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A survey by the World Association of News Publishers (WAN-IFRA) found that gender gap in newsrooms globally is persistent. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Rwanda

Gender gap in newsroom leadership persists – report

Friday, March 07, 2025
Minister of Local Government, Patrice Mugenzi, speaks during the graduation ceremony at Iwawa Rehabilitation Centre. PHOTO BY GERMAIN NSANZIMANA
Rwanda

Minister calls for action to address drivers of delinquency

Thursday, March 06, 2025
Government officials and participants posed for a group photo during the graduation ceremony on Wednesday, March 5.
Rwanda

Ex-delinquents to get cows after rehab

Thursday, March 06, 2025
The government plans to leverage technology and other strategies to rectify land demarcation errors nationwide by 2027.
Rwanda

What it will take to fix land demarcation issues

Wednesday, March 05, 2025
Visitors at Rutare Site
Rwanda

Inside Rutare heritage site, the final resting place for six kings, four queens

Monday, March 03, 2025
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Rwanda

Rwanda's prisons boss in Seychelles to enhance ties in correctional services

Friday, February 28, 2025
Residents work at a road maintenance project through VUP. The minimum daily wage for VUP beneficiaries ranges between Rwf1000 and Rwf2500 depending on a district's standard of living.
Rwanda

MPs want hitches in country’s social protection programme addressed

Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Two ladies during interact through sign language in Muhanga District .Photo by EmmanuelNtirenganya
Rwanda

Rwanda moves to establish official sign language for PWDs

Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Wamkele Mene, Secretary General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), adddresses delegates at the forum on Tuesday, February 25. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Rwanda

Rwanda is where things get done, says AfCFTA’s Wamkele Mene

Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Soraya Hakuziyaremye is the new governor of the National Bank of Rwanda and the first woman to hold the position. FILE
Rwanda

Soraya Hakuziyaremye appointed new central bank governor

Tuesday, February 25, 2025
The Minister of Interior, Dr Vincent Biruta officiates at the pass-out of new correctional officers on Monday, February 24. Courtesy
Rwanda

Biruta urges new correctional officers to uphold professionalism

Monday, February 24, 2025
A fire outbreak at an autistic children’s home happened at 7 30a.m in Murambi Village, Ruhango Cell, Gisozi Sector, Gasabo District in Kigali, on Sunday, February 23.
Rwanda

Fire destroys autistic children’s home in Kigali

Monday, February 24, 2025
A shelled home in the Mbugangari neighbourhood of Rubavu District. Photos by Germain Nsanzimana
Rwanda

Rubavu: Govt starts rehabilitating properties affected by DR Congo shelling

Saturday, February 22, 2025
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Rwanda

How will Rwanda’s new National Biosafety Committee work?

Friday, February 21, 2025
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Rwanda

Why Rwanda needs to train enough EV mechanics

Friday, February 21, 2025
The Minister of State for Regional Cooperation, Gen. (Rtd) James Kabarebe.
Rwanda

Rwandans stand in solidarity with Gen Kabarebe after US sanctions

Friday, February 21, 2025
Minister of Finance and Economic Planning Yusuf Murangwa addresses journalists as RSSB Chief Executive officer Regis Rugemanshuro looks on on December 2, 2024. Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

Pension contributions: Gov’t to spend Rwf45bn more for public servants

Friday, February 21, 2025
A fire incident at a garage in Gatsata Sector, Gasabo District on Wednesday, February 19, destroyed property worth over Rwf153 million. Courtesy.
Rwanda

Gasabo: Garage fire guts property worth Rwf150 million

Thursday, February 20, 2025
Rwanda has said that it rejects recent attempts by DR Congo to undermine its international partnerships through misinformation and political pressure.
Rwanda

DR Congo targeting Rwanda’s global sports partnerships is misguided – RDB

Thursday, February 20, 2025
Rwanda called out Belgium for leading an “aggressive campaign, together with DR Congo, to sabotage its access to development finance, including in multilateral institutions. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Rwanda

Belgium: A history of fueling conflict in Rwanda, region

Thursday, February 20, 2025