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Rwanda Defence Force (RDF), in collaboration with the United States Africa Command (USAFRICOM) and the Nebraska National Guard (NENG), during a joint medical outreach services in Rwamagana. Courtesy
Health

PHOTOS: RDF, US military medics treat 5,000 patients in Rwanda

Friday, March 22, 2024
Participants during last year’s World Down Syndrome Day event organised by Rwanda Down Syndrome Organisation (RDSO). The organisation aims to create and develop conditions that will enable people with Down syndrome in Rwanda to attain their full potential and thrive. Courtesy photo
Health

Rwanda: Advocates and supporters gather to ‘end stereotypes’ on World Down Syndrome Day

Friday, March 22, 2024
Officials tour inside of the recently completed Nzove - Ntora principal water transmission pipeline on Wednesday, March 20. Emmanuel Dushimimana
Featured

FEATURED: Japanese embassy, WASAC Group and MININFRA inaugurate Nzove-Ntora water transmission pipeline

Friday, March 22, 2024
RIB says it has arrested Patrick Niyigena in connection with charges related to bribery and abuse of authority. Courtesy.
Crime

Ministry of Youth official arrested on bribery charges

Friday, March 22, 2024
The official launch of the Africa Food Systems Annual Summit 2024, at the Kigali Convention Center (KCC) on March 26. Courtesy
Agriculture

Rwanda to host Africa food systems summit

Friday, March 22, 2024
Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary of Interior and Administration of National Government Prof Kithure Kindiki speaking during a past press interview. PHOTO _ FRANCIS NDERITU _ NMG
Africa

Kenya government mulls TikTok ban to protect data

Friday, March 22, 2024
Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba.
Africa

Museveni appoints Gen Muhoozi as Uganda’s army chief

Friday, March 22, 2024
Aerial view of I&M Bank headquarters in Nyarugenge Distict. Courtesy
Featured

FEATURED: I&M Bank Rwanda net profits grew by 15% in 2023

Friday, March 22, 2024
Different parts of the country, from March 11 to March 20, experienced average maximum temperature ranging between 20 degrees Celsius and 30 degrees.
Environment

Meteo Rwanda explains temperature spike, assures 10-day normal levels

Friday, March 22, 2024
Twenty-five-year-old Anitha Ingabire has learned many skills that include hairdressing, tailoring, and interior design. Courtesy photo
Education

Rising above adversity: Anitha Ingabire’s multifaceted story

Friday, March 22, 2024
Workers load some of the imported food commodities for upcountry trading at Kigali Business District. File
Economy

Rwanda central bank’s fight against inflation

Friday, March 22, 2024
Some of the 91 asylum seekers from Libya on their arrival at Kigali International Airport on Thursday, March 21. Courtesy
Africa

Rwanda receives over 90 asylum seekers from Libya

Thursday, March 21, 2024
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Vincent Biruta (right), and UK Home Secretary James Cleverly shake hands after signing a new migration treaty between the two countries in Kigali, on December 5,2023. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
International

Senate approves UK-Rwanda migration treaty

Thursday, March 21, 2024
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Africa

President Macron backs ‘negotiated solution’ to DR Congo-Rwanda tensions

Thursday, March 21, 2024
The Governor of the National Bank of Rwanda John Rwangombwa speaks during the presentation of the Monetary Policy and Financial Stability Statement. DAN GATSINZI
Economy

Rwanda’s financial sector assets hit Rwf10 trillion value

Thursday, March 21, 2024
SACCO teller serves a customer at Kacyiru SACCO. Craish Bahizi
Finance

Umurenge SACCOs to be fully automated by June – NBR governor

Thursday, March 21, 2024
The Governor of the National Bank of Rwanda John Rwangombwa during the presentation of the Monetary Policy and Financial Stability Statement on Thursday, March 21. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Economy

Economic Growth momentum expected to continue in 2024 - Rwangombwa

Thursday, March 21, 2024
President Paul Kagame addresses members of the cabinet and other senior officials during t the Cabinet Retreat at Intare Conference Arena in Kigali on Tuesday, March 20. Photos by Village Urugwiro
Politics

Cabinet retreat: Kagame stresses courage, delivery of Rwanda’s key priorities

Thursday, March 21, 2024
A medic conducting oral screening during the observation of World Oral Health Day at Gikomero Stadium in Gasabo district on March 20. Courtesy
Health

Low uptake of dental check-ups raises concerns among dentists

Thursday, March 21, 2024
A view of the former Gisozi market that was demolished in 2022 due to its pollution impact on the neighbouring wetland. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Economy

Kigali: Nearly 200 former street vendors find new home at marketplace

Thursday, March 21, 2024