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Former Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe. / Internet photo

Former Zimbabwean president Mugabe snubs parliament again

Tuesday, May 29, 2018

The Manager of Kigali Genocide Memorial, Honoru00e9 Gatera, demonstrates to guests some of the illustrations depicting the role of the media in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. Hassan Ngezeu2019s Kangura features prominently. Nadege Imbabazi.

Genocide: Judge Meron on the spot once again

Tuesday, May 29, 2018

L-R: Bugesera Acting mayor Richard Mutabazi, Governor Fred Mufurukye, Minister for Local Government Francis Kaboneka, Deputy Police chief Juvu00e9nal Marizamunda, and Col Jomba Gakumba during the launch of the anti-GBV drive, in Bugesera District yesterday, as part of the ongoing Police Week activities. Minister Kaboneka said that GBV and child abuse greatly affect socio-economic development, and called for proactive and collective measures from all parties to address the challenges. Courtesy.

Minister Kaboneka: Gender based violence impedes devt

Tuesday, May 29, 2018

An artistic impression of the proposed Bugesera International Airport. File.

Contractor: Bugesera International Airport works to meet 2020 deadline

Tuesday, May 29, 2018

Minister for Trade and Industry Vincent Munyeshyaka (in gumboots) as well as Rwamagana District and Eastern Province officials during a tour of the industrial zone in January. Jean de Dieu Nsabimana.

New Rwamagana industrial park to create over 5,000 jobs

Tuesday, May 29, 2018

Dr Irenu00e9 Ndayambaje, REB Director General, during the interview with The New Times. Sam Ngendahimana.

Mindset change hampers implementation of the new school curriculum – REB boss

Tuesday, May 29, 2018

Solar panels. File.

Renewable energy practitioners to be feted

Tuesday, May 29, 2018

Some of the Sixty-four housing units that were given to needy households in Gikomero Sector, Gasabo District in September last year. File.

How can the mismatch in housing supply be addressed?

Tuesday, May 29, 2018

Farmers engage in rice threshing in the Rubona Marshland in Rusatira Sector, Huye District. File.

Activists point to decline of budget allocated to food security

Tuesday, May 29, 2018

Mukagahima spreads pumpkin seeds under the sun to dry. Courtesy.

Young entrepreneur trying her hand in pumpkin products

Tuesday, May 29, 2018

Officials observe a moment of silence during the reburial of 950 victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi, on Sunday. Michel Nkurunziza.

Over 900 Genocide victims get decent burial in Ruhango District

Tuesday, May 29, 2018

110 Installed water distribution points with six taps each.

Featured: The Government’s commitment leading to improved water and sanitation coverage

Monday, May 28, 2018

REGu2019 s new facility to ease power supply in Rwanda.

Featured: REG in advanced drive to improve power supply services in Kigali

Monday, May 28, 2018

Richard Mutabazi was appointed interim mayor of Bugesera District on Sunday. (File photo)

Bugesera district appoints FERWABA Secretary General as acting mayor

Monday, May 28, 2018

President Sergio Mattarella said he agreed to all the nominations - except that of finance minister. / Internet photo

Italian president faces impeachment call

Monday, May 28, 2018

A Kim Jong Un impersonator, Howard X, poses with a durian at the Esplanade on May 27, 2018 in Singapore. / Internet photo

Kim Jong Un impersonator poses for selfies in Singapore

Monday, May 28, 2018

Macron (centre) with Fayez al-Sarraj and Gen Khalifa Haftar last summer. / Internet photo

France to host international conference on Libya in Paris

Monday, May 28, 2018

Chinese Ambassador to Egypt Song Aiguo (2nd L) distributes a Ramadan gift box to a man in Cairo, Egypt, on Sunday. Dozens of Chinese companies sent hundreds of food boxes to the needy people and held a charity iftar table in Cairo's Maadi district, sharing the joy of Egyptians during the holy month of Ramadan. (Xinhua/Wu Huiwo)

Chinese firms send food, hold charity iftar in Cairo during Ramadan month

Monday, May 28, 2018

Amb. Kayonga (R) is joined by Victor Sikonina, the Ambassador of Madagascar and Dean of the African Diplomatic Corps (left) and Cao Jamming, the Vice Chairperson of the Standing Committee of Chinau2019s National Peopleu2019s Congress to cut a cake in celebration of Africa Day. / Courtesy

Africa must empower its citizens to reach their full potential – Kayonga

Monday, May 28, 2018

State Minister for Constitutional and Legal Affairs, Evode Uwizeyimana, addresses lawmakers about the penal code recently at Parliament. Nadege Imbabazi.

New law to regulate acquisition of firearms

Monday, May 28, 2018