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Members of Irembo and Our Past Initiative pose for a group photo with families of Genocide survivors in Rulindo District on May 16.
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Irembo, Our Past Initiative support Genocide survivors in Rulindo District

Friday, May 17, 2024
President William Ruto of Kenya speaks at the panel during the Africa CEO Forum. Courtesy.
Africa

Africa CEO Forum: Kenya’s Ruto roots for better financing in Africa

Friday, May 17, 2024
Spiro CEO, Kaushik Bruman, and Kanayo Awani, Executive Vice President of Afreximbank, pose for a photo after the signing ceremony during the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali. All photos courtesy
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Spiro agrees to 50 million USD debt facility with Afreximbank to accelerate expansion

Friday, May 17, 2024
Brig Gen Patrick Karuretwa, the head of RDF’s international military cooperation department, and Brig Gen Fabien Kuzniak, the head of the French military’s southern bilateral cooperation department, exchange documents, in Paris, on May 16. Their respective delegations agreed on a new roadmap that will guide bilateral cooperation between the two nations until 2025.
Rwanda

Rwanda, France agree on new defence cooperation roadmap

Friday, May 17, 2024
Morocco’s Minister of Trade and Industry Ryad Mezzour speaks during a business breakfast meeting in Kigali between Moroccan investors and Private Sector Federation (PSF) members, on May 17.
Business

Morocco commits to expanding investments in Rwanda, creating sustainable jobs

Friday, May 17, 2024
Participants during a panel discussion. The event featured engaging discussions, workshops, and networking opportunities.
Education

Sweden’s Mälardalen University hosts first International Week with special focus on Rwanda

Friday, May 17, 2024
A pitch at Kigali Universe Complex. The $1.5 million project is set to be inaugurated on Saturday, May 18. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

Kigali: 8 places to go this weekend

Friday, May 17, 2024
A person shows a new currency Zimbabwe Gold banknote in Harare, Zimbabwe, on May 15, 2024. (Photo by Shaun Jusa/Xinhua)
Africa

Zimbabwe cracks down on illegal money traders to stabilize new currency ZiG

Friday, May 17, 2024
Miners on duty at a mining site in Rulindo District. The Ministry of Public Service and Labour has stressed. Silicosis mainly affects workers exposed to silica dust in jobs such as construction and mining. on May 16.
Health

Mining companies urged to ensure safety and health of mine workers

Friday, May 17, 2024
Wooden boats seen transporting people and merchandise in Karongi District
Rwanda

Police bothered by risk posed by substandard boats on Lake Kivu

Friday, May 17, 2024
PHOTOS BY DAN GATSINZI
Africa

Kenya President Ruto attends Africa CEO Forum

Friday, May 17, 2024
Ligting Candles as a sign of Remberance during the Commemoration Event
Kwibuka

Rwandans in Jordan commemorate 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi

Friday, May 17, 2024
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Crime

RIB arrests genocide suspect who hid in house for 23 years to evade justice

Friday, May 17, 2024
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Security

PHOTOS: UK Royal College of Defence Studies visits to learn from Rwanda Peace Academy

Friday, May 17, 2024
President Paul Kagame submits his candidature to Oda Gasinzigwa, chairperson of the National Electoral Commission (NEC), in Kigali on Friday, May 17. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza for The New Times
Elections

Presidential polls: Kagame submits candidature

Friday, May 17, 2024
South Sudanese rebel opposition groups leaders and other officials involved in South Sudan's Tumaini Initiative peace talks pose for a picture after a signing ceremony in Nairobi, Kenya on May 16, 2024. Net photo
Africa

South Sudan, rebel groups sign peace deal

Friday, May 17, 2024
President Paul Kagame receives Fred Siewe, the president of European veterans' football body FIFVE and some football legends in Village Urugwiro on October 13, 2022. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Tourism

VCWC 2024 cements Rwanda's ascent as a global sports tourism destination

Friday, May 17, 2024
Panelists discuss on the theme ' At the table or on the menu; A critical moment to shape a new future for Africa' during the official opening of the 2024 Africa CEO Forum on May 16. Village Urugwiro
Economy

Time is ripe for Africa’s economic independence – experts

Friday, May 17, 2024
Julie Mutoni the Managing Director of Multilines International Rwanda during an interview. Photo by Willy Mucyo
Women

How being “young and fearless” prepared logistics expert Julie Mutoni for male-dominated industry

Friday, May 17, 2024
Benjamin Mutimura, CEO of I&M Bank Rwanda (c) holds the EDGE Advanced Certification during an event held on the sidelines of Africa CEO Forum in Kigali on May 16. All photos by Dan Gatsinzi
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FEATURED: I&M Bank Rwanda receives prestigious green building EDGE Advanced Certification for head office

Friday, May 17, 2024