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Aerial view of the ongoing construction of Muvumba Dam. Construction of Muvumba Multipurpose Dam project secured Rwf4.5bn from Rwanda Green Fund. Courtesy
Environment

Muvumba multipurpose dam protection gets Rwf4.5bn financial boost

Friday, June 14, 2024
Celine Uwimana, one of the only two women who graduated from University of Rwanda in a class of hundred men in 2000, during interview. Emmanuel Dushimimana
Women

Breaking barriers: The remarkable journey of a trailblazing female engineer

Friday, June 14, 2024
Officials pose for a group photo at the opening session of the meeting in Kigali on Thursday June 13.
Featured

FEATURED - Day of the African Child: How protecting education secures peace, safety for children

Thursday, June 13, 2024
MTN Rwanda staff in partnership with Bboxx Rwanda, installed solar panels and television screens at Groupe Scolaire Agateko in Jali Sector, Gasabo District on June 13. Craish Bahizi
Featured

FEATURED: ‘30 Days of Y’ello Care’: MTN Rwanda, Bboxx boost rural education with sustainable energy, technology

Thursday, June 13, 2024
The construction of Mulindi-Gasogi-Rusororo-Kabuga Centre road has resumed.
Infrastructure

PHOTOS: City of Kigali resumes Mulindi-Gasogi-Rusororo road construction

Thursday, June 13, 2024
Officers during a parade at the official opening of the 13th edition of the East African Community (EAC) Armed Forces Field Training Exercise (FTX), also known as Ushirikiano Imara, at Gako Military Academy in Bugesera District, on Thursday, June 13.
Security

PHOTOS: Rwanda hosts EAC armed forces military drills

Thursday, June 13, 2024
PHOTOS BY VILLAGE URUGWIRO
Rwanda

PHOTOS: Kagame bids farewell to outgoing Russian envoy

Thursday, June 13, 2024
Mourners hold lit candles in honour of victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi, in Brazil. The commemorative event, held in the Legislative Assembly of the Federal District, was attended by Genocide survivors, Brazilian officials, and members of the diplomatic corps, among others. Courtesy
Kwibuka

PHOTOS: Rwandan envoy to Brazil calls for laws against Genocide ideology

Thursday, June 13, 2024
Rwanda's newly appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Olivier Nduhungirehe.
Politics

The rise of new foreign affairs minister Olivier Nduhungirehe

Thursday, June 13, 2024
At least 80 people have died after a boat sank in DR Congo. Internet
Africa

Over 80 people killed in boat accident in DR Congo

Thursday, June 13, 2024
Angelique Habyarimana, the newly appointed Prosecutor General. Courtesy
Rwanda

What you need to know about Angelique Habyarimana, the new Prosecutor General

Thursday, June 13, 2024
RBC's division promotes HIV testing services across various platforms, including community outreach and the distribution of HIV self-test kits.
Featured

Political will: A key tool in Rwanda’s fight against HIV

Thursday, June 13, 2024
Ronald Niwenshuti, the newly appointed Commissioner General of Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA). Courtesy
Rwanda

New RRA boss Ronald Niwenshuti outlines priorities

Thursday, June 13, 2024
Mutesi Rusagara was appointed the State Minister in charge of resource mobilisation and public investment at the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning (MINECOFIN). Courtesy
Politics

Who is Mutesi Rusagara, the 34-year-old new state minister in charge of public investment?

Thursday, June 13, 2024
The forum's spokesperson, Abbas Mukama speaks at a meeting on Thursday, June 13, in Kigali. Dan Gatsinzi
Elections

Political parties forum gears up for July elections

Thursday, June 13, 2024
Rwanda's newly appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Olivier Nduhungirehe and his Tanzanian counterpart January Makamba. Courtesy
Africa

Nduhungirehe, Makamba discuss Rwanda, Tanzania ties following ministerial appointment

Thursday, June 13, 2024
Eid al-Adha will be celebrated on Sunday, June 16, with the national prayer of the day being held at Kigali Pelé Stadium starting 6 am.
Religion

Muslims to celebrate Eid al-Adha on Sunday

Thursday, June 13, 2024
A section of Buzinganjwiri forest during its harvesting in Ruli Sector in Gakenke District. Sam Ngendahimana
Environment

Six key changes in Rwanda’s new forest law

Thursday, June 13, 2024
Eric Irumva and Gisele Irabizi pose for a photo at Hillside Hope, a centre for the Visually Impaired in Musanze, Musanze, September 2018. Photo: UNDP Rwanda/Alice Kayibanda.
Featured

Shifting perceptions: Celebrating strengths and fostering inclusion for persons with albinism

Thursday, June 13, 2024
Coumba Sow, the Country Representative of the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Rwanda, sorts a mango tree during the launch of the campaign that aims to tackle the persistent issue of mango mealybugs in Nyanza District. Courtesy
Featured

MINAGRI launches campaign to eradicate mango mealybugs

Thursday, June 13, 2024