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Chinese President Xi Jinping (L) and his South African counterpart Cyril Ramaphosa hold talks in Pretoria, South Africa, July 24, 2018. (Xinhua/Xie Huanchi)

Xi calls on China, South Africa to continue striving for closer ties

Wednesday, July 25, 2018

Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi (left) and Chinese President Xi Jinping pay their respects to victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. (Courtesy)

Modi, Xi root for peace as they pay tribute to genocide victims

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

L-R: Minister for ITC Jean de Dieu Rurangirwa, Andela CEO Jeremy Johnson and RDB chief executive Clare Akamanzi pose for a photo after the MoU signing ceremony. Nadege Imbabazi.

Andela to open Pan-African technology hub in Kigali

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

Albert Muchanga, the African Union Commissioner for Trade and Industry. Courtesy.

Africa-India trade records 10-fold growth, report shows

Tuesday, July 24, 2018

Passengers board a plane at Kigali International Airport. Studies say that a strong global economy and rising oil prices are expected to push up the cost of air travel in 2019, with fares seen rising 2.6 per cent. File.

Global airfares, hotel rates to rise in 2019: industry forecast

Tuesday, July 24, 2018

President Magufuli said most of the public firms were not performing well due to factors including poor management and corruption. Net.

Tanzanian president orders closure of unprofitable public firms

Tuesday, July 24, 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

Teff, a popular super-grain used to make the Ethiopian national dish injera

Ethiopia: Attorney General to Sue Dutch Company Over Teff Patent

Tuesday, July 24, 2018

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Kenya: Activists Protest Death Penalty Verdict for Prison Beauty Queen

Tuesday, July 24, 2018

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Namibia: 'The Germans Must Relinquish Their Farms'

Tuesday, July 24, 2018

Diagram illustrates the design of the tiny devices, which are designed to be able to float freely in liquid or air.rnrn

MIT researchers create world's smallest robot for medical, industrial application

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