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Germain Nsanzimana
Germain Nsanzimana
Miners dig for sand in Satinsyi River in Kageyo Sector, Ngororero District. Photo by Germain Nsanzimana
Crime
Western Province issues stark warning against illegal mining
Wednesday, September 03, 2025
The UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, touring Nkamira Transit Camp on Friday, August 29. Photos by Germain Nsanzimana.
Africa
UNHCR boss urges peace in DR Congo to enable safe return of refugees
Friday, August 29, 2025
Rwandan citizens returning from various parts of DR Congo arrived at the Grande Barrière border post in Rubavu District on Monday, August 25. Photo by Germain Nsanzimana
Africa
FDLR threatens any Rwandan intending to go back home, say returnees from DR Congo
Monday, August 25, 2025
Some of the 532 Rwandan citizens repatriated from DR Congo, in the latest repatriation supported by the UN Refugee Agency. Photos by Germain Nsanzimana
Rwanda
PHOTOS: Over 500 Rwandans return from DR Congo
Monday, August 25, 2025
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Rubavu: Families call for mind-set change to curb domestic conflicts
Saturday, August 23, 2025
Major General Eugene Nkubito, Commander of the 3rd Division in Western Province speaking during the meeting in Cyanzarwe Sector. Photos by Germain Nsanzimana
Security
Western Province: Authorities call for vigilance about FDLR
Friday, August 22, 2025
Deo Ruhagazi, Deputy Director of the RWCA, said many families still rely on firewood from the buffer zone.
Environment
Burera residents push for clean energy to protect Rugezi wetland
Friday, August 22, 2025
Gihira Water Treatment Plant in Rubavu, located at Sebeya River that was temporary closed due to heavy rain
Environment
Three water treatment plants stop operations due to floods
Monday, August 18, 2025
Uganda's UPDF 2 Division captain receives the trophy after his side beat RDF 8-7 on penalties. The two sides had settled for a 1-1 draw in regulation time-courtesy photos.
Football
Photos: Uganda beat Rwanda in friendly military football match
Saturday, August 16, 2025
Mayor Prosper Mulindwa speaks to the media on the issue of "ghost" and "dormant NGOs" in Rubavu District, warning that funds are for the people of Rubavu and Rwandans not for personal interests. Photo by Germain Nsanzimana.
Rwanda
Rubavu mayor urges NGOs to focus on citizen welfare, cut wasteful spending
Thursday, August 14, 2025
Grassroots leaders in Rubavu District attend the ongoing training, by Never Again Rwanda, in the border districts of Rubavu, Huye, Gisagara, Nyagatare, and Kayonza. The program equips them with the skills to address the deep-rooted psychological wounds to improve service delivery. Photos by Germain Nsanzimana.
Health
Rubavu officials tipped on trauma, hate speech
Monday, August 11, 2025
NCBA Bank Rwanda officials and senior delegates pose for a group photo during the opening ceremony on Friday, August 8.  NCBA Bank Rwanda is currently present in Kigali with four branches and in other districts of Musanze, Nyagatare, Rubavu, and Kayonza.
Featured
NCBA Bank Rwanda expands footprint to Western Province with new Rubavu branch
Sunday, August 10, 2025
One of the rehabilitated houses in Cyanzarwe Sector, Rubavu District. Photo by Germain Nsanzimana.
Africa
Rwanda completes rehabilitation of damages caused by DR Congo shelling
Thursday, August 07, 2025
The Gorilla Naming Ceremony, better known as Kwita Izina, will take place on September 5. File
Tourism
Kwita Izina: 40 gorilla babies to be named this year
Wednesday, August 06, 2025
Officials during the launch of new emission-free buses in secondary cities in Rubavu town. The move is part of efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions as per climate action agenda in the country. Courtesy
Environment
First-ever electric coaches rollout in secondary cities
Monday, August 04, 2025
The inauguration of a newly built communal water spring tank, among 10 planned in Kageyo Sector, provides clear water to the community. Photos by Germain Nsanzimana
Featured
Featured: Raising The Village boosts agricultural sustainability in Ngororero, Nyabihu districts
Saturday, August 02, 2025
The ongoing construction works for modern Faecal Sludge Treatment Plants (FSTPs) and landfill in Rusizi District. Photo: Courtesy
Environment
Musanze, Karongi to get new waste treatment facilities
Monday, July 28, 2025
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Education
Protect children from harm during holidays, says minister
Thursday, July 24, 2025

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