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Father Balthazar Ntivuguruzwa.
Religion

Father Ntivuguruzwa appointed new Bishop of Kabgayi Diocese

Tuesday, May 02, 2023
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Crime

RIB launches inquiry into concealment of Genocide victims’ remains in Mibilizi

Tuesday, May 02, 2023
Taxi-moto operators and vehicles wade through a flooded street in Kigali on May 2, 2023. The weather forecast, released on May 2, states that the first 10 days of May 2023 are expected to be wetter than usual. File
Environment

Rwanda meteorology agency releases May weather forecast

Tuesday, May 02, 2023
Malta foreign minister Ian Borg is set to visit Rwanda next month and part of his agenda will include talks on the ongoing crisis in Sudan. File
Africa

Sudan crisis on agenda as Malta foreign minister visits Rwanda next week

Tuesday, May 02, 2023
Auditor General Alexis Kamuhire will this afternoon present to parliament the 2021/22 annual audit report. Courtesy
Finance

AG to present 2021/22 finance audit report in Parliament

Tuesday, May 02, 2023
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. The Ethiopian Joint Security and Intelligence Task Force on May 1, 2023 announced the arrest of at least 47 people whom it alleged attempted to topple Abiy’s federal government. Photo: Michael Tewelde
Africa

Ethiopia arrests 47 over ‘attempt to topple' Abiy

Tuesday, May 02, 2023
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Health

Marburg death toll in Tanzania rises to six after baby dies

Tuesday, May 02, 2023
People gather at Commune Rouge to honour victims of 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi who were killed in Gisenyi town, Rubavu district. All photos by Germain Nsanzimana
Kwibuka

Genocide survivors call for memorial garden at Rubavu's Commune Rouge

Tuesday, May 02, 2023
RIB Spokesperson, Thierry Murangira, noted that the healthcare sector had the highest number of false credentials.
Crime

Over 70 Rwandans involved in counterfeit degrees in last 3 years – RIB

Tuesday, May 02, 2023
Col (rtd) Charles Okello Engola was shot dead Tuesday, May 2 by his bodyguard.
Africa

Uganda Labour Minister Engola shot dead

Tuesday, May 02, 2023
Ugandan contingent under the East Africa Community Regional Force (EACRF) on Monday, 1st May deployed in Mabenga, completing the contingent’s deployment in the Joint Operation Area. Courtesy
Africa

DR Congo: Ugandan contingent deploys troops to Mabenga

Tuesday, May 02, 2023
All photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Rwanda

Dozens of Rwandans arrive in Kigali after being evacuated from Sudan

Tuesday, May 02, 2023
Mine workers inside a tunnel at Nyakabingo mining site in Rulindo District. Rwandan Socialist Labour Party requested the government to urgently consider a way to increase the salaries of workers. Photo: Craish Bahizi.
Economy

Increase of public servants’ pay will depend on economy - official

Tuesday, May 02, 2023
Rwanda National Police officers who completed the Basic Police Course at the Police Training School in Gishari, Rwamagana District, on February 25, 2023. Courtesy Photo
Law

Desertion: Police officers face up to seven years in prison

Tuesday, May 02, 2023
A nurse attends to a baby at Kacyiru Hospital on December 25, 2019. Rwanda Workers’ Trade Union Confederation requested the government to increase the salaries of nurses and reduce their working hours. Photo: Craish Bahizi.
Health

70% nurses work over 60 hours a week – trade union

Tuesday, May 02, 2023
At Sankofa Creatives Ltd, children are taught key skills and chores. All photos: Courtesy.
Women

Beyond the classroom: How one woman is fostering real-world abilities for kids

Tuesday, May 02, 2023
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Kwibuka

Remains of over 900 Genocide victims discovered at Mibilizi parish

Tuesday, May 02, 2023
The East African Community regional force has troops from Kenya, Burundi, South Sudan and Uganda. The EAC Secretariat has said it is proud of the work done by the regional force in eastern DR Congo. Courtesy
Security

EAC defends regional force in DR Congo

Monday, May 01, 2023
On April 27, 2023, the Al-Imam Al-Kadhim School in Al-Geneina City, West Darfur State, which had been serving as an Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) shelter, was burned to the ground amidst the ongoing crisis in Sudan.
Africa

UN says extremely concerned by conflict's immediate, long-term impact to people in Sudan, region

Monday, May 01, 2023
Jack Ma. Internet photo
Education

Jack Ma appointed visiting professor at Rwanda’s African Leadership University

Monday, May 01, 2023