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Gisenyi Primary Court in Rubavu District on Wednesday, August 16, remanded four people charged with forgery of a Gacaca court decision in a case related to the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. Courtesy

Rubavu: Four remanded over forgery of Gacaca court document

Thursday, August 17, 2023

A citizen receives her cow to boost her wellbeing during Girinka Program. Craish Bahizi

Govt issues reforms to eradicate malpractices in “Girinka” programme

Thursday, August 17, 2023

Situated in Rubavu district's Nyamyumba Sector, an area experiencing town expansion, the port spans on two hectares, is and will have a capacity of 1.4 million passengers annually. Photo by Germain Nsanzimana

Five things to know about proposed Rubavu port

Thursday, August 17, 2023

Thousands of Catholic Church believers during a mass to celebrate Assumption Day, also known as the Feast of the Assumption at Kibeho. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

Does it always rain on Assumption Day?

Thursday, August 17, 2023

A newspaper featuring Chinese President Xi Jinping at a news stand in Beijing, China. PHOTO _ GREG BAKER _ AFP

China publishes official political doctrine in Swahili

Thursday, August 17, 2023

41-year-old Jean-Pierre Ndababonye, who was found culpable of involuntary manslaughter related to the tragic deaths of 13 children who drowned in Nyabarongo River was sentenced to one year by Nyamabuye Primary Court, in Muhanga District, on Wednesday August 16. File

Man sentenced for deaths of 10 children who drowned in Nyabarongo river

Thursday, August 17, 2023

At least 20 people from the sectors of Rugarama and Kiziguro in Gatsibo district have so far been arrested for illegal mining. Courtesy.

How illegal miners vandalised Rwf2bn water supply system

Thursday, August 17, 2023

Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Monique Nsanzabaganwa speaking at the second Golden Business Forum in Kigali on Wednesday, August 16 as Wendell Adday from the Africa Private Sector Summit looks on. Addressing the forum that attracted over 1,000 delegates from 40 countries, Nsanzabaganwa called for a "tandem strategy" to fully realise the potential of the AfCFTA. Courtesy

Five things African countries can do to optimize AfCFTA

Thursday, August 17, 2023

A house for rent in Kigali. According to people who rent, property owners are on the spot for ripping off tenants on caution money mainly in Kigali. Courtesy

Property owners on the spot for ripping off tenants on ‘caution money’

Thursday, August 17, 2023

The United State government will sanction three conservation officials from DR Congo due to their “involvement in significant corruption,” including the trafficking of gorillas and chimpanzees. File

US sanctions three DR Congo officials

Wednesday, August 16, 2023

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Rwanda to the United Arab Emirates, John Mirenge presents his letters of credence to President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Wednesday, August, 16. COURTESY

Mirenge presents letters of credence to UAE President

Wednesday, August 16, 2023

Mourners at Bisesero Genocide Memorial in Karongi District. The memorial is among Genocide memorials to be listed on the World Heritage Sites list. Sam Ngendahimana

UNESCO to decide fate of Rwanda's Genocide memorials in September

Wednesday, August 16, 2023

Mount Kenya University (MKU) founder, Prof. Simon Gicharu, congratulates Noella Dushakimana, one of the alumnae of former Mount Kenya University Rwanda (MKUR) and recipient of scholarships provided through Imbuto Foundation. Looking on are Imbuto Foundation Director General, Sandrine Umutoni, and the then MKUR Vice-Chancellor Designate, Prof. Edwin Odhuno. Courtesy Photo

Mount Kigali University, Imbuto Foundation to build two ECD classes in Kicukiro

Wednesday, August 16, 2023

Ambassador-designate Einat Weiss and Dr. Vincent Biruta, Rwanda's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International after presenting the Letters of Credence on Wednesday, August 16. Courtesy

Who is Einat Weiss, Israel's Ambassador-Designate to Rwanda?

Wednesday, August 16, 2023

Eastern Province governor Emmanuel Gasana has identified a number of shortcomings acknowledged during a probe carried out in the district. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

Governor Gasana on why Bugesera is under scrutiny

Wednesday, August 16, 2023

Thierry Murangira, the spokesperson for RIB, noted that such actions constitute a violation of Article 163 of Rwandan law, which safeguards individuals with disabilities from abuse and discrimination. FILE

YouTubers arrested over online exploitation of person with disability

Wednesday, August 16, 2023

Prisoners undergo a vaccination exercise at Nyarugenge Prison. RIB has arrested a medic at Nyarugenge prison for offences including alleged sale of medicine meant to treat inmates. CRAISH BAHIZI

Prison doctor arrested for selling inmates’ meds

Wednesday, August 16, 2023

Minister of Trade and Industry, Jean-Chrysostome Ngabitsinze, delivers remarks during the official opening of the Golden Business Forum in Kigali on Wednedsay, August 16. Courtesy

Rwandan goods can now access African markets under AfCFTA preferences - Trade Minister

Wednesday, August 16, 2023

Rwanda Investigation Bureau arrested three Youtube users who are being prosecuted for interviewing a person with mental disability, on August 15.

Social media: What content can land you in jail?

Wednesday, August 16, 2023

At least 20 people from the sectors of Rugarama and Kiziguro in Gatsibo district have so far been arrested for illegal mining. Courtesy.

20 arrested over illegal mining

Wednesday, August 16, 2023