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First Lady Jeannette Kagame addresses over 1000 youth at the Igihango cy’Urungano forum to commemorate the youth killed in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Gisagara District on Friday, June 9. Courtesy
Kwibuka

First Lady tasks youth to actively counter Rwanda’s history distortion

Friday, June 09, 2023
Management and staff of BDO EA Rwanda observe a moment of silence to pay tribute to victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi during their visit at Kigali Genocide Memorial on Thursday, June 8. All photos by Craish Bahizi.
Kwibuka

BDO Rwanda staff visit Kigali Genocide Memorial

Friday, June 09, 2023
Kenyan President William Ruto. Photo: NMG
Africa

Ruto calls for urgent reforms in the African Union

Friday, June 09, 2023
Workers on duty at Inyange industries. According to a newly proposed bill by the Chamber of Deputies, powdered milk and processed water will be exempt from taxation. Dan Nsengiyumva
Economy

Govt to tax e-cigarettes, exempt milk powder, water

Friday, June 09, 2023
A view of the newly inaugurated Ngoma Taxis Park on Thursday, June 8. The inaugurated phase 1 of Ngoma bus park is Worth Rwf 750 million, the total cost is expected at moer than Rwf 1billion. Courtesy
Economy

Ngoma District unveils new bus park worth over Rwf1 billion

Friday, June 09, 2023
Some students during a walk to sensitise for avoiding the use of drugs among youth.The campaign aims to provide young people with comprehensive knowledge about the harmful effects of alcohol and drug abuse.
Health

Ministry of Health moves to tackle drug abuse among youth

Friday, June 09, 2023
Some housing units at Riverside Estate in Nyarugenge District. BRD revealed reforms to the affordable housing programme, allowing more Rwandans to access low-interest loans and achieve homeownership. Bahizi
Housing

BRD explains new changes to affordable housing guidelines

Friday, June 09, 2023
A vendor using EBM in his shop at Kacyiru. The Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) has three months to bring the tax management system into compliance with the provisions of the law. Sam Ngendahimana.
Law

Why new tax procedures law is a big deal

Friday, June 09, 2023
University’s Vice Chancellor Prof. David Wang’ombe flanked by other university officials lay wreaths to pay tribute to victims at Kigali Genocide Memorial on June 8. All photos by Craish BAHIZI
Kwibuka

UoK pays tribute to Genocide victims

Friday, June 09, 2023
Music lovers enjoy Aliel Wayz's solo performance at one bar at Gishushu in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

The unending debate on noise pollution: What is the impact on Kigali’s nightlife?

Thursday, June 08, 2023
Gen James Kabarebe, the Senior Defence and Security Advisor to President meets with Rwanda Security Forces in Bangui, Central African Republic on June 8. Courtesy
Security

Gen Kabarebe in CAR, meets Rwandan peacekeepers

Thursday, June 08, 2023
RDF Chief of Defence Staff Lt Gen Mubarakh Muganga meets a delegation from the French Armed Forces (FAF) led by Brig Gen Fabien Kuzniak, Head of Southern Bilateral Cooperation Department at RDF Headquarters at Kimihurura on Thursday, June 8.Courtesy
Rwanda

Rwanda, France seek stronger defence ties

Thursday, June 08, 2023
President Paul Kagame meets with his Central African Republic counterpart Faustin Archange Touadéra on Thursday, June 8. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Security

Kagame, CAR President Touadera discuss security cooperation

Thursday, June 08, 2023
Moussa Faki Mahammat, Chairperson of the African Union Commission delivers remarks during the opening of the retreat in Kigali on June 8. All photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Africa

PHOTOS: AU retreat seeks to shape Agenda 2063, institutional reforms

Thursday, June 08, 2023
Genocide suspect Felicien Kabuga during his trial at the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals in The Hague. Courtesy
Crime

UN Court decision on Kabuga trial disappointing - activists

Thursday, June 08, 2023
Mike Pence (L) and Donald Trump.
International

Trump can 'never' be president again - Mike Pence

Thursday, June 08, 2023
Claude Munyangabo, CEO of BK TecHouse and Mulualem Syoum, Chief Executive Officer of AeTrade Group sign the Memorandum of Understanding at BK TecHouse headquarters on Wednesday, June 7. All photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured

FEATURED: BK TecHouse, AeTrade Group partner to empower MSMEs in Rwanda and Africa

Thursday, June 08, 2023
At the Avocado Sea Freight Trial Workshop, Jean-Marie Vianney Munyaneza, export services division manager at NAEB, said sea route could be a cheaper alternative shipment means to aircargo (Emmanuel Dushimimana)
Featured

FEATURED: Rwanda to extend avocado export by sea after successful initial shipment

Thursday, June 08, 2023
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Security

RDF gets deputy military spokesperson

Thursday, June 08, 2023
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Africa

President Museveni tests positive for COVID – health official

Thursday, June 08, 2023