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Rwandan Doctor Richard Mihigo, now a contender for the WHO Africa Regional Office. Courtesy
Health

The humble beginnings of Richard Mihigo, the Rwandan doctor vying to lead WHO Africa

Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Members of the Diplomatic Community pose for a group photo at the event
Rwanda

Kwibohora30: Rwandans in India celebrate era of national unity

Wednesday, July 10, 2024
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International

Kagame eulogises former US senator Inhofe

Wednesday, July 10, 2024
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Rwanda

The liberation struggle was not an obvious victory – Kagame

Wednesday, July 10, 2024
(L-R) RPF Chairman Paul Kagame, PSD President Vincent Biruta, PL President Donatille Mukabalisa, Green Party's Frank Habineza and PS imberakuri's Christinne Mukabunani.
Elections

Rwanda Decides: Top 13 campaign pledges candidates have made so far

Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Clients follow a football match at Premier Bet branch in Kigali. Craish Bahizi
Business

The inside story of Premier Bet Rwanda woes

Wednesday, July 10, 2024
A total of 60 women parliamentary candidates from the Southern Province campaigned in Ruhango District on Tuesday, July 9.
Elections

Women parliamentary hopefuls take campaign to Ruhango, Rusizi

Tuesday, July 09, 2024
Independent presidential candidate Philippe Mpayimana addresses journalists during a press conference on July 9. Courtesy
Elections

Mpayimana explains motivation for second try at the presidency

Tuesday, July 09, 2024
Incumbent President Paul Kagame, the RPF Chairman and flagbearer campaigning in Gicumbi District on Tuesday, July 9. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Elections

PHOTOS: Kagame campaigns in Gicumbi, says development starts with security

Tuesday, July 09, 2024
The National Examination and School Inspection Authority (NESA) General Director Bahati during the launch of Primary school exams on Monday, July 8. Courtesy
Elections

Exams' body reassures candidates ahead of general elections

Tuesday, July 09, 2024
Lightning killed eight people in Ngororero, Musanze, and Rutsiro districts on Monday, July 8
Environment

Lightning kills eight, heavy rain destroys 105 hectares of tea plantation

Tuesday, July 09, 2024
Burundi's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Development Cooperation Albert Shingiro interacts with Rwanda's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Olivier Nduhungirehe, and the Minister of State in charge of Regional Cooperation, James Kabarebe, at the three-day East African Community (EAC) Ministerial Retreat in Zanzibar, on July 6. Courtesy
Africa

Six key highlights from EAC ministerial talks in Zanzibar

Tuesday, July 09, 2024
A RwandAir plane takes off at Kigali International Airport. Founded in December 2002, the national carrier now operates 13 planes including three Airbus A330s, seven Boeing 737s, two Bombardier CRJ900s, and two De Havilland Canada Dash 8-Q400s. The governing Rwanda Patriotic Front promises to significantly expand the national aviation industry, doubling the number of passengers transported by RwandAir and enhancing cargo transport in the next five years. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Economy

Rwanda’s economic journey, 30 years on

Tuesday, July 09, 2024
Delegates pose for a photo at the beginning of the East African Community (EAC) Ministerial Retreat in Zanzibar, Tanzania, on July 6. The retreat that was mean to, among others, consider the worsening security situation in eastern DR Congo.
Africa

Rwandan ministers to meet DR Congo, Burundi counterparts over security

Tuesday, July 09, 2024
Officials and participants celebrate Skol Brewery Ltd’s newly launched Maltona, a new non-alcoholic malted beverage hitting shelves everywhere now, in Kigali on July 8. Photos: Craish Bahizi.
Featured

PRESS RELEASE: Introducing Maltona: The new refreshing non-alcoholic beverage for everyone

Tuesday, July 09, 2024
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Elections

Gicumbi: Residents welcome PSD’s pledge to extend Mutuelle cover in all pharmacies

Tuesday, July 09, 2024
FAWE girls school students during a presentation of what they learnt in sciences. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Education

Rwanda at 30: The evolution of education

Tuesday, July 09, 2024
Donatille Mukabalisa, the PL president who is the former parliament speaker, addresses residents during during a party campaign in Musanze District on July 8. Courtesy
Elections

Liberal Party promises boost in industrial parks

Tuesday, July 09, 2024
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Rwanda

Nyagatare: Nsengiyumva promises to boost milk production

Monday, July 08, 2024
Frank Habineza, the Democratic Green Party of Rwanda flag bearer greets residents of Gahanga during a campaign rally in Kicukiro district on June 8. Courtesy
Elections

PHOTOS: Green Party campaigns in Bugesera, Kicukiro; promises improved roads, small factories

Monday, July 08, 2024