainfall forecast in November
A truck drives through Kirehe District in Eastern Province, Rwanda, transporting goods from Tanzania. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Economy
Tanzania unrest disrupts Rwanda-bound cargo
Participants pose for a group photo during the commemoration of World Stroke Day on Wednesday, October 29.
Health
Experts call for specialised stroke units as cases rise in Rwanda
Participants, including members of the Rwanda Union of Little People (RULP), officials, and supporters, gather during Rwanda’s first-ever celebration of International Dwarfism Awareness Day.
Rwanda
Rwandans with dwarfism call for more inclusion
Ambassador Vincent Karega  presents his credentials to President of Algeria Abdelmadjid Tebboune, on Tuesday October 28. Courtesy
International
Amb. Karega presents credentials to Algeria president
Rwanda National Police (RNP) on October 26 warned traders against selling Salama juice products that were recalled from the market this week.
Crime
Questions arise about traders still selling recalled Salama juice
The government previously established minimum prices for staple crops like maize, beans, and Irish potatoes.
Agriculture
Mixed reactions on govt's move to end farm produce price regulation
Police operations carried out between June and August, in collaboration with communities, intercepted nearly 300 kilogrammes of cannabis.
Crime
Police operations intercept 300kg of smuggled cannabis in three months
The Minister of Emergency Management, Maj Gen (Rtd) Albert Murasira addresses delegates  during the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, in Kigali on October 23. Courtesy
Environment
Call for prevention measures after disasters kill 35 people since September
Meteo Rwanda has warned of heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and strong winds in several parts of the country between October 21 and 31. File
Environment
Heavy rainfall, strong winds expected in late October - Meteo
The Rwanda Investigation Bureau on Tuesday, October 21, announced the arrest of evangelist Emmanuel Bucyanayandi for allegedly deceiving followers with false miracle claims and soliciting money from them. Courtesy
Crime
RIB arrests man over ‘posing as prophet, extorting people’
RNP arrested three foreign students from the University of Lay Adventists of Kigali for allegedly assaulting and injuring two motorcyclists in Gatenga Sector, Kicukiro District on Monday, October 20.
Crime
Three foreign students arrested over assault in Kicukiro
Dr. Joseph Mucumbitsi, a consultant pediatrician and cardiologist, addresses delegates during the dissemination of “EAC Regional Strategic Framework for Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable Diseases (2024–2030),” on Friday, October 17, in Kigali. Courtesy
Health
Political will key to tackling NCDs in East Africa, say health experts
Flora Mutezigaju, Deputy Director General of REB, delvers her remarks at the meeting. Courtesy
Education
Woman finds hope as her autistic son improves through playful learning
Senior military officers from various countries pose for a group photo at the Rwanda Peace Academy in Musanze on Friday, September 19. Courtesy
Security
Rwanda to host Land Forces Commanders Symposium
Alex Diaw, General Retail Manager at Maraz, a Senegalese luxury leather goods company operating in Kigali on what President Faye's visit to Rwanda means.
Economy
Senegalese business community in Rwanda react to presidential visit
Six people were killed and another injured following torrential rain in Murama Sector, Kayonza District, on Thursday, October 16. Courtesy
Environment
Kayonza: Heavy rain kills six, destroys several properties
Providence Umurungi, Chairperson of the National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR), presenting the 20242025 annual activity report, on Wednesday, October 15. Courtesy
Rwanda
Nine key takeaways from new human rights commission report

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