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Rwanda, Algeria sign defence cooperation agreement

Wednesday, July 23, 2025
On July 23, President Paul Kagame appointed Justin Nsengiyumva as Prime Minister, replacing Édouard Ngirente, who had held the role since 2017.
Politics

Kagame appoints Justin Nsengiyumva as new Prime Minister

Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director General of the World Trade Organization (WTO).
International

Members look to break ground on WTO reforms before next ministerial meeting

Wednesday, July 23, 2025
RDB penalized 206 bars and entertainment venues in Kigali with closures and fines following a citywide inspection that revealed widespread breaches of hospitality and nightlife regulations.
Business

Seven reasons why 200 bars, other businesses were sanctioned

Wednesday, July 23, 2025
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Housing

Mpazi village touted as regional model for improved housing

Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Munini IDP Model Village in Nyaruguru District is part of Rwanda’s decentralisation efforts, launched to improve service delivery and bring government closer to citizens. file
Rwanda

What you need to know as Rwanda celebrates 25 years of decentralisation

Wednesday, July 23, 2025
A newly inaugurated Rwf13 billion factory producing construction and sanitary hardware in Bugesera Special Economic Zone.
Infrastructure

Rwf13bn construction, sanitary factory opens in Bugesera

Wednesday, July 23, 2025
UN peacekeepers on a MONUSCO armored vehicle in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Why fix DR Congo? Chaos pays the bills for UN experts

Wednesday, July 23, 2025
The services will be offered aboard a converted MD-10 aircraft.
Health

‘Flying Eye Hospital’ comes to Rwanda

Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Gabiro Agro Processing Industry (Gabiro API), established by RDF through Agro Processing Trust Corporation (APTC), focuses on producing maize, bean, and soybean seeds locally to strengthen Rwanda’s agricultural self-reliance.
Agriculture

Did you know one RDF company produces a third of Rwanda’s seeds?

Wednesday, July 23, 2025
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Crime

Court postpones Victoire Ingabire’s trial to September

Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Food and live animals made up the largest share of Rwanda’s exports, accounting for 24.79 per cent.
Economy

Domestic exports up 11% in first quarter 2025

Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Audrey Azoulay, UNESCO Director General.
International

UNESCO boss 'regrets' second US withdrawal

Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Inspector General of Police CG Felix Namuhoranye speaks during the closing ceremony at the Counter Terrorism Training Centre in Mayange, Bugesera District, on Wednesday, July 23. Courtesy
Security

180 Rwanda police officers complete riot-control course

Wednesday, July 23, 2025
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Technology

What will happen to your current national ID as digital ones take over

Wednesday, July 23, 2025
High school teachers invigilate exams at GS Remera Protestant in Kigali. Secondary school head teachers are preparing to recruit new staff and assess current workforce needs ahead of the new learning pathways starting this September. Photo: file
Education

Are schools ready for Rwanda’s new learning pathways?

Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Robert Masozera, Director General of the RCHA.
Culture

Govt steps up efforts to elevate Kinyarwanda in service delivery

Wednesday, July 23, 2025
A pharmacist holds a vial of lenacapavir , at the Desmond Tutu Health Foundation's Masiphumelele Research Site, in Cape Town, South Africa. Gilead Sciences and the Global Fund, under the ‘Global Fund partnership’, recently made a deal to supply Lenacapavir at ‘no profit’ to countries supported by the fund, including Rwanda. Photo: Internet.
Health

How can Rwandans acquire new HIV preventive drug at a lower price?

Wednesday, July 23, 2025
The Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Africa Medical Supplier, Fabrice Shema Ngoga. Courtesy Photo
Health

A closer look at Africa Medical Supplier’s inaugural corporate bond

Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Rwandans are set to experience their first-ever observation wheel as Kigali prepares to welcome the Kigali Sky Wheel by the end of 2025
Featured

Kigali to welcome first-ever observation wheel by end of 2025

Wednesday, July 23, 2025