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Minister of Justice Emmanuel Ugirashebuja addressing the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, Cooperation and Security, on Friday, March 1. He told Senators that African governments lack the political will to extradite or put Genocide suspects on trial in their jurisdictions.

Senators urge AU to push for extradition of Genocide fugitives to Rwanda

Saturday, March 02, 2024

Four renowned chefs curating a recipe book under FAO support, the new initiative that aims to showcase traditional crops and recipes that represent Rwandan culture. Courtesy

FAO promoting traditional Rwandan cuisine with new recipe book

Friday, March 01, 2024

RGB chief executive Usta Kaitesi delivers remarks during the dissemination of the Rwanda Civil Society Barometer 2023, in Kigali on Wednesday, February 29

Private sector urged to cooperate with civil society organisations

Thursday, February 29, 2024

Inmates during a hair dressing training session in Nyarugenge Prison. A total of 1,132 individuals have been assigned to community service since April 2023. Photo: Craish Bahizi.

Over 1,000 convicts assigned community service since April 2023

Thursday, February 29, 2024

Delegates at the ongoing World Trade Organization’s 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Photo: Courtesy

Rwanda joins global deal to end illegal fishing

Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Former Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) Chief of Defence Staff and Minister of Internal Security Gen Patrick Nyamvumba was proposed by a cabinet meeting on Tuesday, February 27, as Rwanda's High Commissioner to Tanzania.

Former army chief Gen Nyamvumba appointed envoy to Tanzania

Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Egg-laying chickens provided to vulnerable families at Muhira four-storied model village located in Rugerero Sector, Rubavu District/Photo by Germain Nsanzimana

Stunting: Rubavu to provide 8,000 chickens to vulnerable families

Monday, February 26, 2024

MPs during the session that granted preliminary approval to the UK-Rwanda migration agreement.

MPs grant preliminary approval to UK-Rwanda migration deal

Friday, February 23, 2024

Oda Gasinzigwa, the Chairperson of the National Electoral Commission (NEC), shed light on the preparations and the significant developments leading to the preparation of synchronized Presidential and Parliamentary elections scheduled for July. File photo

We are ready to go – NEC boss on upcoming Presidential, Parliamentary elections

Thursday, February 22, 2024

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Rwf77 billion project launched to upgrade informal settlements in Kigali

Thursday, February 22, 2024

Rwanda accommodates more than 127,000 refugees, 60 percent of whom are DR Congolese while 39 percent are Burundian.Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana

Officials root for refugees’ self-reliance as funding drops

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Li Dayi, the first-ever Chinese Defence Attaché accredited to Rwanda, speaking during the reception hosted by the Chinese Embassy in Rwanda on February 20.Photos by Dan Gatsinzi

PHOTOS: Chinese Embassy welcomes first-ever Defence Attaché to Rwanda

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

The Cyanika border post between Rwanda and Uganda, there are about 550 porous border guards within sectors near the border who, on a daily basis, work closely with security organs and local authorities to detect border-related crimes. Photo Courtesy

Burera registers decline in smuggling, drugs — officials

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

The boat under construction before WWI took place.

Search for World War German boat in Rwanda: 10 things to know

Monday, February 19, 2024

The International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (IRMCT) s registrar Aboubacar Tambadou addresses journalists during a press conference in Kigali, on Thursday, February 15. Courtesy

Genocide: UN Court set to close Rwanda field office

Thursday, February 15, 2024

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A retrospective look into Rwanda-China relations

Thursday, February 15, 2024

The new project seeks to deal with climate change and variabilities that influence feed and water availability for cattle. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

Inside Rwanda’s new $100 million dairy project

Thursday, February 15, 2024

Zipline's drone delivers blood in Rwanda. Zipline, a drone delivery firm, has announced a partnership with Rwanda Development Board . Courtesy

Government, Zipline ink deal to boost “Made in Rwanda”

Tuesday, February 13, 2024

Residents of Kabingo village in Musebeya cell gather for a meeting

How Spark Microgrants' poverty alleviation approach is transforming Rwandans' lives

Tuesday, February 13, 2024

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Genocide ideology persists through denial, revisionism- Minister Bizimana warns

Sunday, February 11, 2024