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Tourism

Rwanda woos Canadian tourists

Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Wang Xuekun, Ambassador of China to Rwanda delivers remarks during the China International Import Expo (CIIE) Promotion Conference held in Kigali on Wednesday, May 17. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Business

Rwanda, China trade grows by 31%

Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Delegates from across Africa pose for a group photo at the 30th edition of the Pan-African Mathematics Olympiad that is taking place in Kigali at Intare Conference Arena on Tuesday, May 16. Dan Gatsinzi
Featured

FEATURED: Rwanda hosts Africa youth mathematicians’ competition

Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Delegates pose for a group photo at the opening ceremony of the 10th National Security Symposium which began on Wednesday, May 17, in Kigali.The three-day symposium brought together defence officials, policymakers, diplomats and academics from across the continent and beyond.Courtesy
Security

PHOTOS: African defence experts discuss global challenges, foreign interference

Wednesday, May 17, 2023
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Environment

Kalibata appointed to COP28 president’s advisory committee on climate change

Wednesday, May 17, 2023
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Africa

Rwanda police senior command students in Botswana for external study tour

Wednesday, May 17, 2023
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Infrastructure

Uganda resumes works on rail link to Rwanda

Wednesday, May 17, 2023
President Kagame receives Bill Woodcock (2nd L), the Executive Director of Packet Clearing House (PCH), for a discussion on the development of robust and sustainable Internet infrastructure. PCH operates a global network of Internet exchange points including RICTA. Photo: Village Urugwiro
Technology

Kagame hosts global internet firm boss

Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Former president of Mozambique Joaquim Chissano (left), Zimbabwe president Emmerson Mnangagwa, African Development Bank president Akinwumi Adesina
Africa

Zimbabwe commits to implementing key reforms to resolve debt burden, end 21 years of sanctions

Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Jean-Claude Nkulikiyimfura (L) and Rogers Patrick Kamugisha.
Education

Two Rwandans named among top 10 finalists for Africa Education Medal 2023

Wednesday, May 17, 2023
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa greets Russian President Vladimir Putin during the 2019 Russia-Africa Summit in Sochi on October 23, 2019. Photo: AFP
International

Africa to send peace mission to Russia, Ukraine

Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Some parents with their children with autism at Kigali Autism Centre at Kagugu in Gasabo District on December 23, 2022. Photo: Craish Bahizi.
Education

Activists push for subsidised education for autistic children

Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Dr Usta Kayitesi, RGB’s Chief Executive Officer addresses representatives of churches that work with World Vision on May 8. Photo: Craish Bahizi.
Religion

Calls grow for communities to be cautious about religious cults

Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Aïssa Touré, the Country Manager of the African Development Bank revealed that the bank allocates between $100 million and $150 million annually for the private sector. Photo: Courtesy.
Finance

Over $200m in untapped financing for Rwandan private sector – AfDB

Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr Vincent Biruta and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Frederick M. Shava during the signing ceremony in Harare on Tuesday, May 16. All photos/ Kelvin Jakachira.
Education

Rwanda, Zimbabwe sign pacts on TVET, Gender

Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Farmers drying maize produce at a collection center in Rwamagana. East African Business CounciL, revealed that there is a need to urgently devise ways to ensure food security in the region. File
Agriculture

EABC discusses regional food insecurity response plan

Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr Vincent Biruta and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Frederick M. Shava during the second Session of the Zimbabwe-Rwanda Joint Permanent Commission on Cooperation in Harare.
Economy

Rwanda, Zimbabwe move to boost trade, economic ties

Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Urukumbuzi Estate, commonly known as 'Kwa Dubai,' in the Kinyinya sector of Gasabo District. The Gasabo primary court on Tuesday, May 16, denied bail to four people involved in the case of the estate. Courtesy
Housing

'Kwa Dubai' estate owner, former Gasabo officials denied bail

Tuesday, May 16, 2023
President Kagame meets with Dr. Lassina Zerbo, Chairperson of Rwanda Atomic Energy Board at Village Urugwiro in Kigali on Tuesday, May 16. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Energy

Kagame, nuclear body officials discuss Africa’s future in nuclear energy

Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Members of District Administration Security Support Organ (DASSO) officers during a parade. The government has announced new reforms to improve the performance of DASSO. Sam Ngendahimana
Security

Inside new DASSO structural reforms

Tuesday, May 16, 2023