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The National Electoral Commission (NEC) has postponed by-elections for district councillors that were planned for August 11 in Rubavu district.

NEC postpones by-elections for Rubavu councillors, mayor

Tuesday, August 01, 2023

Mystery as smoke billows from Nyamasheke hill. Courtesy photo

Geologists start probe into smoke, fire billowing from Nyamasheke hill

Tuesday, August 01, 2023

A farmer sorts her cabbage vegetables in Muko Sector, Musanze District.Despite significant progress in producing seeds for key commodities like maize, wheat, and soybeans, Rwanda still imports all its vegetable seeds. Sam Ngendahimana

Rwanda looks to cut vegetable seed imports

Tuesday, August 01, 2023

Child pornography is a crime that is punishable by a prison term of between 5 to 7 years and a fine of Rwf7 to 10 million. COURTESY

RIB arrests four YouTubers over child pornography

Tuesday, August 01, 2023

Gérardine Mukeshimana (courtesy photo)

Ex-Agric minister Mukeshimana appointed IFAD vice president

Tuesday, August 01, 2023

Minister of Gender and Family Promotion, Jeannette Bayisenge speaks at the celebration of Africa Women’s Day on July 31. Courtesy

Africa Women’s Day: Is the Maputo Protocol practical?

Tuesday, August 01, 2023

Some mothers breastfeed their children during a campaign.World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) is an annual celebration that is held every year from August 1 to August 7. File

World Breastfeeding Week: Five things to know

Tuesday, August 01, 2023

Lawyers offer support during the launch of plea bargaining, where they provided free legal assistance to 24 inmates in Mageragere Prison in October 2022. Courtesy

1500 cases settled through plea bargain in 8 months

Tuesday, August 01, 2023

Christopher Darkins poses for a photo recently. The 49-year old former American football player moved to Rwanda in September 2022 and plans to settle in the country. Photos Courtesy

Former NFL player talks football, activism, and moving to Rwanda

Tuesday, August 01, 2023

Some expo goers visit Kilimo Trust stand during the National Agriculture Show at Mulindi showground, in Gasabo District, on July 25, 2023 (Emmanuel Ntirenganya)

Kilimo Trust showcases platform converging agri-business opportunities

Tuesday, August 01, 2023

Minister of Trade ,Jean Chrysostome Ngabitsinze visits Irembo stand at the Intenational Trade Fair after the official inauguration on Monday, July 31.

EXPO2023: Irembo showcases new campaign that will ease digital services

Tuesday, August 01, 2023

Some of the young girls who benefit from Imbuto Foundation sponsorship during the celebration of the International Day of Girl Child in Musanze, on October 11, 2022. Photo: Courtesy.

Rwanda's eight landmark achievements in gender equality

Monday, July 31, 2023

Jocelyn Wyatt, the Chief Executive Officer of Alight (R) washes her hands after contributing at community work. All photos by Craish Bahizi

Alight Rwanda empowers refugees in Mahama Camp

Monday, July 31, 2023

The Rwandan community and friends of Rwanda in Ethiopia, on Friday, July 29, celebrated the 29th anniversary of Rwanda’s Liberation. Courtesy

Rwandans in Ethiopia celebrate Liberation Day

Monday, July 31, 2023

Officials pose for a group photo as Rwanda elected to join the Executive Council of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) for the first time during the 66th Meeting of the UNWTO Regional Commission for Africa.

Rwanda elected executive member of global tourism body

Monday, July 31, 2023

Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources, Ildephonse Musafiri delivers remarks during the opening of the meeting in Kigali on Monday, July 31. Courtesy

Only 37% of farmers use quality seeds - Agric Minister

Monday, July 31, 2023

Modeste Muhire, author of A Tale of Gratitude, speaking during the book launch. Courtesy photos

Rwandan author seeks to help vulnerable children access education

Monday, July 31, 2023

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Rwandans in UK fete liberation anniversary

Monday, July 31, 2023

Minister of Finance and Planning, Uzziel Ndagijimana, Minister of Justice, Emmanuel Ugirashebuja, Ambassador of EU to Rwanda, Belén Calvo Uyarra during the signing ceremony on July 31.

EU, Rwanda sign Rwf26 billion deal for judicial boost

Monday, July 31, 2023

The contingent that left Kigali on Monday, led by Maj. Gen. Alexis Kagame, is part of a force of more than 2,000 Rwandan troops based in Cabo Delgado province. COURTESY PHOTOS

Rwanda deploys relief force to Mozambique

Monday, July 31, 2023