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A view of a banana plantation that was highly hit by snow in Rongi Sector, in Muhanga District, Thursday on March 9. Courtesy

Two children dead after flooding in Kayonza

Friday, March 10, 2023

The Minister of National Unity and Civic Engagement, Dr Jean Damascene Bizimana delivers his lecture to the participants at Mutobo Demobilization and Reintegration Center. Courtesy

Youth reflect on unity, peace consolidation in Great Lakes Region

Friday, March 10, 2023

The United Nations Resident Coordinator in Rwanda, Ozonnia Ojielo during a past event. File

Rwanda’s accountability for global organisation funds “among best in Africa”

Friday, March 10, 2023

The Chairperson of the Senatorial Committee on Political Affairs and Governance Lambert Dushimimana speaks to residents of Cyanzarwe Sector on Wednesday, March 8. All photos by Germain Nsanzimana

Senator Dushimimana warns against family conflicts in Rubavu

Thursday, March 09, 2023

The visiting delegation listens attentively during a lecture on the history of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi.

PHOTOS: Eswatini Senate President, delegation honor 1994 Genocide victims

Thursday, March 09, 2023

Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente interacts with Rory Stewart, President of GiveDirectly after a meeting in Kigali on Thursday, March 9. Courtesy

Rwanda, GiveDirectly to strengthen partnership in poverty reduction

Thursday, March 09, 2023

Retired General Marcel Gatsinzi who served as Rwanda's Minister of Defence from 2002 to 2010, has passed on

RDF mourns Gen Marcel Gatsinzi

Wednesday, March 08, 2023

A scientist sorting some medical marijuna leaves in a plantation farm. Rwanda is looking to attract at least Rwf19 billion investment in the production of cannabis, also known as a high-value therapeutic crop. File

Rwanda identifies cannabis production as top investment opportunity

Tuesday, March 07, 2023

Aerial view of Kigali city's Business District, the capital city of Rwanda . Rwanda is ranked among the top 10 African countries in the 2023 Global Soft Power Index. File

Rwanda among top 10 African countries in global soft power ranking

Monday, March 06, 2023

Juvenal Marizamunda, the Commissioner General of Rwanda Correctional Services and Zimbabwe's Commissioner General Moses Cyril Ngawaite Chihobvu during a meeting on March 6. Courtesy

Rwanda, Zimbabwe correctional services commit to sharing best practices

Monday, March 06, 2023

Jean Pierre Nkuranga, President of GAERG speaking during the event. The association celebrated their 20th anniversary on March 4 during the annual GAERG Turashima event. Courtesy photos

GAERG marks 20 years, thanks nation for unwavering support

Sunday, March 05, 2023

Kigali residents during the mass sports exercise during Kigali Car-Free Zone. According to the findings, life expectancy increased from 64.5 in 2012 to 69.6 in 2022. Olivier Mugwiza

What does Rwanda's rising life expectancy mean?

Saturday, March 04, 2023

Hundreds of commuters queuing as they wait for buses at downtown taxi park in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi

The rigours of public transport in Kigali

Saturday, March 04, 2023

Officials from RWAMREC in a group photo. RCSP and RWAMREC will carry out advocacy initiatives on the recent findings from a rapid assessment related to gaps, barriers and challenges for a more inclusive

Activists call for paternity leave to be increased to six weeks

Friday, March 03, 2023

A group photo at the event of celebrating the International Day of Women and Girls in Science at INES Ruhengeri on February 22

FEATURED: STEMpower urges girls, women to embrace STEM education

Friday, March 03, 2023

Ildephonse Musafiri, the newly appointed Minister of Agriculture

Kagame appoints new Minister for Agriculture

Thursday, March 02, 2023

Ambassador Mathilde Mukantabana (middle) with officials of The Charles R. Drew University. Courtesy

Rwanda, Los Angeles City explore areas of partnership

Thursday, March 02, 2023

President Paul Kagame says Rwanda could soon partner with a major football club, marking the third deal after that of Arsenal and Paris St.Germain.

Kagame hints at new deal with major football club

Wednesday, March 01, 2023

President Paul Kagame delivers his remarks while officially closing the two-day 18th National Dialogue Council in Kigali, on February 28. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

Kagame warns public servants on ‘wasteful’ meetings

Tuesday, February 28, 2023

The top three districts were awarded for their outstanding performance during the presentation of results of districts’ performance evaluation during the 18th National Dialogue . Courtesy

Nyagatare tops in performances contracts

Tuesday, February 28, 2023