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 Jesca Mutamba
Jesca Mutamba
Delegates pose for a photo during the second EAPCCO–China ministerial dialogue held in Kigali on Wednesday, November 5.
Security
East African police forces, China eye deeper ties
The government is seeking at least $300 million country’s internet coverage gap. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Technology
Rwanda needs Rwf430bn to scale internet coverage, says ICT minister
Workers pack fresh avocados for export at the NAEB packhouse in Kigali. File photo
Economy
Rwanda may soon export avocados to China
Representatives of the Congolese government and the AFCM23 movement sign the declaration of principles in Doha on July 19. File
Africa
DR Congo crisis: Uncertainty looms over Doha peace talks
Government officials gather for a group photo during the closing session of the retreat at Gako Military Academy on November 2.
Rwanda
Local leaders recommit to citizen-centered service delivery
Philippa Kibugu Decuir, founder of BCIEA, speaks during the Breast Cancer Awareness campaign at Green Hills Academy in Kigali on Saturday, November 1. All photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured
I&M Bank joins Ulinzi Walk to champion breast cancer awareness
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Rwanda
How RGB assesses Rwanda’s governance landscape
Doris Uwicyeza Picard, RBG Chief Executive Officer, speaks at the launch of 12th edition of Rwanda Governance Scorecard on Friday, October 31. Courtesy of RGB
Security
Security tops governance index as citizen participation improves
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

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