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Some of the youths who are set to benefit from this year’s edition of “Igire”; a vocational programme founded by BPR Bank that aimed at equipping them with technical skills. All photos: Craish Bahizi.
Featured

200 youths to benefit from BPR’s vocational training programme

Friday, May 19, 2023
Valentine Uwamariya, the Minister of Education and Thomas Kariuki, the Executive Director of the SFA Foundation launch of Grand Challenges Rwanda in Kigali on May 18. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimirimana
Featured

Rwandan scientists urged to submit proposals for funding

Friday, May 19, 2023
Several studies suggest that reading a hardcover book yields more comprehension than reading online. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza.
Technology

Is the digital age evoking nostalgia for the good old days?

Friday, May 19, 2023
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente (right) meets with Assistant Director-Generals for International Labour Organization Africa Cynthia Samuel-Olonjuwon and André Bogui, in Kigali, on Thursday, May 18. Their discussions centered around forging a partnership to enhance skills development and foster the creation of decent jobs. Photo: Courtesy.
Africa

PM Ngirente, ILO officials discuss Africa's untapped potential

Thursday, May 18, 2023
President Kagame meets with a delegation from the Morgridge Family Foundation at Village Urugwiro on Thursday, May 18. Photo by Village Urugwiro

Kagame, Morgridge Family Foundation discuss philanthropic partnerships

Thursday, May 18, 2023
Kolyang Palebale, President of Pan African Farmers Organization (PAFO). Courtesy
Agriculture

Research, innovation key to sustainable Agriculture in Africa-Experts

Thursday, May 18, 2023
Panelists at the 10th National Security Symposium that is taking place in Kigali on Thursday, May 18. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimirimana

Persistent foreign interference destabilises Africa, leaders say

Thursday, May 18, 2023
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Culture

Rwanda joins world to mark International Museum Day

Thursday, May 18, 2023
Investigators carrying bodies exhumed from graves at Shakahola village in Malindi, Kenya on April 22, 2023. Photo: NMG
Religion

Kenyan cult deaths hit 226 as 15 more bodies exhumed

Thursday, May 18, 2023
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Featured

FEATURED: Bralirwa announces notice of annual meeting

Thursday, May 18, 2023
CAR Prime Minister, Felix Moloua, gives a certificate to the Rwanda Protection Support Unit contingent commander, CSP Vincent B. Habintwari.
Africa

CAR Prime Minister recognizes Rwandan Police peacekeepers

Thursday, May 18, 2023
A view of Gabiro Substation in Gatsibo District. According to REG, Power trading between Rwanda and Uganda could start soon. Photo: File.
Energy

Rwanda, Uganda set to deepen energy ties

Thursday, May 18, 2023
Visitors tour a booth at the event organised to showcase creativity of women entrepreneurs in Rwanda’s cultural and creative sectors. Photo: Willy Mucyo.
Featured

Rwandan women entrepreneurs in arts and culture showcase projects

Thursday, May 18, 2023
(L-R): Alex Mejia, Head of CIFAL Global Network; Ozonnia Ojielo, the UN Resident Coordinator in Rwanda; Rwanda's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Dr Vincent Biruta; and Christine Nkulikiyinka, the chief executive of Rwanda Cooperation inaugurate the centre, on Wednesday, May 17. All photos: Courtesy.
Rwanda

Rwanda Cooperation Governance Centre inaugurated

Thursday, May 18, 2023
Johnston Busingye, Rwanda's High Commissioner to the United Kingdom . Courtesy
Rwanda

Assessments of Rwanda should be objective – envoy

Thursday, May 18, 2023
Participants during an event held as part of efforts against smuggling. All photos: Emmanuel Nkangura.
Rwanda

Nyagatare youth take the lead in combating smuggling

Thursday, May 18, 2023
Workers sort garbage at Nduba landfill in Gasabo District. To date, over 520 properties in the buffer zone of Nduba Landfill have been expropriated since 2021.File
Rwanda

MPs urge swift expropriation of residents around Nduba landfill

Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Specialists on mental health during an outreach program to meet resident upcountry for raising awareness on mental health issues. Courtesy
Health

Shortage of mental health professionals persists, warns RBC

Wednesday, May 17, 2023
The ongoing construction activities of the highly anticipated Nkombo boat in Rusizi District. The Nkombo boat, with a budget of over Rwf3.3 billion ($3 million), is expected to be fully operational by December 2023.Courtesy
Economy

Over Rwf3bn Nkombo boat to sail in December

Wednesday, May 17, 2023
A medic fixes a prosthesis which is an artificial body part used to replace a damaged part for the affected person, at Inkuru nziza Hospital. Over Rwf7bn more needed to cover prostheses for people with disabilities. Bahizi
Health

Over Rwf7bn more needed to cover prostheses for people with disabilities

Wednesday, May 17, 2023