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The East African Court of Justice (EACJ) postponed the hearing of a case challenging DR Congo's admission to the East African Community (EAC) on Friday, October 4. Courtesy
Africa

Regional court postpones case challenging DR Congo’s admission to EAC

Saturday, October 05, 2024
Rwanda will celebrate the 20th anniversary of Kwita Izina on October 18, 2024. Olivier Mugwiza
Tourism

Kwita Izina20: Evolution of country’s tourism sector through a Rwandan's eye

Saturday, October 05, 2024
A teacher during a class at Ntendezi Primary school in Nyamasheke. As World Teachers' Day 2024 is marked on October 5, teachers in Rwanda are affected by five pressing issues.
Education

World Teachers' Day: Five pressing issues Rwandan educators need urgently resolved

Saturday, October 05, 2024
Prime Energy's engineer gives a tour of Mukungwa II to investors during the company's Investor Day in Musanze District in the Northern Province. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi.
Energy

Why Prime Energy Plc is issuing a green bond

Saturday, October 05, 2024
Dr. John Nkurikiye, the Chief Ophthalmologist and Director of Rwanda International Institute of Ophthalmology (RIIO) attends to a patient on April 24, 2024. File
Health

Transforming eye care in Rwanda: Expert sheds light on country’s plans to improve vision health

Saturday, October 05, 2024
A teacher during a class at Groupe Scolaire Muhima in Nyarugenge on October 1. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Education

World Teachers' Day: Rwandan teachers speak about passion, challenges

Saturday, October 05, 2024
Left to right: Lejone Mpotjoane, Lesotho’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations, and Emmanuel Hategeka, Rwanda’s High Commissioner to Lesotho, signed the agreement. The signing ceremony in Maseru was witnessed by Prime Minister Samuel Matekane of the Kingdom of Lesotho and Rwanda's Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente.
Rwanda

PHOTOS: Rwanda, Lesotho sign general cooperation agreement

Saturday, October 05, 2024
Eye care professionals in Peru build sight-saving skills during an on-site hospital training led by Orbis in 2023. Photo: Geoff Oliver Bugbee
Health

Rwanda to host Orbis Flying Eye Hospital in 2025

Saturday, October 05, 2024
President Paul Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame pose for a photo as they joined other leaders for a dinner hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris, on Friday, October 4. All photos by Village Urugwiro.
International

PHOTOS: Kagame, First Lady attend dinner hosted by French president

Saturday, October 05, 2024
RIB Secretary General Jeannot Ruhunga speaks during the general assembly on Friday, October 4.
Technology

Investigators urged to ‘outsmart criminals’ by using advanced technology

Friday, October 04, 2024
Minister of Health Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana officially confirmed Marburg virus disease in Rwanda on Friday, September 27. Courtesy
Health

Rwanda intensifies efforts to prevent Marburg virus ‘export’

Friday, October 04, 2024
Rwanda Inspectorate, Competition, and Consumer Protection Authority introduced three crucial business services on the IremboGov platform.on October 4.
Featured

RICA introduces enhanced business services on IremboGov platform

Friday, October 04, 2024
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Health

How Rwanda detected the first Marburg virus cases

Friday, October 04, 2024
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Health

Rwanda's battle against Marburg virus: A story of resilience, compassion, and hope

Friday, October 04, 2024
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Featured

PRESS RELEASE: BRD’S second Sustainability Linked Bond oversubscribed at 130.2%

Friday, October 04, 2024
A health worker administers a vaccine. American pharmaceutical company Gilead Sciences will donate thousands of vials of its antiviral drug remdesivir to Rwanda. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Health

Marburg virus: Gilead confirms remdesivir drug donation to Rwanda

Friday, October 04, 2024
A group of tourists during a visit to Cyamudongo, a fragmented forest near Nyungwe National Park. Rwanda Development Board and the Ministry of Health reaffirmed their commitment to ensure the safety and security of tourists and investors in the country on September 27. PHOTO BY WILLY MUCYO
Health

Rwanda reassures tourists, investors on Marburg safety measures

Friday, October 04, 2024
A screengrab from a video of the boat that sank in Lake Kivu, killing dozens of passengers on Thursday, October 3 in eastern DR Congo.
Africa

Lake Kivu boat accident: Death toll rises to 78

Friday, October 04, 2024
Officials and Man Enough graduates pose for a photo during the graduation ceremony on Friday, October 3. Man Enough, a groundbreaking program aimed at empowering men to become advocates for gender equality has concluded successfully. All photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured

FEATURED: NCBA trainees graduate in ‘Man Enough’ programme

Friday, October 04, 2024
John Rwangombwa, Governor of the National Bank of Rwanda delivers his remarks during Insurance Strategy Forum on Wednesday.
Economy

Insurance industry seeks solutions to low penetration in Rwanda

Friday, October 04, 2024