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Five RDF soldiers and one of their civilian accomplices before military tribunal judges in Kanombe on Monday, May 11. They are accused of numerous charges related to assaulting residents in Kangondo 2 village in Nyarutarama Cell, Remera Sector of Gasabo District. / Photo: Dan Nsengiyumva.
Rwanda

Five RDF soldiers court-martialed for assaulting Kangondo residents

Monday, May 11, 2020
Mourners in Rusasa Sector, Gakenke District at the funeral of eight members of a family killed when a landslide buried their house during the heavy rain that pounded Northern and Western provinces in the wee hours of Thursday morning. The victims u2013 six children and their parents u2013 were buried on Friday, May 8. According to the Ministry of Emergency Management, the downpour triggered landslides and floods that killed at least 72 people. / Photo: Courtesy
Rwanda

Gakenke: Family of eight that perished in landslide buried

Saturday, May 09, 2020
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Rwanda

COVID-19: 25 intercepted traveling to Northern Province

Saturday, May 09, 2020
Passengers wash hands before boarding a bus at Nyabugogo Taxi Park in Kigali on Monday./ Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

Five positive practices instilled by COVID-19

Saturday, May 09, 2020
Staff members at Leapr Labs, the local drone company that won the global data analysis award. / Courtesy.
Rwanda

Rwandan drone firm scoops global award

Thursday, May 07, 2020
If you do get asked for an interview, treat every one of them seriously even if it is not your dream job./ Net photo.
Rwanda

Leading Rwanda: Career control in a crisis – Part 3

Thursday, May 07, 2020
Real image of SARS-CoV-2 virions taken by cryoelectron microscopy. US National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID).
Rwanda

Rwandan scientist joins Covid-19 research efforts

Thursday, May 07, 2020
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, in a cheerful mood after the launch of AfCFTA on March 21, 2018 in Kigali. According to a new report, published by the AfroChampions Initiative, Rwanda tops the continent on the commitment to the landmark trade deal while it ranks second, after South Africa, on the readiness for implementation of the framework. / Photo: File.
Rwanda

Report: Rwanda most committed to AfCFTA

Wednesday, May 06, 2020
Passengers queue to board a bus at Nyabugogo Taxi Park in Kigali on Monday, May 4. Due to the shortage of buses, many commuters were left stranded at bus parks for hours. / Photo: Craish Bahizi.
Rwanda

Government moves to address transport shortage as lockdown eases

Wednesday, May 06, 2020
Some of the farmers try to salvage their crops in the immediate aftermath of the heavy rain. Photo: Courtesy.
Rwanda

Crops washed away in Gatsibo, Nyagatare districts as Rwangingo dam is flooded

Wednesday, May 06, 2020
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Rwanda

COVID-19: Private sector inks deal to support SMEs

Wednesday, May 06, 2020
Movements of vehicles and people resumed on Monday May 4, as Rwanda partially lifted the lockdown, which was imposed on March 21 due to the outbreak of coronavirus. The lockdown halted business activity as the government carried out all possible efforts to control its spread. / Photo: Olivier Mugwiza.
Rwanda

PICTORIAL: Kigali eases back to life

Tuesday, May 05, 2020
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Rwanda

Rwanda receives Rwf93 billion energy funding from World Bank

Tuesday, May 05, 2020
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Rwanda

Fablab Rwanda builds COVID-19 spray door frame

Monday, May 04, 2020
CHIC commercial building in Kigaliu2019s Central Business District before the lockdown. The great majority of businesses are already struggling to pay their rent bills, as a result of the current Novel Coronavirus lockdown. / Photo: Dan Nsengiyumva.
Rwanda

Public urged to abide by new directives as lockdown is eased

Monday, May 04, 2020
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Rwanda

New measures rolled out to ensure social distancing on public buses

Monday, May 04, 2020
Shoppers maintain social distancing at Nyabugogo Fresh Food Market last week. Following the partial lift of the lockdown by Cabinet on Thursday, April 30, market vendors will be compelled to work in shifts as a way of decongesting the market to prevent the spread of coronavirus. / Photo: Dan Nsengiyumva.
Rwanda

Social distancing: Market vendors to work in shifts

Friday, May 01, 2020
Rwanda muslim community during the Eid al-Fitr celebration prayer at Kigali stadium last year. / Sam Ngendahimana.
Rwanda

Ramadan: All you need to know about the holy month of fasting

Friday, May 01, 2020
Minister for Health Dr Daniel Ngamije during a past news conference. / Photo: File.
Rwanda

Countrywide survey informed lifting the COVID-19 lockdown, says health minister

Friday, May 01, 2020
Registrar General of RDB, Richard Kayibanda. / Net photo.
Rwanda

RDB extends deadline for filing annual returns and accounts

Friday, May 01, 2020