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The President of the Republic of the Congo, also known as Congo-Brazzaville, Denis Sassou Nguesso has hailed the Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture. All photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Science

PHOTOS: President Nguesso hails Rwanda agric research centre

Monday, July 24, 2023
Some seedlings of indigenous species. Rwanda is planning to plant more trees, of which 40 per cent must be indigenous species, in order to access the carbon market. COURTESY
Environment

Carbon trading: Indigenous trees to take up 40% of Rwanda’s forests

Monday, July 24, 2023
Serge Brammertz, the Chief Prosecutor of the United Nations' International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (IRMCT) speaks to journalists in Kigali in 2019. SAM NGENDAHIMANA
Law

IRMCT Chief Prosecutor to visit Rwanda, brief Genocide survivors on Kayishema's trial

Monday, July 24, 2023
Jeannette Bayisenge, the Minister of Gender and Family Promotion, was given the Dream Up, Speak Up, Stand Up (DUSUSU) Award for her exceptional efforts in advancing gender equality in Rwanda Monday, July 24.
Women

Gender Minister Bayisenge gets award for championing gender equality

Monday, July 24, 2023
Delegates pose for a picture during WaterAid Rwanda’s five-year country programme strategy launch on Friday, July 21. All Photos by Craish BAHIZI
Featured

PHOTOS: Inside WaterAid Rwanda’s Rwf25.5 billion programme

Monday, July 24, 2023
Lt. Col. Simon Kabera, RDF Deputy spokesperson addresses youth during a meeting on Sunday, July 23. Photos by Murengerantwari
Rwanda

The strength of a nation lies in its youth - Deputy RDF Spokesperson

Monday, July 24, 2023
Some of the brand new e-car during the launch. The official launch of the green mobility partnership took place on July 21 at the banks’ premises. PHOTOS BY EMMANUEL DUSHIMIMANA
Environment

BK, PREV Rwanda join hands against air pollution

Monday, July 24, 2023
The President of the Republic of Congo (Congo-Brazzaville), Denis Sassou N’guesso visited Rwanda from July 21 to 23. Courtesy
Africa

Five key highlights of Congo-Brazzaville President’s visit to Rwanda

Monday, July 24, 2023
Private Sector Federation (PSF) Chief Executive Officer Stephen Ruzibiza during an interview in Kigali on July 14, 2023. PHOTO BY CRAISH BAHIZI
Economy

PSF boss on opportunities amid economic shocks

Monday, July 24, 2023
The National Electoral Commission Executive Secretary Charles Munyaneza addresses the media during a past news briefing. SAM NGENDAHIMANA
Rwanda

Date set for district by-elections

Monday, July 24, 2023
Tantina Mukanzayire, a beekeeper from Nyaruguru District, said they face issues such as lack of adequate information about hive conditions, theft of honey produce, and colony health monitoring.
Featured

FEATURED: UR-ACEIoT trains beekeepers on Smart Hive Technology to multiply produce

Sunday, July 23, 2023
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International

Zuckerberg Vs Elon Musk: Twitter challenger Threads struggles for traction

Sunday, July 23, 2023
The law establishing Value Added Tax was passed by the Lower House on July 20. Craish Bahizi
Law

MPs propose ‘adequate’ VAT reward to consumers as law is passed

Sunday, July 23, 2023
Activists during a guided tour of a protected forest in Kayonza. Rwanda is hosting the 2023 International Conference on Conservation Biology (ICCB 2023) slated for July 23-27. Courtesy
Science

Over 90 country representatives attend conference on conservation biology in Kigali

Sunday, July 23, 2023
Airtel Rwanda officials launch the roll-out of its much-anticipated 4G LTE internet services for individuals, homes, and businesses, on Saturday, July 22. All photos by Craish BAHIZI
Featured

Airtel Rwanda launches its own 4G LTE network

Sunday, July 23, 2023
Activists pose for a photo after the interview on the issues impeding menstrual health. PHOTOS BY CHRISTIANNE MURENGERANTWARI
Health

Activists point out issues impeding menstrual health

Saturday, July 22, 2023
Rwanda Revenue Authority Commissioner General, Pascal Bizimana Ruganintwali, during a press conference in Kigali on Friday, July 21. Courtesy
Economy

Rwanda tax revenue up by 22.1%

Saturday, July 22, 2023
Ferwaba president Désiré Mugwiza and Orion president James Mutabazi sign the agreement in Kigali on July 21. Courtesy
Environment

Orion BBC, FERWABA join hands to fight climate change

Saturday, July 22, 2023
According to the latest Global Passport Ranking, Rwandans can travel to 63 countries without requiring a visa. File

Exploring the world with a Rwandan passport: 63 visa-free destinations

Saturday, July 22, 2023
The 35 senior Police officers from 10 countries across the continent, pose for a group photo during the graduation ceremony on July 21. Courtesy
Security

35 senior Police officers from 10 African countries graduate from ALU

Saturday, July 22, 2023