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Minister of Finance and Economic Planning Yusuf Murangwa addresses journalists in Kigali on June 19, 2024. Photo by Craish Bahizi,

How Rwanda plans to raise Rwf3tn taxes in 2024/25

Tuesday, July 02, 2024

Jordanian minister of Tourism and Antiquities, Makram Mustafa Queis. File

Jordan ‘ready to share devt strategies’ with Rwanda

Tuesday, July 02, 2024

Forty-five students from the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) Rwanda received their Mathematical Sciences and Data Science degrees in Kigali on June 28. Courtesy

FEATURED: 45 AIMS Rwanda students graduate, encouraged to be future job creators

Monday, July 01, 2024

M23 rebels in Kibumba, in eastern DR Congo, in December 2022.

M23 rebels seize more territory in eastern DR Congo

Monday, July 01, 2024

Over 1,600 senior six students from various schools in Rwamagana and Kayonza districts gathered at the Rwamagana Leaders School for a university fair. During the BK Foundation university fair 2024 , students learned about financial literacy and some opened personal BK accounts. Courtesy

FEATURED: BK Foundation equips students with career guidance, financial literacy at university fair

Monday, July 01, 2024

The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) handed over Abdalle Birolle military base to the Somali National Army (SNA) on Saturday,June 30. Courtesy

African Union will not abandon Somalia – official

Monday, July 01, 2024

Charles Munyaneza, the National Electoral Commission Executive Secretary, speaks to journalists during a news conference ahead the July election in Kigali, on May 26. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana

Rwanda Decides: Youth comprise 42% of final voters’ list

Monday, July 01, 2024

Frank Habineza, the Democratic Green Party chairman and presidential candidate greets Huye residents during the party’s rally on June 30

Green Party pledges to lower retirement age to 60

Monday, July 01, 2024

President Kagame and King Mohammed VI of Morocco during their meeting at Village Urugwiro in Kigali, on October 18, 2016. Photo by Village Urugwiro

Kagame condoles with Moroccan King on his mother's death

Sunday, June 30, 2024

Olivier Nduhungirehe, a PSD member, who is also Rwanda’ Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation speaks to journalists at the campaign on Sunday, June 30. Emmanuel Ntirenganya

Why PSD wants MPs increased to 120

Sunday, June 30, 2024

RPF members during a campaign rally in Kamonyi District’s Ngoma Stadium, where more than 35,000 RPF supporters converged to listen to the candidates. PHOTOS BY DAN GATSINZI

Parliamentary polls: RPF pledges sustained development in Kamonyi

Sunday, June 30, 2024

Thousands of residents who turned up for BPR Bank Rwanda Plc's a three-day roadshow in Kigali from June 26 to 28, named ‘Ibyiza kubacu’. Courtesy

FEATURED: BPR Bank promises new prospects for customers in three-day roadshow

Sunday, June 30, 2024

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Nsengiyumva floats idea of creating 'Supreme Leader' role

Sunday, June 30, 2024

PL members during the ongoing presidential and parliamentary campaigns in Ruhango District on Sunday, June 30. Photo by Michel Nkurunziza

Roads top wishlist for Ruhango, Kamonyi voters

Sunday, June 30, 2024

RPF-Inkotanyi presidential candidate Paul Kagame addresses thousands of RPF members at Rubengera in Karongi District, on Sunday June 30. All photos by Olivier Mugwiza

Karongi: Kagame urges swift development on campaign trail

Sunday, June 30, 2024

Mathilde Mukantabana, the Ambassador of Rwanda to the US speaks during the event to pay tribute to Ambassador Cynthia Shepard Perry, who served as the Honorary Consul of Rwanda in Houston, Texas. Courtesy

Amb. Mukantabana pays tribute to former Rwandan consul Cynthia Shepard Perry

Sunday, June 30, 2024

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Rubavu: Nsengiyumva promises to boost fish production on Lake Kivu

Sunday, June 30, 2024

UR’s Acting Vice Chancellor Associate Professor Didas Kayihura Muganga addresses participants duringthe conclusion of the one-week 'Summer Camp' for 2024 that has been taking place from June 24 to 28. Courtesy

UR Vice Chancellor urges Mastercard Foundation scholars to lead transformation

Sunday, June 30, 2024

Rwanda Standards Board in collaboration with Korea International Cooperation Agency launch the Strengthening Rwanda Industrial Standardisation ICT Capacity (SISIC) project on Friday, June 28. Emmanuel Dushimimana

RSB, KOICA launch $8 million project to boost technology in advancing Rwanda's industrial standardisation

Sunday, June 30, 2024

Green Party's presidential candidate Frank Habineza predged to increase internet connectivity to scale up the use of technology in various sectors notably agriculture and security.

Ngororero: Habineza vows to increase internet connectivity

Sunday, June 30, 2024