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 Jesca Mutamba
Jesca Mutamba
A clean cooking initiative aims to deliver Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) kits to 50,000 households. Willy Mucyo
Energy
50,000 households to get LPG gas kits under Rwanda-Saudi initiative
The AFC-M23 movement has vowed to respond to the renewed attacks by the Congolese government and its allied militias. Emmanuel Dushimimana
Africa
AFC/M23 vows self-defence as Kinshasa launches offensive 'on all fronts'
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Olivier Nduhungirehe, and his Somali counterpart, Abdisalam Abdi Ali during the signing ceremony in Kigali on Monday, October 27. Courtesy
International
Rwanda, Somalia sign deal in move to deepen bilateral ties
Fortis Green Housing, a Kigali-based American developer, has launched a $25 million eco-estate in Kigali’s Masaka Sector. Courtesy
Featured
Fortis Green launches its first eco-housing estate in Rwanda
Giraffes in Akagera National Park. The park has been listed among 25 top destinations in 2026 by National Geographic.
Tourism
Akagera park named among world’s top 25 destinations
L-R: The Minister of Defence, Juvenal Marizamunda, EU envoy to the Great Lakes Region Johan Borgstam, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Olivier Nduhungirehe and EU Ambassador to Rwanda Belen Calvo Uyarra pose for a photo on Monday, October 23, in Kigali.
Rwanda
EU envoy to Great Lakes begins four-day visit to Rwanda
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Law
How public officials' asset declaration can escalate into a RIB investigation
Rwandan and Congolese officials pose for a photo with US Senior Advisor for Africa Massad Boulos at a past meeting. File
Africa
Rwanda, DR Congo renew pledge to peace at Washington talks
Ambassador Urujeni Bakuramutsa, delivers Rwanda’s statement at the 16th Session of the UNCTAD Ministerial Conference , in Geneva, on Tuesday, October 21. Courtesy
Rwanda
Rwanda urges inclusive digitisation to bridge global trade, internet divide
AFC-M23 senior officers during the passing out ceremony of new soldiers. October 21 marks seven days since the signing of a ceasefire monitoring agreement between the AFC-M23 movement and the Congolese government.
Africa
What we know as M23, DR Congo set up ceasefire monitoring team
Rwanda Investigation Bureau headquarters at Kimihurura. File
Rwanda
Five govt officials to be investigated over wealth declaration irregularities
Officials inaugurate  the new Early Childhood Development (ECD) and Family Centre in Gateko Cell, Nyarugenge Sector, Bugesera District.
Featured
BK Foundation, Shelter Them open new early childhood centre in Bugesera
Joyland Company Ltd, known for its popular Salama Juice brand, has been ordered to close following violations of quality standards and enforcement of regulatory laws.
Crime
Salama juice producer among factories, pharmacies closed over quality violations
Marie-Immaculée Ingabire, who passed away on October 9 at the age of 63, was laid to rest at Rusororo on Thursday, October 16. Photos by Igihe
Rwanda
Marie-Immaculée Ingabire laid to rest, remembered for compassion to the needy
Kenya’s President, William Ruto, and delegates observe a moment of silence to pay tribute to the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. Courtesy
International
Ruto honours Raila Odinga, declares national mourning
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi also paid tribute, describing Odinga as “a towering statesman and a cherished friend of India.”
International
Top leaders honour Raila Odinga’s legacy
AFC-M23 spokesperson, Lawrence Kanyuka, speaks to journalists in Goma on January 30, 2025. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Africa
DR Congo govt forces 'bombed civilians immediately after ceasefire agreement'
Marie-Immaculée Ingabire, the former chairperson of Transparency International Rwanda Chapter passed away on Thursday, October 9. She will be laid to rest on Thursday, October 16. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Rwanda
Marie-Immaculée Ingabire to be laid to rest on Thursday

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