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Gambia’s Chief Justice Hassan Bubakar Jallow meets his Rwandan counterpart Domitilla Mukantaganzwa on Monday, May 19. Courtesy
Rwanda

Rwanda, Gambia collaborate to strengthen justice systems

Tuesday, May 20, 2025
President Kagame poses for a group photo with delegates at the conference in Kigali on Monday, May 19. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Security

Can Africa have leverage to demand a seat at global arena as an equal partner?

Tuesday, May 20, 2025
King Faisal Hospital has successfully carried out Rwanda’s first percutaneous closure of a patent foramen ovale (PFO)
Health

King Faisal Hospital performs Rwanda’s first stroke-related heart surgery

Monday, May 19, 2025
The uptake of  hybrid maize seeds among farmers is set to increase considerably by 2030. Courtesy
Agriculture

Hybrid maize production expected to increase 20% by 2030

Monday, May 19, 2025
A session where members of the senate committee on economic development and finance engaged with financial sector stakeholders to examine issues on May 19. Courtesy
Economy

Senators concerned by wider economic risks of non-performing loans

Monday, May 19, 2025
A child with disablity reading a school textbook in Braille format at the event.
Education

People with deaf-blindness call for inclusive access to education

Monday, May 19, 2025
Egypt retrieves 21 smuggled ancient artifacts from Australia. internet
International

Egypt retrieves 21 smuggled ancient artifacts from Australia

Monday, May 19, 2025
President Paul Kagame addresses delegates at the inaugural International Security Conference on Africa (ISCA) in Kigali on Monday, May 19. All photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Security

Africa’s peace, security cannot be outsourced – Kagame

Monday, May 19, 2025
A total of 796 Rwandans returning from eastern DR Congo, where they had been held hostage by the FDLR, arrive at Rwanda DR Congo border on Monday, May 19. Photos by Gemain Nsanzimana
Rwanda

Rwanda receives hundreds more returnees from DR Congo

Monday, May 19, 2025
The campaign was officially launched on May 16, 2025, at the Nyagatare campus of the East African University Rwanda (EAUR). Courtesy
Education

Capital Market Youth Forum: CMA introduces university students to investment opportunities

Monday, May 19, 2025
Clerics lead a monthly prayer known as Kwa Yezu Nyirimpuhwe in Ruhango District. Rwanda Governance Board temporarily suspended the Catholic monthly and annual prayer gatherings at the shrine, on May 17, citing concerns over public safety following reports of incidents of overcrowding and injuries. Courtesy
Religion

RGB boss speaks out on suspension of Kwa Yezu Nyirimpuhwe gatherings

Monday, May 19, 2025
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Featured

Call for applications: develoPPP Ventures 3rd cohort in Rwanda, EUR 100,000 in non-dilutive funding and technical support for Rwandan startups

Monday, May 19, 2025
A total of 63,701 candidates from various fields of study will sit for the national practical examinations, scheduled to commence on Monday, May 19. Craish Bahizi
Education

Over 60,000 candidates sit for national practical exams

Monday, May 19, 2025
Theresie Nyirangirinshuti from Shangi Sector, who survived 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, was killed during the night of May 16 to 17 by unidentified assailants. Courtesy
Crime

Ibuka demands inquiry into murder of Nyamasheke Genocide survivor

Monday, May 19, 2025
Central Bank Deputy Governor Justin Nsengiyumva during the quarterly Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) and Financial Stability Committee (FSC) press briefing on Thursday, May 15. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Economy

Economy remains resilient despite global uncertainties – Central Bank’s Nsengiyumva

Monday, May 19, 2025
A worker reviews some Gacaca court documents at the store in Kacyiru in Kigali. While addressing the parliamentary Committee on State Budget and Patrimony, Jean-Damascène Bizimana, Minister of National Unity and Civic Engagement revealed that The digitalization and conservation of Gacaca records, launched in 2015, is slated for completion by 2026, with a projected cost of Rwf5.7 billion. File
Rwanda

Digitization of Gacaca court archives to be completed by 2026 – Minister Bizimana

Monday, May 19, 2025
Bilel Jamoussi, Deputy Director of Telecommunication Standardization Policy Department at the ITU Standardization Bureau during an interview. Courtesy
Technology

Is there risk AI policies might become symbolic in Africa?

Monday, May 19, 2025
Minister of National Unity and Civic Engagement, Jean-Damascène Bizimana, addresses Rubavu and Nyabihu residents during commemoration event at the Bigogwe Genocide Memorial.Courtesy
Kwibuka

Kwibuka: Minister Bizimana calls for unity as Bigogwe massacres are commemorated

Sunday, May 18, 2025
Children eat nutritious food during a programme to fight stunting in Nyamasheke. Photo Craish Bahizi
Health

Malnutrition a health threat to society development

Sunday, May 18, 2025
Residents of Nyarugunga Sector, Kicukiro District, donated cows and livestock care tools to two genocide survivors in Bisesero. Courtesy
Rwanda

Nyarugunga residents donate cows to Genocide survivors in Bisesero

Sunday, May 18, 2025