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President Paul Kagame responds to different questions during a televised conversation dubbed ‘Ask the President’ on the public broadcaster RBA, in Kigali on Tuesday, July 4. Kagame said that Rwanda’s toughest challenge was rebuilding a shattered nation, uniting its people and making them understand their history. Photo: Courtesy.
Rwanda

Kagame on toughest challenges Rwanda faced after liberation

Tuesday, July 04, 2023
Some combatants of the genocidal FDLR group, who were captured by M23 rebels, fighting alongside the DR Congo armed forces in the east of the country last year. Courtesy
Africa

Kagame speaks out on UN Group of Experts report on DR Congo

Tuesday, July 04, 2023
FIFA president Gianni Infantino controls the ball as he tries to go past President Paul Kagame during the match at the inauguration of Kigali Pele Stadium on March 15. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Rwanda

Kagame talks social life, managing stress

Tuesday, July 04, 2023
President Paul Kagame during a televised conversation dubbed ‘Ask the President’ on the national broadcaster, in Kigali on Tuesday, July 4.Courtesy
Rwanda

Kagame urges sense of urgency in implementation of AfCFTA

Tuesday, July 04, 2023
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente flanked by Minister of Local Government Jean Claude Musabyimana and other officials during a guided tour of the newly inaugurated Rugerero Integrated Model Village in Rubavu District on July 4. All photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Rwanda

PHOTOS: PM Ngirente unveils homes for disaster-stricken families

Tuesday, July 04, 2023
A collage of Tom Close's late parents, Lt Col Edward Karangwa and Sgt Grace Dukuze.
Rwanda

In the footsteps of heroes: Tom Close on continuing parents' legacy

Tuesday, July 04, 2023
French soldiers inspect a training session of Interahamwe in 1994. Courtesy
Rwanda

The forces that RPA defeated to liberate Rwanda

Tuesday, July 04, 2023
Christian Intwari and Vanessa Zuba Mutesi speak to Jade Iriza during a conversation. Photo by Willy Mucyo
Rwanda

Kwibohora29: Youth reflect on Rwanda's transformational journey

Tuesday, July 04, 2023
Diana Mbabazi, former Rwanda Patriotic Army (RPA) soldier (R) with other RPA women fighters during 1990s. All photos: Courtesy.

A veteran of two liberation wars, Diana Mbabazi reflects on role of women-led Yankee battalion

Tuesday, July 04, 2023
Dr. Lidong Yu, a Chinese orthopedic surgeon and his teammate during a surgical operation at Kibungo Referral Hospital in Rwanda. Courtesy
Health

How Chinese orthopedic surgeon is saving lives in Rwanda

Tuesday, July 04, 2023
Gilbert Nyatanyi, the CEO of Agaciro Development Fund speaks to journalists during a press conference on June 30. Photo by Dan GATSINZI
Economy

Agaciro Fund celebrates 10 years, aspires to greater socio-economic impact

Tuesday, July 04, 2023
The main bunker at Mulindi. one of the captivating sights at Mulindi is bunkers hidden underneath this idyllic beauty. Photos by Christianne Murengerantwari

Liberation: The inside story on why Mulindi matters

Tuesday, July 04, 2023
The visit followed a similar activity to the Murambi Genocide Memorial site (Southern Province) in May, reaffirming the hospital's commitment to remembering Rwanda's painful past while striving for a brighter future.
Featured

Healing through remembrance: King Faisal Hospital visits Museum for the Campaign against Genocide

Monday, July 03, 2023
Republican Guard (RG) Unit FC fans celebrate after beating Task Forces (TF) Division 1-0 in a final to win the inaugural RDF football Liberation trophy on Monday, July 3. All photos by Craish BAHIZI
Rwanda

PHOTOS: Republican Guard crowned 2023 Liberation Cup champions

Monday, July 03, 2023
Delegates follow a panel discussion on Small and Medium enterprises during the event held in Kigali on June 30. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Economy

Trade Ministry hails SME’s contribution to development

Monday, July 03, 2023
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Health

Concern as alcohol consumption surges in Rwanda

Monday, July 03, 2023
Hundreds of people including officials, police and army officers take part in a 21km 'Liberation Walk' dubbed 'Gikoba Trail' to mark the 29 anniversary of the Liberation in Nyagatare District on Sunday, July 2. Courtesy
Rwanda

Nyagatare: Gikoba trail liberation march aims to inspire future generations-Gasana

Monday, July 03, 2023
Nearly 11,500 migrants have crossed the English Channel, down around eight per cent on last year CREDIT: HENRY NICHOLLS/AFP
International

People smugglers exploit UK court ruling to lure in prospective migrants – reports

Monday, July 03, 2023
Residents wade through a flooded residental area after heavy rains that causes overflow of drainages from Volcanoes National Park, that caused damages in Musanze on June 24. Courtesy
Environment

Rwanda launches Rwf490bn project to control deadly volcano floods

Monday, July 03, 2023
A flooded area in Nyundo sector, Rubavu. Environment and climate change experts have called for a probe into deforestation, land degradation, and mining activities that have triggered the increase in soil erosion and flooding .
Environment

Scientists call for probe into deforestation, illegal mining

Monday, July 03, 2023