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Nyandungu contains several waterponds
Environment

How Rwanda is faring in wetlands restoration

Monday, December 04, 2023
Miners, including women, at the Nyamyumba mine where coltan, cassiterite, lithium, and other minerals are extracted. PHOTOS BY EMMANUEL DUSHIMIMANA
Women

A look at the increase of women in mining

Monday, December 04, 2023
A view of Kunga Therapy Center in Kimironko sector, of Gasabo district. Kunga Therapy and seven other health facilities offering traditional, complementary, and alternative medicine have been closed down. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Health

Kunga Therapy, 7 other health facilities closed

Sunday, December 03, 2023
Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Education, Charles Karakye distributes exam papers during the launch of the national exams on Tuesday, July 25. Results will be unveiled on Monday, December 4, at 1 pm.
Education

Results for 2022/2023 Advanced Level national exams set for release

Sunday, December 03, 2023
Residents undergo a mass screening exercise of Non-communicable Desease during the ongoing campaign on GBV on Saturday, December 2.
Health

Kigali: Campaign against GBV features testing for NCDs, HIV

Sunday, December 03, 2023
The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) General Francis Ogolla meets Kenya troops under the East African Community Regional Force (EACRF). Courtesy
Africa

EAC regional force begins withdrawal from DR Congo

Sunday, December 03, 2023
A view of Gondo bridge that has facilitated pedestrians. Gondo stream used to kill residents while crossing it in rain season.
Featured

Over Rwf1.5billion invested in agri-subsidies in Nyamagabe

Sunday, December 03, 2023
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Africa

Travel: An adventurous experience in Kenya

Sunday, December 03, 2023
Diane Karusisi, the CEO of Bank of Kigali and Thomas Östros, the Vice President of the European Investment Bank during the signing of the agreement at COP28 in Dubai, on December 2. Courtesy
Featured

European Investment Bank, Bank of Kigali outline EUR 100m plan to enable Rwandan farmers adapt to climate change

Sunday, December 03, 2023
Visually impaired people with the white canes at Masaka in Kicukiro District. Photo by Craish Bahizi

A tale of the visually impaired ‘love’ and authorities’ obligations to inclusivity

Sunday, December 03, 2023
PM Ngirente poses for a photo with senior delegates at the opening ceremony of Unleash Rwanda conference in Kigali on December 2.The week-long event, taking place from December 2 to December 8, has gathered 1,000 youth from 136 countries .Courtesy
Featured

FEATURED: Unleash Global Innovation Lab for SDGs kicks off in Kigali

Saturday, December 02, 2023
Rwanda signed cooperation agreements with Kuwait towards the implementation of article 6 of the Paris Agreement that governs the Carbon market in Dubai on December 2.
Environment

Carbon market governance: Rwanda inks deals with Singapore, Kuwait

Saturday, December 02, 2023
Thomas Östros, the Vice President of the European Investment Bank and Diane Karusisi, the CEO of Bank of Kigali after signing the agreement at COP28 in Dubai, on December 2. Courtesy
Agriculture

European Bank, BK announce €100m plan to enable Rwandan farmers adapt to climate change

Saturday, December 02, 2023
Twagiramungu died in Belgium on Saturday.
Rwanda

Ex-Rwanda prime minister Twagiramungu dies in Belgium

Saturday, December 02, 2023
Nyabarongo water treatment plant in Kigali. AfDB approves over $270m for water access, sanitation. FILE
Rwanda

Rwanda: AfDB approves over $270m for water access, sanitation

Saturday, December 02, 2023
Innocent Ntwali, the Head of Retail Banking at BPR Bank and Bobson Rugambwa, the CEO of MVend Ltd shake hands during the launch of Gwiza app on Friday, December 1. All photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Featured

BPR bank, MVend launch innovative digital wallet for saving groups

Saturday, December 02, 2023
A 19-year-old female student is in custody following the probe launched Friday, December 1, when a stillborn was found in the University of Rwanda (UR) Huye campus. COURTESY
Crime

UR student, 19, arrested over abortion

Saturday, December 02, 2023
Environment Minister Jeanne d'Arc Mujawamariya officiates the launch of Rwanda's Carbon Market Framework, on December 2, 2023, at COP28 in Dubai, UAE. She highlighted that this is a crucial move to advance climate action and facilitate Rwanda’s participation and maximize carbon market opportunities.
Environment

Rwanda’s carbon market framework launch, more events at COP28

Saturday, December 02, 2023
Friendship Park in Addis Ababa. Photo by Jade Natacha Iriza
Africa

First flight jitters, Injera, friendly faces: A week in Addis Ababa

Saturday, December 02, 2023
AIMS Network President and Rwanda Centre President, Prof Sam Yala at the event on Thursday, November 30. All Photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured

AIMS celebrates impact of six-year teacher training programme

Friday, December 01, 2023