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Victor Hugo Sosa.

'We love each other': Mexican mayor speaks out on why he married an alligator

Sunday, July 09, 2023

A waiter sets a mini-bar at Kisimenti car free zone. The Ministry of Health has launched a new campaign aimed at fighting the behaviour among people, especially the youth. CRAISH BAHIZI

New campaign seeks to curb rise in alcohol consumption

Sunday, July 09, 2023

Thierry Kalisa, a senior economist addresses delegates during the second annual meeting of the African Sovereign Investors Forum (ASIF) held from July 6 to 7. PHOTOS BY EMMANUEL DUSHIMIMANA

The Agaciro philosophy and need to cushion economy

Sunday, July 09, 2023

Chief Justice, Faustin Ntezilyayo hands over a certificate of appreciation to Justice Immaculee Nyirinkwaya during the event that took place at the Supreme Court on Friday, July 7. COURTESY PHOTOS

Lady Justice Nyirinkwaya retires after 27 years on the Supreme Court bench

Sunday, July 09, 2023

Only 12 countries across different regions in Africa are set to receive 18 million doses of the first-ever malaria vaccine. INTERNET PHOTO

Why Rwanda did not apply for latest malaria vaccine

Sunday, July 09, 2023

A Swahili teacher for beginners during a class. The name Swahili derives from the Arabic word sahil, meaning coast. Kiswahili emerged as a trade language along the East African coastline.

Seven facts about Kiswahili

Saturday, July 08, 2023

Rwanda FDA checked its import system and confirmed that the incriminated products 'a cough syrup called NATURCOLD, manufactured by Fraken in India' never entered the Rwandan market.

Rwanda FDA confirms absence of medicine linked to child deaths in Cameroon

Saturday, July 08, 2023

Jasmine Kabandana, 26, participating in a panel discussion on the fight against genocide denial during the July 2022 edition of the Rwanda Youth Tour at Lemigo hotel. Courtesy

Diaspora youth eager to learn about homeland, spur Rwanda's development

Saturday, July 08, 2023

Private Sector Federation raised concerns over the delays in refunding extra value added tax (VAT) to traders. They suggest that the issue should be addressed in the new draft law establishing value added tax. File

Private sector wants VAT refund delays solved in new bill

Saturday, July 08, 2023

The Defence and Military Spokesperson, Brig Gen Ronald Rwivanga addresses students at the Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture (RICA) in Bugesera District , on Friday, July 7. Courtesy

RDF Spokesperson lectures RICA students on sustaining achievements of liberation struggle

Saturday, July 08, 2023

Rwanda’s Ambassador to the US, Mathilde Mukantabana addresses delegates during the celebration of the 29th anniversary of Rwanda’s liberation in USA, on Thursday, July 6

Amb Mukantabana talks Rwanda’s journey to recovery

Saturday, July 08, 2023

Bernard Maingain (centre) speaks during a press conference in Nairobi, on Friday, July 7, other members of the team of lawyers look on. Courtesy

Kenya: Lawyers seek justice for victims of eastern DR Congo atrocities

Saturday, July 08, 2023

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No charges for security guard who 'slapped' Britney Spears

Saturday, July 08, 2023

Humanoid social robots Mika and Ameca fielded questions at the AI for Good Global Summit press conference © Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP

A first as humanoid robots field questions from reporters at AI summit

Saturday, July 08, 2023

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte.

Dutch Prime Minister tendering resignation over 'insurmountable differences' on immigration policy

Saturday, July 08, 2023

Officials during the official opening session of the second EAC World Kiswahili Language Day celebrations in Kampala, Uganda, on July 6, 2023.

Why Africans need to learn Kiswahili, cherish it

Saturday, July 08, 2023

Minister of Interior, Alfred Gasana hands over car keys to the executive secretary of Rubavu sector in Rubavu District on July 7.

PHOTOS: Best performers in nationwide campaign on security and hygiene awarded

Friday, July 07, 2023

General Sultani Makenga, the commander of the M23 rebel group, speaks during an interview with an online news reporter. Courtesy

M23’s General Makenga breaks silence on proposed cantonment

Friday, July 07, 2023

Suspect Marie Chantal Mukanzabarushimana, who is accused of playing a role in the death of her five-year-old stepdaughter, Elsie Akeza Rutiyomba. File

Prosecution seeks life sentence for woman accused of murdering stepdaughter

Friday, July 07, 2023

The forum is one of a series of events hosted on the sidelines of the Third China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo (CAETE).

China-Africa youth push for innovation, entrepreneurship opportunities

Friday, July 07, 2023