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Dr John Bukuru examining ears of one of his patients. / All photos by James P. Nkurunziza

FEATURED: Study reveals dangers of noise pollution in work environment

Monday, August 05, 2019
A witness told Fox that she had seen one man open fire wearing what appeared to be combat fatigues [Jorge Salgado/Reuters]
International

El Paso shooting: 20 killed, 26 wounded at Walmart attack

Sunday, August 04, 2019
State Minister for Primary and Secondary Education, Isaac Munyakazi, addresses the parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, ICT, Culture and Youth last week. / Sam Ngendahimana

40% expected to attend pre-primary school by 2024

Sunday, August 04, 2019
Kimironko residents board a new Mahindra Scorpio double cabin vehicle that they won after the sector was chosen the cleanest and safest on Saturday. / Craish Bahizi

Kimironko shines as Kigali City and Police reward safety and hygiene

Sunday, August 04, 2019
Health minister Dr Diane Gashumba during the news conference on Thursday. / Sam Ngendahimana

Health minister urges ‘contact tracing’ to prevent Ebola spread

Sunday, August 04, 2019
The livestock insurance scheme was established by insurance companies in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources. / Sam Ngendahimana

Inside Rwanda’s new livestock insurance scheme

Sunday, August 04, 2019
Making sanitary pads available in public and office washrooms, improves their accessibility. / File

Menstrual hygiene: Women call for inclusion in public spaces

Sunday, August 04, 2019
Annette Uwizeye and Richard Hall, producers of The 600 documentary, which reveals how RPA soldiers stopped the genocide. / Courtesy

Uwizeye: My role in ‘The 600’ documentary

Sunday, August 04, 2019
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente feeds milk to children during the national Umuganura celebrations in Nyanza District on Friday. Umuganura is marked every first Friday of the month of August to celebrate national achievements . Emmanuel Kwizera.
Rwanda

Umuganura: four districts recognised for exemplary work

Friday, August 02, 2019
Outgoing Rwanda ambassador to China Charles Kayonga (R) exchange gifts with a Chinese official during Umuganura celebration in Beijing yesterday. Frederic Byumvuhore.

Chinese investors tipped on business opportunities in Rwanda

Friday, August 02, 2019
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente (middle) is flanked by different leaders (L-R) Local Government Minister Anastase Shyaka, Southern Province Governor Emmanuel Gasana, Ministers Esperence Nyirasafari (sports and culture), Geraldine Mukeshimana (agriculture) and Marie-Solange Kayisire (cabinet affairs).All Photos: Emmanuel Kwizera

PICTORIAL: The national Umuganura celebrations in pictures

Friday, August 02, 2019
Traffic Jam in Kigali. Rwanda government ceases transfer of vehicle number plates. Sam Ngendahimana.
Rwanda

Government ceases transfer of vehicle number plates

Friday, August 02, 2019
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Rwanda

PWDs push for accessible public buildings

Friday, August 02, 2019
Emmanuel Habimana Alias Cyasa who was head of Interahamwe militia in Kibungo says he thinks of writing a book on the 1994 genocide against Tutsi, including his part in it, Thusday, Ngoma District, August 1, 2019. / Emmanuel Ntirenganya
Rwanda

Ex-Interahamwe head confesses 25 years later, exposes genocide plot toexterminate the Tutsi

Friday, August 02, 2019
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International

US: Democratic presidential hopefuls clash over health care in Detroit debates

Friday, August 02, 2019
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Africa

Somalia, AU vow to enhance fight against human trafficking

Friday, August 02, 2019
Tour guides, local leaders and employees of Singita Kwitonda Lodge and Kataza House pose for a photo with President Paul Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame at the inauguration of the facility in Musanze District yesterday. The $25 million facility is Rwandau2019s first tourism establishment under the high-end tourism brand. / Village Urugwiro

Kagame emphasises quality service to tourism operators

Friday, August 02, 2019
Cows graze in a farm. / Sam Ngendahimana

Kayonza: Court halts auction of cattle seized on military land

Friday, August 02, 2019
An accountant during electronic tax declaration exercise. / File

MPs approve law that makes use of EBMs compulsory

Friday, August 02, 2019
Teachers give fresh milk to school children at Kamabuye Sector in Bugesera District. / File

Govt moves to revamp school feeding scheme

Friday, August 02, 2019