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The Namibian government is set to end visa-free entry for Canada, USA, UK, and 21 European nations.
Africa

Namibia to halt visa-free entry for Western countries that don't reciprocate

Thursday, July 25, 2024
Corneille Nangaa, the leader of a political-military coalition, Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFC).
Africa

DR Congo court presses war crimes, treason charges against M23 leaders

Thursday, July 25, 2024
The ongoing preparations of the expo ground ahead of the 27th Rwanda International Trade Fair that kicks off this Thursday, July 25, and ends on August 15. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Business

Traders from 19 countries attend Rwanda International Trade Fair

Thursday, July 25, 2024
Jeanne d’Arc Mujawamariya’s dismissal as Minister of Public Service and Labour has been linked to her tenure at the Ministry of Environment. Courtesy
Rwanda

Mujawamariya’s dismissal linked to her time at environment ministry

Thursday, July 25, 2024
The COMESA-EAC-SADC Tripartite Free Trade Area (TFTA), which comes into force today, July 25, 2024.
Business

Tripartite Free Trade Area: A case for or against African integration?

Thursday, July 25, 2024
Mujawamariya has been one of the longest serving government ministers, having made a comeback to the Cabinet in 2019. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Rwanda

Labour minister Mujawamariya dismissed

Thursday, July 25, 2024
Hydroponic fodder is produced by growing seeds without soil and with minimal water, using about ten times less water than traditional methods. Courtesy
Agriculture

How farmers are saving cows with hydroponic fodder during dry spells

Thursday, July 25, 2024
A landscape view of farms in Nyagatare District. Land intended for agriculture, livestock, and forestry, which is larger than five hectares and remains unexploited, may be subject to temporary acquisition by the state. Photo: Courtesy
Rwanda

Why some land owners may have their tenures revoked

Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente during a guided tour of the newly inaugurated Rwanda’s first milk powder factory in Nyagatare District, on Wednesday, July 24. Courtesy

PHOTOS: Rwanda’s milk powder plant to process 650,000 litres daily

Wednesday, July 24, 2024
A woman sleeping under a mosquito net in Mareba sector in Bugesera district. Photo: File.
Health

Malaria drug resistance: Rwanda updates treatment guidelines

Wednesday, July 24, 2024
President Kagame interacts with Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa during a meeting in Ethiopia on February 10, 2019. Mnangagwa sent his congratulations to President-elect Paul Kagame.
Elections

Zimbabwe, Japan leaders congratulate Kagame on election victory

Wednesday, July 24, 2024
UN Under-Secretary-General and Special Advisor to UN Secretary-General on the Prevention of Genocide, Alice Wairimu Nderitu (L), listens and takes notes, on Tuesday, July 23, as Congolese refugees at Nkamira Transit Centre in Rwanda’s Western Province recount heartbreaking stories of violence and unimaginable hardships in their country. Courtesy
Africa

PHOTOS: UN Genocide prevention chief hears ‘harrowing stories’ of Congolese refugees in Rwanda

Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Ugandan troops, in cooperation with their Congolese counterparts, have been jointly battling the ADF militia group since November 2021.
Africa

At least 35 killed by ADF militia in eastern DR Congo

Wednesday, July 24, 2024
President Paul Kagame has expressed his deepest sympathies to Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed over the deadly landslide incident in southern Ethiopia. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Africa

Rwanda expresses solidarity with Ethiopia after devastating landslides kill over 200

Wednesday, July 24, 2024
The country scored 44 points out of 100. This is a slight improvement from 2022 when it scored 43 points. File
Economy

Rwanda slightly improves in financial markets performance

Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente and Jean-Claude Karayenzi, the Executive Chairman of Crystal Ventures Limited, officially inaugurate Rwanda’s first milk powder factory in Nyagatare District, on Wednesday, July 24. PHOTOS BY EMMANUEL DUSHIMIMANA
Economy

PHOTOS: PM inaugurates Rwanda’s first milk powder factory

Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Miners on duty at Mageragere mining site. Rwanda has formalised a strategic partnership with Rio Tinto Minerals Development Limited. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Economy

Rwanda, Rio Tinto enter partnership to promote mining exploration activities

Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Mohamed Daghar (R, Front), principal secretary in the Ministry of Roads and Transport, flags off new passenger coaches from China at Kenya's port city of Mombasa on July 22, 2024. (Photo by Joy Nabukewa/Xinhua)
Africa

PHOTOS: Kenya receives 20 new passenger coaches from China to boost transport sector

Wednesday, July 24, 2024
A community health worker interacts with a pregnant woman with her husband at Mubuga Hospital in Karongi District on December 9, 2022. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Health

Healthy pregnancy diet reduces risk of childhood autism – new study

Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Elections of the new City of Kigali executive committee members will be held on August 16. File
Elections

New City of Kigali executive team to be elected on August 16

Wednesday, July 24, 2024