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From left to right Gao Zhiqiang, economic counselor at the Chinese embassy, Lin Hang, Charge d'affaires, and Zhang Xiaohong, director of the political section, during the press conference on Friday, May 16. Photo by Kelly Rais
Economy

Rwanda-China trade doubles as exports to China increase fivefold

Saturday, May 17, 2025
Muneza urged the government to expand the distribution of discreet pill boxes that help adolescents take their medication privately, and to urgently revive student-led anti-AIDS clubs
Health

Stigma in the schoolyard: How Rwanda is protecting HIV-positive students

Saturday, May 17, 2025
Health professionals warn that skipping doses or self-medicating is making antibiotics like amoxicillin ineffective in up to 80% of cases, driving antimicrobial resistance.
Health

What you should know about antimicrobial resistance, an escalating global threat

Saturday, May 17, 2025
Aerial view of Kigali City.
Economy

Rwanda credit rating maintained at B with stable outlook, driven by strong, resilient growth

Saturday, May 17, 2025
ALL PHOTOS BY GERMAIN NSANZIMANA
Rwanda

Over 300 Rwandans leave DR Congo following FDLR defeat

Saturday, May 17, 2025
International Crane Foundation officially launched its Rwanda office in Kigali on Thursday, May 15.Photos by Craish Bahizi

International Crane Foundation opens Rwanda office

Saturday, May 17, 2025
Rwanda Medical Supply staff gather at the company’s headquarters to commemorate the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, on May 16.
Kwibuka

Rwanda Medical Supply honours Genocide victims

Saturday, May 17, 2025
Students at IPRS are honing their technical skills as the government prepares to establish 30 Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Centers of Excellence nationwide. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Education

Four key things about Rwanda's upcoming TVET Centers of Excellence

Saturday, May 17, 2025
Corneille Nangaa, coordinator of the Alliance Fleuve Congo, gestures during a press conference held in Goma in January after the rebels took over the city.Photo courtesy
Africa

AFC/M23 leader Corneille Nangaa states four reasons why his movement is fighting Tshisekedi govt

Saturday, May 17, 2025
Mental Health medics meet with residents during an awareness compaign. Courtesy
Health

Early signs of mental health struggles you might be ignoring

Saturday, May 17, 2025
Women make up more than 60% of the agricultural labor force in Sub-Saharan Africa, but only own about 15% of agricultural land.
Infrastructure

Unequal ground: The struggle for equity in Africa’s land governance

Saturday, May 17, 2025
This fraudulent grant announcement, falsely attributed to the Ministry of Agriculture, targets small and micro agricultural enterprises.
Education

Fake calls for applications on the rise: Here’s how to stay safe

Saturday, May 17, 2025
Maurice Mugabowagahunde, Governor of Northern Province, assured that various measures are being considered to achieve a long-term waste management solution across the region. Germain Nsanzimana
Environment

Northern Province seeks modern landfills, waste management system

Friday, May 16, 2025
NCBA Rwanda and Kigali Golf Resort & Villas today sign a transformative partnership. Courtesy
Featured

PRESS RELEASE: NCBA Rwanda, Kigali Golf Resort sign landmark partnership to 'Change the Story' of golf

Friday, May 16, 2025
President Paul Kagame received a team of Harvard Business School students in Village Urugwiro on Friday, May 16. Photos by Village Urugwiro
Rwanda

Kagame briefs Harvard students on Rwanda’s post-Genocide recovery

Friday, May 16, 2025
Children eat porridge at Mageragere ECD Centre in Nyarugenge. Sam Ngendahimana
Rwanda

Giving a child a home: What you need to know about adoption in Rwanda

Friday, May 16, 2025
Delegates pose for a photo during the launch of RS 5602023 Gender Equality – Requirements for Promotion, Implementation.
Featured

Gender Equality Seal upgraded to national standard to drive workplace inclusion

Friday, May 16, 2025
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International

Geneva: Amb. Bakuramutsa presents letters of credence to Director-General of UN Office

Friday, May 16, 2025
Former Gabon president Ali Bongo, ousted in a coup in 2023, has flown to Angola with his wife and son. Courtesy
International

Gabon’s ousted President Bongo flees to Angola

Friday, May 16, 2025
The 19 suspects linked to fraud-related cases, including mobile phone theft, were paraded to media on Thursday, May 15. Courtesy
Crime

How thieves posed as police to outsmart other criminals

Friday, May 16, 2025