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Voters queue during the previous election. File.

Submission of parliamentary candidatures ends

Thursday, July 26, 2018

President Kagame poses with the Japanese delegates, mostly business leaders, led by the Parliamentary Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs Manabu Horii, in Kigali yesterday. Village Urugwiro.

Kagame holds talks with Japanese investors

Thursday, July 26, 2018

Buses transport pilgrims from Uganda to take part in the celebration of the apparitions of the Virgin Mary at Kibeho, last year. Sam Ngendahimana.

Proposed Huye-Kibeho road to boost pilgrimage, ease transportation

Thursday, July 26, 2018

Minister Busingye shakes hands with AU head of democracy and election assistance Guy Topako Cyrille (Sam Ngendahimana)

Minister Busingye hosts AU pre-election assessment team

Wednesday, July 25, 2018

National Ballet Urukerereza will participate in the upcoming FESPAD edition. Here, the traditional troupe was performing during Umuganura ceremony in Nyanza. Sam Ngendahimana.

All set for FESPAD cultural festival

Wednesday, July 25, 2018

Peter Kwasi Kodjie, Secretary-General, All African Students Union (left), said they chose to have the summit in Rwanda because the country has showed great commitment to empowering the youth. Looking on are the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education Samuel Mulindwa (centre) and Chairman of Pan-Africa Movement Rwanda Chapter, Protais Musoni. Kelly Rwamapera.

Continental youth summit discusses SDGs, AU Agenda 2063

Wednesday, July 25, 2018

A cross-section of Indian delegates at the India-Rwanda Business Forum, held under the theme, u201cOptimising Innovation for Industrial Developmentu2019 in Kigali yesterday. The forum was addressed by both President Paul Kagame and his guest, Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India. Village Urugwiro.

Kagame, Modi challenge private sector to make most of warm ties

Wednesday, July 25, 2018

Members of the parliamentary Public Accounts Committee (PAC) during a past session. File.

PAC: What next after the public hearings?

Wednesday, July 25, 2018

Minister of Finance and Economic Planning Dr Uzziel Ndagijimana addresses the parliament on Mutuelle de Sante yesterday (Sam Ngendahimana)

Government tables bill seeking to fix Mutuelle challenges

Wednesday, July 25, 2018

President Paul Kagame and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Rweru, Bugesera District yesterday, where the visiting Indian leader donated 200 cows to residents u2013 a gesture he said was in support of the Girinka programme. Village Urugwiro

Indian PM Modi donates 200 cows to ‘Girinka’

Wednesday, July 25, 2018

Indiau2019s Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the residents of Rweru Sector in Bugesera District on Tuesday u2013 some of whom were beneficiaries of his gift of 200 cows. Village Urugwiro.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's state visit in pictures

Wednesday, July 25, 2018

Chinese President Xi Jinping and his host President Paul Kagame at the welcome ceremony at Village Urugwiro in Kacyiro on Monday. Village Urugwiro.

Chinese President Xi Jinping’s state visit in pictures

Wednesday, July 25, 2018

Peter Kwasi Kodjie (left) the General Secretary All African Students Union said they chose to have the summit in Rwanda because the country has showed great commitment to empowering youths. Kelly Rwamapera

Continental youth summit kicks off in Kigali

Tuesday, July 24, 2018

The AU delegation, led by Guy Cyrille Tapoko, Head Democracy and Electoral Assistance Unit (5th left), pose with Prof. Kalisa Mbanda, NEC Chairperson (6th left) and NEC Executive Secretary Charles Munyaneza (4th left) in Kigali yesterday. Emmanuel Kwizera.

AU delegation jets in for pre-parliamentary election assessment

Tuesday, July 24, 2018

Rwamagana District officials say a modern and new city is going to develop in an easier and more organised way in line with the master plan (inset). Jean de Dieu Nsabimana.

Rwamagana District unveils new master plan

Tuesday, July 24, 2018

Officials and journalists from the two countries during a joint briefing by Presidents Kagame and Xi at Village Urugwiro in Kigali yesterday. Village Urugwiro.

Rwanda, China reaffirm cooperation

Tuesday, July 24, 2018

President Paul Kagame and Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India shortly after the latteru2019s arrival at Kigali International Airport yesterday. The two countries signed seven agreements in several areas last evening, with both leaders reaffirming their commitment to deeper bilateral ties. Village Urugwiro.

Rwanda, India sign seven bilateral pacts

Tuesday, July 24, 2018

The family of Jean du2019Amour Tuyisenge (aka Vitar Mwizerwa) and Angu00e9lique Rukundo is together again after years living apart. Rukundo played a big role in reuniting the father to the family. Kelly Rwamapera.

How mother of two dragged husband from FDLR militia

Tuesday, July 24, 2018

Star Times CEO, Jess Jing donates their first client from 2008, Rugwiza Severien with her wife startimes digital TV Flat 43 inch plus VIP forever subscription. Photos Emmanuel Kwizera.

FEATURED: Ten years of contribution to Africa’s development from StarTimes

Monday, July 23, 2018

Women leaders pose a group photo with young girls from seven schools. Frederic Byumvuhore.

Young girls challenged to believe in themselves

Monday, July 23, 2018