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Rwandan humanitarians urge for public support
Rwanda

Rwandan humanitarians urge for public support

Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Rwanda's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Olivier Nduhungirehe and DR Congos Minister of Foreign Affairs Therese Kayikwamba Wagner during the meeting in Luanda on Tuesday July 30. Courtesy
Africa

Third Luanda ministerial meeting on DR Congo due on Tuesday

Monday, August 19, 2024
Bugesera District and NPD launched the construction and upgrading of a 2.1-kilometer stretch of urban roads within the district's urban area on Monday, August 19. Emmanuel Dushimimana
Infrastructure

Bugesera District, NPD start works to upgrade Nyamata town roads

Monday, August 19, 2024
The SADC summit of Heads of State and government took place in the Zimbabwean capital Harare on Saturday, August 18, 2024. Courtesy
Africa

SADC leaders commend Angola’s efforts for peace in DR Congo

Monday, August 19, 2024
Bavarian Nordic, a key player in vaccine production in Denmark, partnered with Africa CDC to boost local vaccine manufacturing capabilities.
Health

Africa CDC, Bavarian Nordic to boost mpox vaccine production in Africa

Monday, August 19, 2024
Rwanda Investigation Bureau has arrested Jean Ruranga, a former State Attorney in the Ministry of Justice, over crimes of money laundering and illicit enrichment.
Crime

Former judicial officer in custody over money laundering, illicit enrichment

Monday, August 19, 2024
President Kagame addresses new cabinet during the oath-taking ceremony of 21 Ministers, nine Ministers of State on Monday, August 19. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Politics

PHOTOS: Kagame urges new cabinet to regularly self-evaluate, improve on work delivery

Monday, August 19, 2024
Mangesh Verma the newly appointed Chief Executive Officer of CIMERWA. Courtesy
Business

Cimerwa appoints Mangesh Verma as new CEO

Monday, August 19, 2024
(L-R) Cabinet members Richard Nyirishema, the new Minister of Sports, Minister in charge of Emergency Management Maj. Gen. (Rtd) Albert Murasira, Valentine Uwamariya Minister of Environment, Prudence Sebahizi, the new Minister of Trade and Industry, and Christine Nkulikiyinka, the Minister of Public Service and Labour, took oath of office on Monday, August 19. PHOTOS BY DAN GATSINZI
Politics

PHOTOS: New cabinet swears in

Monday, August 19, 2024
Over 300 exhbitors have turned up to showcase innovations and products in an annual expo held in Rwamagana from August 17 to September 3
Economy

Eastern Province: Over 300 to showcase innovative work at two-week expo

Monday, August 19, 2024
Gasabo Primary Court on Monday, August 19, postponed the bail hearing of Davis Sezisoni Manzi. Courtesy
Crime

Trial of suspect in $10 million forex fraud case postponed

Monday, August 19, 2024
Philippines reports new mpox case after eight-month break.
International

Philippines reports new mpox case after eight-month break

Monday, August 19, 2024
Mrs. Monica Geingos.
Africa

Ex-Namibia First Lady appointed Chancellor at Kepler College

Monday, August 19, 2024
A flood retention dam with a capacity to retain two million cubic metres of flood water along River Sebeya in Rubavu District.
Environment

Inside Rwanda's Rwf154 bn budget for climate change adaptation

Monday, August 19, 2024
Eric Kabayiza, Single Project Implementation Unit (SPIU) Coordinator, speaks to journalists on replacement of aging coffee trees in Nyamasheke district. Photos By Germain Nsanzimana
Agriculture

Govt to provide over 25 million seedlings for coffee rejuvenation

Monday, August 19, 2024
Trainees and officials pose for a group photo after concluting the workshop. Emmanuel Dushimimana
Featured

FEATURED: UR empowers innovators with AI, IoT, entrepreneurial skills to commercialise projects

Monday, August 19, 2024
The percentage of people holding discriminatory attitudes toward individuals living with HIV has significantly decreased, now hovering around or below 10%.
Health

HIV-related stigma decreases in Rwanda - report

Monday, August 19, 2024
A total of 3,850 tonnes of rice from Bugarama that have been stranded at the stores due to lack of market, got buyers on Sunday, August 18. According to Rusizi District Mayor Anicet Kibiriga, the produce was purchased by the National Strategic Grain Reserve and EAX (East Africa Exchange) a local company in cross-border trade. Courtesy
Economy

Rusizi: Over 3,000 tonnes of rice get long-awaited buyers

Sunday, August 18, 2024
Sudan declares cholera outbreak.
Africa

Sudan declares cholera outbreak

Sunday, August 18, 2024
An artistic impression of the proposed Kibeho basilica in Nyaruguru District. File
Religion

Rwf3.5 billion required to expand Kibeho holy land sanctuary

Sunday, August 18, 2024