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President Emmerson Mnangagwa looks on as he addresses a press conference at state house in Harare, Zimbabwe on August 27, 2023. PHOTO AFP
Africa

Zimbabwe abolishes death penalty

Thursday, February 08, 2024
A drone photo taken on Feb. 6, 2024 shows the view of China's Qinling Station in Antarctica. China's Qinling Station in Antarctica, the country's fifth research station in the continent, started operation on Wednesday. (Photo by Zhu He/Xinhua)
International

China's Qinling Station in Antarctica starts operation

Thursday, February 08, 2024
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Africa

Kenya starts process to repurchase Eurobonds

Thursday, February 08, 2024
Uganda President, Museveni meets with the Facilitator of the EAC-led Nairobi Peace Process, Uhuru Kenyatta to discuss the regional mandate alongside recent developments in Eastern DRC. Courtesy
Africa

Museveni, Kenyatta discuss regional mission for DR Congo

Thursday, February 08, 2024
President Paul Kagame meets with Polish President Andrzej Duda at Village Urugwiro on Wednesday, February 7. Photo by Village Urugwiro
International

Rwanda-Poland relations: A timeline

Thursday, February 08, 2024
A woman with her newborn at Kacyiru Hospital. Maternity leave benefits insurance or scheme is a maternity protection scheme that grants working women (mothers) their full (100 per cent) remuneration Craish Bahizi
Health

Six key proposed changes to maternity leave benefits scheme

Thursday, February 08, 2024
Some young girls who are members of Club Speak in which they discusss about reproductive health at Groupe Scolaire Mugombwa in Gisagara District. Photo by Samuel Ngendahimana
Education

Tackling school dropout for girls: What is the way forward for Rwanda?

Thursday, February 08, 2024
Gwladys Watrin, a French and Rwandese citizen, was appointed Managing director, Trace Academia and Trace Rwanda. Courtesy

Trace appoints Gwladys Watrin to lead its expansion in academia, Rwanda

Wednesday, February 07, 2024
President Andrzej Duda addresses delegates at Rwanda-Poland Business Forum in Kigali on February 7. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Business

Polish, Rwandan business leaders explore trade, investment partnerships

Wednesday, February 07, 2024
M23 rebels look on in Kibumba in Eastern Dr Congo on December 23, 2022.
Africa

M23 vows "to deal with" DR Congo artillery, air attacks

Wednesday, February 07, 2024
An attendee walks past a billboard of AI Safety Summit in Bletchley Park, Britain, Nov. 2, 2023. A global summit on artificial intelligence (AI) safety was held at Bletchley Park on Nov. 1 to 2. The Chinese delegation attending the summit participated in discussions on AI safety and other issues, promoted China's Global Artificial Intelligence Governance Initiative, and carried out bilateral talks with relevant countries.v(Xinhua/Li Ying)
Technology

World Insights: Global forum on AI addresses ethics, sovereignty concerns

Wednesday, February 07, 2024
President Andrzej Duda of Poland lays a wreath to pay tribute to victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi at Kigali Genocide Memorial on Wednesday, February 7. Courtesy
Rwanda

Kigali Genocide Memorial a masterclass on justice, forgiveness – Polish President

Wednesday, February 07, 2024
A segment of the newly revamped Wetland Ecotourism park in Kigali. The wetland spanning 121 hectares,has more than 62 indigenous plant species. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Environment

Nyandungu Eco-Park to be expanded by 43 hectares

Wednesday, February 07, 2024
Minister of Foreign Affairs Vincent Biruta (R), and Andrzej Szejna, Polish Secretary of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, exchange documents after signing cooperation agreements in trade and green technologies on Wednesday. PHOTO BY DAN GATSINZI
Economy

Rwanda, Poland sign deals in trade, green technologies

Wednesday, February 07, 2024
President Duda being welcomed at Kigali International Airport on Tuesday by Foreign Affairs Minister Vincent Biruta. The Polish President and his wife will visit the Holy land of Kibeho on Thursday. Courtesy
Religion

Poland President Duda to visit Kibeho

Wednesday, February 07, 2024
Officials toast during the 15-year anniversary celebrations at Kigali Marriott Hotel on February 5. All photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured

Water For People lays out new plan to bring clean water to 1.5 million people

Wednesday, February 07, 2024
Good Human Coffee is one of their first projects with the aim of contributing to peace by sustaining the economic well-being of communities. Courtesy
Featured

How Aegis Trust blends peace education with economic empowerment

Wednesday, February 07, 2024
Ecobank Rwanda Managing Director Carine Umutoni during the interview. Umutoni is also a part of the Executive Committee of the Rwanda Bankers’ Association (RBA). Photo by Willy Mucyo
Women

Bank executive Carine Umutoni on changing career paths, going up the corporate ladder

Wednesday, February 07, 2024
Patients wait for services at Masaka Hospital in Kicukiro District. PHOTO BY CRAISH BAHIZI
Health

Banks, insurance firms to contribute to Mutuelle de Santé as government looks to increase scheme services

Wednesday, February 07, 2024
Adolesecent Girls and Young Women with their Mentors showcasing the running of Safe space sessions.Photo: Courtesy
Featured

Safe spaces: A game-changer for vulnerable adolescent girls and young women

Wednesday, February 07, 2024