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Kwibuka

Australian MP praises Rwandan community for preserving genocide memory

Sunday, May 12, 2024
This photo taken on May 10, 2024 shows a handover ceremony held at the Lebu Railway Station in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The Chinese management contractors of Ethiopia-Djibouti standard gauge railway on Friday officially handed over the railway's management and operation to Ethiopia and Djibouti after six years of successful operation. (Xinhua/Liu Fangqiang)
Africa

Ethiopia, Djibouti embark on management, operation of Chinese-built railway

Sunday, May 12, 2024
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Women

The enduring impact of maternal love: Heartfelt reflections on Mother’s Day

Sunday, May 12, 2024
Paulian Kazibwe, the Airtel Rwanda Finance Director(L) hands over a smartphone to one of residents in Rusizi District on Friday, May 10. 'ConnectRwanda 2.0' aims to bring digital connectivity to every corner of Rwanda. Courtesy
Featured

Airtel Rwanda expands ‘ConnectRwanda 2.0’ to Rusizi District, boosts digital access

Sunday, May 12, 2024
President Paul Kagame was received by host President Bassirou Diomaye Faye in Dakar on Saturday, May 11. PHOTO BY VILLAGE URUGWIRO
Africa

Kagame in Senegal for ‘friendly visit’

Saturday, May 11, 2024
Participants pose for a group photo as RDB, in collaboration with the Rwandan embassy in Senegal, hosted “a momentous culinary affair” in Dakar on May 11.
Economy

RDB hosts Senegalese investors in Dakar, showcases opportunities in Rwanda

Saturday, May 11, 2024
RSSB Chief Executive Officer Regis Rugemanshuro lays a wreath in honour of Genocide victims at Nyanza-Kicukiro Genocide Memorial as RSSB, formerly Caisse Sociale du Rwanda (CSR), paid tribute to 19 former employees who lost their lives during the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi on Friday, May 10. Courtesy
Kwibuka

RSSB commemorates former staff lost in Genocide, urges youth to safeguard Rwanda's progress

Saturday, May 11, 2024
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Vincent Biruta and Ambassador of the European Union, Belén Calvo Uyarra as the delegation of the European Union (EU) to Rwanda celebrated Europe Day on May 9
Rwanda

Europe Day: Rwanda, EU reflect on partnership, forging stronger bonds

Saturday, May 11, 2024
People register to vote at a voting station in Soweto, Johannesburg, South Africa, Nov. 18, 2023. (Photo by Ihsaan HaffejeeXinhua
Africa

South Africa's constitutional court bars 3 political parties from contesting elections

Saturday, May 11, 2024
Seven private companies including The New Times were certified with a gold seal – the highest certificate offered in Rwanda – for their outstanding achievements in promoting gender accountability and creating gender-responsive work environments. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

Private sector takes lead in championing gender equality in workplace

Saturday, May 11, 2024
Members of parliament during a plenary sitting. Courtesy
Rwanda

Key proposed changes in CHENO’s management, mandate

Saturday, May 11, 2024
Zanzibar beats Ibiza, Crete as best island destination in 2024. Internet
Africa

Zanzibar beats Ibiza, Crete as best island destination in 2024

Saturday, May 11, 2024
UN General Assembly President Dennis Francis (L) strikes his gavel to signal the adoption of a resolution during the 10th Emergency Special Session of the General Assembly at the UN headquarters in New York, on May 10, 2024. The UN General Assembly (UNGA) on Friday adopted a resolution supporting the Palestinian bid to become a full UN member by recognizing it as qualified to join and recommending that the Security Council "reconsider the matter favorably." (Manuel Elias/UN Photo/Handout via Xinhua)
International

UN General Assembly backs Palestinian bid for UN membership

Saturday, May 11, 2024
The World Health Organization on Friday warned of a possible surge in food-borne diseases in Kenya due to the ongoing floods crisis.
Africa

WHO warns of food-borne diseases in Kenya amid flood crisis

Saturday, May 11, 2024
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, addressing the event, said that the Lume Free Trade Zone, will become the second one of its kind after Ethiopia's maiden Dire Dawa Free Trade Zone. Courtesy
Africa

Ethiopia launches construction of Chinese-contracted economic zone

Saturday, May 11, 2024
Rescue personnel search the site of a building collapse in George, South Africa, May 9, 2024. Internet
Africa

South Africa's building collapse site declared "no-fly zone" as death toll rises to 12

Saturday, May 11, 2024
At least 267 people have been killed by flooding and landslides caused by heavy rains in Kenya since mid-March. Internet
Africa

Death toll from flooding in Kenya rises to 267

Saturday, May 11, 2024
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Education

ICK media students gain valuable insights during educational trip

Saturday, May 11, 2024
Representatives from private companies, public entities and non-profit organisations attending a workshop
Featured

Access to Finance: IFE embarks on technical workshops ahead of sector-open call for proposals

Friday, May 10, 2024
President Paul Kagame on Friday, May 10, held discussions centered on current global challenges including migration issues, with visiting German lawmakers including Jens Spahn, Günter Krings, and Alexander Richard Throm, at Urugwiro Village.
International

Kagame, German lawmakers discuss global challenges

Friday, May 10, 2024