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Life imprisonment reduction sparks intense House debate

Tuesday, June 27, 2023

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French prosecutors seek life imprisonment for Genocide suspect Hategekimana

Tuesday, June 27, 2023

Rwanda’s former ambassador to DR Congo Vincent Karega during an interview with the New Times in Kigali on Friday,on June 24, 2023. Photo by Christianne Murengerantwari

DR Congo: Absence of security gave birth to M23 rebellion – Amb. Karega

Tuesday, June 27, 2023

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Rwandans in Senegal commemorate the 1994 Genocide against Tutsi

Tuesday, June 27, 2023

Prisoners arrive at the Supreme Court for a hearing session during FLN trial on September 20, 2021. Sam Ngendahimana

What are the four key proposed changes to Rwanda’s penal law?

Tuesday, June 27, 2023

Workers sort some e-waste at National E-Waste Recycling Facility in Bugesera District. Rwanda’s total mercury releases into air, water, oil, by-products, and impurities, land and general waste stood at 19,558.85 kilogrammes. File

Report identifies gaps in curbing adverse effects of mercury pollution

Tuesday, June 27, 2023

Jean Marie Vianney Kagenza, Team Leader of the Green Gicumbi project. Photos: Courtesy.

GCF-funded ‘Green Gicumbi’ to strengthen district’s climate resilience

Tuesday, June 27, 2023

EAC member states Armed Forces, police personnel and civilians who participate in a two-week long Command Post Exercise (CPX) “USHIRIKIANO IMARA” in Musanze district on June 26. Courtesy

EAC armies must unite in combating security threats - Marizamunda

Monday, June 26, 2023

Amb. Claver Gatete, the Permanent Representative of Rwanda to the UN addresses the Security Council. Courtesy

Rwanda calls out UN for not naming FDLR among violent armed groups

Monday, June 26, 2023

Yamina Karitanyi, Chief Executive Officer of the Rwanda Mines, Petroleum, and Gas Board and Martin Kraft, GIZ Country Director exchange documents during the signing of the agreement in Kigali on Monday, June 26. Courtesy

Rwanda secures over Rwf5 billion to minimize environmental impact of mining

Monday, June 26, 2023

The Minister of State in charge of Constitutional and Legal Affairs, Solina Nyirahabimana addresses members of parliament while presenting a new draft law on criminal procedure during a parliamentary session on Monday, June 26. Photos by Craish Bahizi

Minister Nyirahabimana allays fears over giving more powers to judges

Monday, June 26, 2023

Emmanuel Nibishaka, the Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Rwanda Governance Board is accused of fraud and use of forged documents. File

High Court rejects former RGB official Nibishaka's appeal

Monday, June 26, 2023

Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente with delegates pose for a group photo during a two-day inaugural EU-Rwanda Business Forum' in Kigali on Monday, June 26. While addressing over 600 delegates at the forum themed 'Rwanda - Your Gateway to Africa,', Ngirente emphasized the need for Rwanda to establish preferential trade agreements with the European Union in order to stimulate economic growth. Courtesy

PM Ngirente makes case for preferential trade deals with EU

Monday, June 26, 2023

Kigali International Airport has recently been honored with the prestigious Airport Carbon Accreditation at the Mapping level by Airports Council International (ACI). Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

Kigali International Airport gets Level 1 of carbon accreditation

Monday, June 26, 2023

Jean Marie Vianney Kagenza, Team Leader of the Green Gicumbi project.

FEATURED: GCF-funded ‘Green Gicumbi’ to strengthen district’s climate resilience

Monday, June 26, 2023

Impore Nyakabanda, a group of Genocide survivors, lay wreaths to pay tribute to victims of the Genocide Against the Tutsi on Sunday, June 26. Courtesy

‘Impore Nyakabanda’ Association commemorate Genocide victims

Monday, June 26, 2023

Delegates observe a moment of silence to pay tribute to victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi during the launch of "N’Accepte Pas de Mourir", the French version of her debut memoir, "Do Not Accept to Die," originally released in April 2022. Courtesy

French version of Genocide memoir ‘Do Not Accept To Die’ launched

Monday, June 26, 2023

MP Françoise Uwumukiza moves the motion related to enhancing participation of women, youth and persons with disabilities in business and supporting them tap into AfCFTA opportunities, during an EALA session that passed it, on June 22, 2023, in Arusha, Tanzania (courtesy).

EAC: Rwandan lawmaker moves AfCFTA women, youth motion

Monday, June 26, 2023

Rob Kucera, the District Director of East Africa, Complex General Manager - Radisson Blu Hotel and Convention Centre hands over the Community-Based Health Insurance, known as 'Mutuelle de Sante' for 300 families in Jali.

FEATURED: Radisson Blu pays medical insurance for 300 families

Monday, June 26, 2023

Technicians assemble a Volkswagen car at the firm in Kigali Special Economic Zone. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

AfCFTA: Fuel quality, auto policies needed to boost automotive industry in Africa

Monday, June 26, 2023