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Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Dr Vincent Biruta, shakes hands with his Brazilian counterpart, Mauro Vieira, after signing agreements, including visa waiver in Brazil on October 5

A look at Rwanda’s diplomatic ties in 2023

Sunday, January 07, 2024
Minister of Youth and Arts, Abdallah Utumatwishima delivers remarks during the opening of the Kigali Youth Festival on Saturday, January 6. Courtesy
Rwanda

Govt mulls ‘ArtConnekt’ scheme to recognise exceptional artists

Sunday, January 07, 2024
Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) agent checks electoral materials at the Mavuno polling centre on the day of the presidential election in Goma, North Kivu province of the Democratic Republic of Congo December 20, 2023. REUTERS/Arlette Bashizi
Africa

DR Congo election: Three ministers, four governors disqualified for fraud, violence

Saturday, January 06, 2024
The Executive Secretary of the Chancellery for Heroes, National Orders and Decorations of Honour (CHENO), Deo Nkusi,addresses journalists ahead of Heroes Day. Christianne Murengerantwari
Rwanda

Rwanda needs more heroes, especially youth – officials

Saturday, January 06, 2024
Rwanda National Police's rescue brigade officers rescue people who got stranded at a flooded street in Kigali on February 3, 2020.. FILE
Environment

Govt ready to provide effective response in case of disasters – official

Saturday, January 06, 2024
Oscar Pistorius during his trial in Pretoria, South Africa. EFE/ALON SKUY. FILE

What next for Oscar Pistorius?

Saturday, January 06, 2024
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Africa

President Kagame receives Sudan paramilitary leader, pledges Rwanda's support for peace efforts

Saturday, January 06, 2024
A group of refugees and asylum seekers evacuated from Libya on their arrival at Kigali International Airport in 2023. File

Rwanda not in talks with Israel on transfer of Palestinians from Gaza - Govt

Friday, January 05, 2024
Antoinette Uwineza, alias Micheline Uwababyeyi, was apprehended on New Year’s Eve by Kenyan police officers posing as hitmen.
Crime

Rwandan woman accused of attempted murder in Nairobi granted bail

Friday, January 05, 2024
The intermediate court of Nyarugenge, on Friday, January 5, postponed the trial in substance of suspected serial killer Denis Kazungu to January 12. File
Crime

Kazungu’s trial postponed to January 12

Friday, January 05, 2024
A braille reader during a reading exercise. On January 4 every year, the World Braille Day is observed (Courtesy)
Education

The invention of Braille: Explainer

Friday, January 05, 2024
Rwanda FDA has issued a recall for antifungal tablets produced in Kenya over safety concerns.
Health

Food and Drug Authority recalls Kenyan medicine on local market

Friday, January 05, 2024
'Ikuzimu' art piece
Health

PHOTOS: Exhibition addresses youth mental health challenges

Friday, January 05, 2024
Students from UR Rusizi Campus relocated to Huye District as Rwanda Polytechnic (RP) prepares to take over the campus. Courtesy
Education

Why UR students were relocated from Rusizi campus

Friday, January 05, 2024
Oscar Pistorius's various trials and hearings attracted enormous media interest. Photo-Getty images
Africa

South Africa: Oscar Pistorius released on parole

Friday, January 05, 2024
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Featured

FEATURED: Rwanda Bankers’ Association announces call for papers for inaugural annual research conference

Friday, January 05, 2024
Residents wade through a flooded residential area due to heavy rains that ravaged the country on May 2-3, 2023. Germain Nsanzimana
Infrastructure

How are districts with likely heavy rain preparing for looming floods?

Friday, January 05, 2024
One of bridges that were constructed to facilitate the water flow through Mpazi drainage in Nyabugogo
Featured

FEATURED: How improved infrastructure has saved Nyabugogo from devastating floods

Friday, January 05, 2024
According to the report, the decline in venture funding is not unique to Africa but rather aligns with a global trend.
Energy

Energy takes lion’s share despite 39% dip in Africa’s startup funding

Friday, January 05, 2024
In Rwanda HIV prevention remains the key pillar in the fight against HIV, reducing new HIV infections, and assuring that people living with HIV are diagnosed and initiated on treatment early.
Health

Young women and girls face higher HIV risk — UN report

Friday, January 05, 2024