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A view of a section of former Kangondo residential area before the relocation of the residents on March 13, 2020.The High Court, on Monday, April 29, ruled that some families which were earlier relocated from Kangondo and Kibiraro villages in Gasabo District are entitled to financial compensation. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Law

Court okays financial compensation for Kangondo, Kibiraro property owners

Tuesday, April 30, 2024
National Electoral Commission (NEC) Chairperson Oda Gasinzigwa, on Tuesday, April 30, warned independent candidates against forging signatures as they seek to fulfill essential criteria. Parliamentary and presidential elections are scheduled for July 14 to July 16. Courtesy
Elections

Presidential aspirants warned against forging endorsement signatures

Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Some of the members of the Ciarb Rwanda branch that turned up for the general assembly. Ciarb officials believe the institute will have trained chartered Rwandan arbitrators by the end of 2025. All photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured

FEATURED: Rwanda to get homegrown chartered arbitrators by 2025

Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Members of Tuzamurane Cooperative work in their potato plantation in Musanze District. Sam Ngendahimana
Law

Ten key proposed changes in Rwanda’s cooperative bill

Tuesday, April 30, 2024
A sewage suction truck on duty in Kigali. File
Infrastructure

Chinese engineering firm embarks on Kigali sewerage system project

Tuesday, April 30, 2024
This toolkit will assist parents, teachers, and guardians in educating children and youth on sexual and reproductive health to address teen pregnancies.
Health

Rwanda to use UNESCO model to reduce teenage pregnancies

Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Ian Berulo Cyusa speaks during the launch of the Berulo mobile app which he designed to help bridge the gap between educators, local government authorities, as well as students and their families. All photos: Courtesy.
Technology

How a mobile app could help curb school dropout

Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Gisenyi Genocide Memorial at ‘Commune Rouge’ in Rubavu District. On April 30, 1994, many Tutsi were killed at this site after they had been tricked to come out of their hiding places. Photo: Courtesy.
Kwibuka

April 30, 1994: Tutsi massacred in Gisenyi’s commune rouge

Tuesday, April 30, 2024
A section of Kigali-Muhanga road in Nkoto Cell, Rugarika Sector, Kamonyi District, that was destroyed by heavy rains on Monday, April 29. Courtesy
Environment

Weather forecaster warns of heavy floods, rainstorms, landslides in first week of May

Monday, April 29, 2024
At least 40 killed as dam bursts in Kenya amid heavy downpour. Internet
Africa

At least 40 killed as dam bursts in Kenya amid heavy downpour

Monday, April 29, 2024
Chevron Namibia's Channa Kurukulasuriya and Namcor's Ebson Uangtua during the signing ceremony.Courtesy
Africa

Namibia, Chevron sign deal for developing offshore oil block

Monday, April 29, 2024
Kenya has postponed by a week the scheduled schools reopening to May 6. Courtesy
Africa

Kenya postpones schools reopening over flooding

Monday, April 29, 2024
Nick O’Donohoe, BII Chief Executive Officer, said the facility will help tackle complex issues such as food security in Africa
Business

Rwandan businesses to benefit from $100m British finance facility

Monday, April 29, 2024
A scene of the tragedy where heavy reains caused houses to collapse in Ngara Cell, in Bumbogo Sector, Gasabo District. Courtesy
Environment

Kigali: High risk zone dwellers warned to relocate as heavy rains kill mother, child in Kigali

Monday, April 29, 2024
Kenya’s national carrier, Kenya Airways, has announced that it is suspending its flights to Kinshasa. File
Africa

Kenya Airways halts Kinshasa flights over staff detention by DR Congo military intelligence

Monday, April 29, 2024
Supporters of South Africa's governing African National Congress carry a mock coffin of the opposition Democratic Alliance (DA) during the party's final rally at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, May 5, 2019. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko
Africa

South Africa puts in place security measures for upcoming elections: official

Monday, April 29, 2024
Officials and participants pose for a group photo after the workshop in Kigali on Friday, April 26. All photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Featured

FEATURED: Untapped potential behind cross border trade

Monday, April 29, 2024
Officials and participants pose for a group photo after the meeting on Kungahara project in Rulindo District, on April 23. The new project aims to strengthen resilient food systems and nutrition security in Rwanda. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured

FEATURED: European Union, CARE, DUHAMIC-ADRI launch  ‘Kungahara’ project in three districts of Rwanda

Monday, April 29, 2024
The Ideal Democratic Party leaders during the party congress in Kigali on Sunday April 28. Courtesy
Politics

PDI party to field parliamentary candidates for July elections

Monday, April 29, 2024
Central bank governors from East African Community (EAC) are meeting in Juba, South Sudan
Africa

EAC central bankers meet in South Sudan

Monday, April 29, 2024