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Minister of Foreign Affairs and International cooperation Dr Vincent Biruta addresses the media in Kigali on May 31. Speaking about the relations between DR Congo and Rwanda, Minister Biruta said that even though Rwanda cannot idly stand in case provocations by the DR Congo continue, it remains committed to the path of dialogue for peace between two countries. Photo Courtesy
Rwanda

Rwanda committed to peaceful resolution of Congo conflict - Biruta

Tuesday, May 31, 2022
Minister for ICT and Innovation Paula Ingabire and Houlin Zhao, Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union sign the host country agreement with ITU team on May 26. Courtesy
Rwanda

Rwanda to host global telecommunication meet

Tuesday, May 31, 2022
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Rwanda

First Lady rallies private sector to support surgical treatments

Friday, May 27, 2022
A view of one of the properties destroyed by rockets from the Congolese side of the border, that also injured several residents in two sectors in Musanze district in Rwanda on May 23.
Rwanda

Rwanda will not be drawn into intra- Congo conflict – Govt Spokesperson

Thursday, May 26, 2022
USAID-Hingaweze project staff showcase drycard devices that will be distributed across the country. Farmers are being trained to use the drycards to help them fight Aflatoxin so as to reduce post-harvest losses. Photo: Courtesy.
Rwanda

Could DryCards be the solution to aflatoxins in grains?

Thursday, May 26, 2022
President Paul Kagame addresses African heads of state during a discussion examining the role of Africa in a changing global order at the ongoing World Economic Forum, in Davos on May 25. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Rwanda

Kagame urges leaders to prioritise Africa before partnering with the world

Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente consults with Dr Akinwumi A. Adesina, President of the African Development Bank, during the banku2019s annual meeting in Accra, Ghana on Tuesday, May 24. The premier said that the governmentu2019s investments in rural areas were part of the drivers of rapid economic recovery from the Covid-19 effect. / Photo: Courtesy.
Rwanda

Premier: Investments in remote areas paved way for early Covid-19 recovery

Wednesday, May 25, 2022
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Rwanda

Kigali Arena rebrands to BK Arena

Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Dr Nesar Ahmed Hamraz (seated, centre) with his wife, Dr Melinda Hamraz, and their children pose for a family photo after an interview in Kigali on May 9. Sam Ngendahimana.
Rwanda

How Afghan Colonel, his family found safety in Rwanda

Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Canadian Minister of International Development, Harjit S. Sajjan and Shelly Whitman, the Executive Director of Dallaire Institute, speak during the news conference on Monday, May 23. / Photos: Craish Bahizi.
Rwanda

Dallaire Institute welcomes Canada’s support to eradicate child soldiers

Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Gabriel Sean Ngoga receives the certificate for completing Future Coders program in Kigali
Rwanda

Future Coders: Rwandan teens on creating websites

Tuesday, May 24, 2022
A view of Gisagara peat power plant that is under construction and sources of peat. Photo: Dan Nsengiyumva.
Rwanda

How peat power projects were derailed by climate change, Covid-19

Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Jean Damascene Bizimana, the Minister of National Unity and Civic Engagement addresses youths during the annual youth forum u201cIgihango Cyu2019Urunganou201d that took place at Kigali Genocide Memorial on May 20,2022. All Photos by Dan Nsengiyumva
Rwanda

Youth urged to read Rwandan history, fight Genocide denial

Sunday, May 22, 2022
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Rwanda

High school students rallied in crime prevention

Friday, May 20, 2022
Different Imigongo-inspired artefacts on display at Imigongo Art Centre in Kayonza District. Photo: Willy Mucyo.
Rwanda

Imigongo: The evolution of Rwanda’s traditional designs

Thursday, May 19, 2022
An estate in Nyarugunga Sector, Gasabo District where some of the asylum seekers and migrants from the United Kingdom will be hosted. So far, there are five identified sites where they will be hosted and the government has announced that they expect the first group of about 50 people to arrive at the end of the month. / Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Rwanda

Rwanda unveils facilities that will host UK migrants

Thursday, May 19, 2022
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente speaks during the news briefing in Kigali on Wednesday, May 18. Flanked by several top government officials, the Premier gave an update on the economy, CHOGM preparations and answered a wide range of questions from both local and international media organisations. Photo: Dan Nsengiyumva
Rwanda

Ten highlights from Premier Ngirente’s news conference

Thursday, May 19, 2022
Secretary General of OIF, Louise Mushikiwabo delivers remarks at the launch of a French teaching programme for Rwanda Defence Force peacekeepers deployed in French-speaking countries . The official launch took place at Rwanda Military Academy of Gako in Bugesera District on May 18. Olivier Mugwiza
Rwanda

La Francophonie to train Rwandan peacekeepers in French

Thursday, May 19, 2022
Minister of Gender and Family Promotion Jeannette Bayisenge speaks at the official opening of a national awareness campaign u2018Safe and Resilient Familyu2019 in Rutsiro on May 17. Courtesy
Rwanda

Family safety is key for country’s development, Minister Bayisenge

Thursday, May 19, 2022
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente delivers remarks during the launch of the second phase of the Economic Recovery Fund (ERF2) in Kigali on Wednesday, May 18.Dan Nsengiyumva
Rwanda

PM launches $ 250 million economic recovery fund

Thursday, May 19, 2022