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Genocide suspect Emmanuel Nkunduwimye found guilty of involvement in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, primarily in the city of Kigali, on June 6. Courtesy
Crime

Belgium: Emmanuel Nkunduwimye found guilty of Genocide crimes

Thursday, June 06, 2024
Local government minister Jean-Claude Musabyimana delivers his remarks during the Rwanda Association of Local Government Authorities (RALGA) General Assembly, on June 6.
Rwanda

Accountability in local govt: districts commended for clean financial audits

Thursday, June 06, 2024
Dominique Habimana the newly approved Secretary General of Rwanda Association of Local Government Authorities (RALGA). Courtesy
Rwanda

Who is Dominique Habimana, the new RALGA Secretary General?

Thursday, June 06, 2024
Wildlife photographer, Will Wilson, during a campaign to raise awareness on cancer in Kigali at Kigali Convention Centre. Courtesy
Featured

FEATURED: Wildlife photographer leads campaign for breast cancer awareness in Rwanda

Thursday, June 06, 2024
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International

Rwanda opens embassy in Indonesia

Thursday, June 06, 2024
Graduates from NEET programme during a workshop at Centre d'Accueil Saint François Xavier/Photo by Germain Nsanzimana
Education

84% youth with vocational training get jobs – survey

Thursday, June 06, 2024
At least 16 people were killed by a suspected Islamist rebel group based in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo's North Kivu province.
Africa

DR Congo: At least 16 people killed by suspected ADF militia – reports

Thursday, June 06, 2024
Central Bank Governor John Rwangombwa, and Deputy Governor Soraya Hakuziyaremye address journalists on Wednesday, May 29. Emmanuel Dushimimana
Economy

Central bank to mark 60 years of economic responsibility in Rwanda

Thursday, June 06, 2024
Rwanda’s Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources, Ildephonse Musafiri (R), and his Guinean counterpart Felix Lamah sign the agriculture cooperation agreement on June 3, 2024, in Kigali. Courtesy.
Agriculture

What the new Rwanda-Guinea agriculture deal entails

Thursday, June 06, 2024
Benjamin Mutimura, CEO of I&M Bank Rwanda, and Chairman of the Board of MIC, Fabrice Shema during the signing ceremony on Wednesday, June 5. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured

I&M Bank Rwanda to offer 80% financing for business property purchases in MIC

Thursday, June 06, 2024
Veronica Nduva is set for swearing-in as EAC Secretary-General.
Africa

Kenya’s Veronica Nduva set for swearing-in as EAC Secretary-General

Thursday, June 06, 2024
Nigerian singer and songwriter Mr Eazi and staff lay a wreath in honour to the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi at Kigali Genocide Memorial on June 4. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Featured

Kwibuka: Choplife Gaming staff pay tribute to Genocide victims

Thursday, June 06, 2024
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Africa

Zimbabwe: Central bank moves to address cash shortage of new currency

Thursday, June 06, 2024
A group of Liberian and Rwandan youth reciting 30 facts about the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi during the commemoration of the Genocide in Liberia
Kwibuka

Rwandans in Liberia commemorate Genocide against the Tutsi

Thursday, June 06, 2024
Road construction through the Kigali Infrastructure Project (KIP) in Remera. After being put on hold for months due to funding constraints, the Kigali Infrastructure Project (KIP) will resume this month. Craish Bahizi
Infrastructure

Prime Minister Ngirente says Kigali Infrastructure Project revived

Thursday, June 06, 2024
Members of Parliament during a Plenary Session. Courtesy
Africa

Rwandan MPs ask DR Congo to disarm FDLR, address historical grievances

Thursday, June 06, 2024
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente briefs members of parliament on the success of the National Strategy for Transformation (NST1) on Wednesday, June 5. Courtesy
Economy

NST1: Rwanda created 1.3m jobs, exports doubled over seven years

Thursday, June 06, 2024
Dr Eric Remera, the manager of the division in charge of research, innovation, and data sciences at Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC). file
Health

How local research plays crucial role in tackling Rwanda’s health issues

Thursday, June 06, 2024
A view of a flooded residential area nearby Rusizi river due to landslides that blocked the flow of the river in 2023. Courtesy
Environment

Govt launches Rwf4bn project to curb floods in Rusizi river, Lake Kivu basins

Thursday, June 06, 2024
Rwandans in diaspora during Rwanda Day event in Amsterdam. Courtesy
Technology

Explainer: how Apostille will ease cross-border document authentication

Thursday, June 06, 2024