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(Top L-R, Clockwise): Celestin Mutabaruka, Dr Vincent Bajinya, Emmanuel Nteziryayo, Celestin Ugirashebuja, Charles Munyaneza are Genocide fugitives who live in the UK. The UK is one of the few countries that have 30 years later refused to either try or extradite genocide fugitives on their territory. Photo: Courtesy.
Crime

How has Europe fared in bringing to book Genocide fugitives?

Wednesday, June 19, 2024
The Central Bank of the Bahamas Governor, Derek Sean Rolle delivers remarks during the 3rd Afri-Caribbean Trade and Investment Forum on June 12. Courtesy
Business

Digital currency has power to accelerate financial inclusion – Bahamas Central Bank Governor

Wednesday, June 19, 2024
An electrician inspects a cash power after connecting a residential house in Kamonyi. Courtesy
Energy

Rwanda needs $1.5bn to achieve universal energy access by 2029

Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Minister for Finance and Economic Planning, Yusuf Murangwa and Luxembourg Deputy Prime Minister, Xavier Bettel during the signing of a €12 million grant on Tuesday June 18. Michel
Environment

Rwanda, Luxembourg partner to combat deforestation

Tuesday, June 18, 2024
Junior Officer Cadets from the Rwanda Correctional Service during a parade at the graduation ceremony on Tuesday, June 18. Courtesy
Rwanda

PM Ngirente tips Rwanda correctional service cadets on professionalism, integrity

Tuesday, June 18, 2024
A section of Nyungwe forest under wildfire that inflicted severe damage on part of the forest which is located within the Bweyeye sector of Rusizi district in 2023.Courtesy
Environment

Prolonged dry season ‘could lead to forest fires’

Tuesday, June 18, 2024
The Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) has apprehended four individuals in connection with the tragic death of Shema Christian, a 15-year-old student from Petit Seminaire Zaza in Ngoma District.
Crime

Ngoma: RIB arrests four in connection with student's death

Tuesday, June 18, 2024
Rwanda National Police officers rescue Kigali residents who got stranded at a flooded street on February 3, 2020. File
Environment

Rwanda to benefit from ‘flash flood early warning’ initiative for Central African region

Tuesday, June 18, 2024
The TSS assessments aim to evaluate candidates’ skills, knowledge, and attitudes, ensuring the effectiveness of the Competence-Based Training Curricula, and providing evidence for certification decisions.
Education

PHOTOS: Practical national examinations kick-off with first cohort in nursing schools

Tuesday, June 18, 2024
The elections for Members of Parliament (MPs) set for July, a total of 199 female candidates qualified for the final list are vying for 24 seats. Sam Ngendahimana
Elections

How elections for women MPs will be held

Tuesday, June 18, 2024
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Featured

FEATURED: NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING

Tuesday, June 18, 2024
Senators during a plenary sitting of the Senate held in March 2024 (photo from the Parliament of Rwanda)
Elections

Elections of Rwanda’s senators slated for September

Tuesday, June 18, 2024
A view of Mahoko trading center. All the photos by Germain Nsanzimana
Economy

Rubavu businesses reopen after devastating floods

Tuesday, June 18, 2024
Fatima Soleman, CEO of Mister Roof and delegates at the event aimed to discuss investment opportunities and challenges, with the aim to enhance development in the real estate sector. All photos by Christianne Murengerantwari
Featured

FEATURED: Mister Roof convenes property developers and the City of Kigali to advance real estate development

Tuesday, June 18, 2024
President Paul Kagame speaks to journalists during an interview on the national broadcaster RBA aired on Monday, June 17. While commenting on what he aspires to do if re-elected to the office, Kagame insisted that people who want to move fast and reach far will always challenge themselves to do more. Photo: Village Urugwiro.
Elections

Democracy is built over time, not decreed – Kagame

Tuesday, June 18, 2024
Consolee Uwimana, the newly appointed Minister of Gender and Family Promotion (MIGEPROF) during the interview. Photo by Christianne Murengerantwari
Women

“Building strong Rwandan families”- New Gender Minister Uwimana outlines priorities

Tuesday, June 18, 2024
Some members of the Cuban medical brigade that is in Rwanda as part of the early phases of implementing the 4x4 strategy during the orientation meeting in Kigali on June 4. Courtesy
Health

Cuban medics set to enhance Rwanda's healthcare

Tuesday, June 18, 2024
Rwandans in Diaspora during Rwanda Day event in Netherland. Courtesy
Rwanda

What opportunities does Rwanda’s financial sector offer to diaspora?

Tuesday, June 18, 2024
President Paul Kagame during an interview on the national broadcaster RBA aired on Monday, June 17.
Africa

Rwanda will not take responsibility for DR Congo's domestic issues - Kagame

Tuesday, June 18, 2024
South Africa's former President Jacob Zuma has said his party uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) will join the opposition alliance in parliament.
Africa

South Africa: Zuma’s party joins opposition alliance

Monday, June 17, 2024