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Japanese investors meet with Rwandan government officials to explore trade and investment opportunities. Courtesy RDB.

Japanese investors explore business opportunities in Rwanda

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

Photo taken on July 24, 2018 shows a general view of a United Nations Security Council meeting at the UN headquarters in New York, July 24, 2018.

All in Gaza should step back from brink: UN envoy

Wednesday, July 25, 2018

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani.

Iran's Rouhani says resistance proper response to U.S. policies

Wednesday, July 25, 2018

A burned house is seen in Mati, a seaside town east of Athens, Greece, on July 24, 2018.

Greek authorities pledge full support to fire-stricken areas, as country mourns 74 casualties

Wednesday, July 25, 2018

German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas has warned U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday to expect a firm response from the European Union (EU) to new protectionist measures.

EU will not surrender to U.S. in trade conflict: German FM

Wednesday, July 25, 2018

Heavy rains and floods have killed 10 people in different areas in Sudan.

Heavy rain, flood kill 10 in various areas in Sudan

Wednesday, July 25, 2018

The Egyptian police on Tuesday killed at least 13 terrorists during a shootout in Arish city of restive North Sinai.

Egypt police kill 13 terrorists in Sinai shootout

Wednesday, July 25, 2018

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