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Minister of Finance and Economic planning Uzziel Ndagijimana meets a delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission team on Tuesday, April 4. Courtesy
Economy

IMF, Rwanda reach agreement on economic, monetary policy

Wednesday, April 05, 2023
One of the winners receives a flat screen during the awarding ceremony. ‘Tugendane na Cogebanque 2023’ campaign, in Kigali on April 4. All Photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Featured

‘Tugendane na Cogebanque 2023’ concludes

Wednesday, April 05, 2023
Dianah Mukundwa, Equity Bank Rwanda's Head of Strategy, Investment and Social Impact speaks at the recent Equity Women Forum. Courtesy
Featured

Insurance that covers maternity leave: How Equity's products are empowering women financially

Wednesday, April 05, 2023
Some of the 90 children who benefit from the Early Childhood Development centre close to G.S Munini in Munini sector of Nyaruguru District. Photos: C. Bahizi.
Featured

Nyaruguru District: The role of ECDs in curbing stunting and malnutrition

Wednesday, April 05, 2023
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Featured

Israel deputy Ambassador champions Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Wednesday, April 05, 2023
Paedophilia is a psychiatric disorder in which an adult or older adolescent experiences a primary or exclusive sexual attraction to prepubescent children. Internet
Health

EXPLAINER: What is paedophilia and how can it be stopped?

Wednesday, April 05, 2023
Vieillot's Black Weaver displaying in a Village Weaver colony, photographed at Nyandungu Eco-Park in Kigali
Environment

Getting to know Rwanda’s Birds – The Weavers

Wednesday, April 05, 2023
Kenya President William Ruto addresses journalists during a joint press conference, as part of his two-day state visit to Rwanda, on April 4. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Security

Ruto commends Rwanda’s role in solving DR Congo security crisis

Tuesday, April 04, 2023
The RPF-Inkotanyi outgoing Secretary General François Ngarambe and the newly elected Secretary General Wellars Gasamagera during the handover ceremony in Kigali on Tuesday, April 4. Courtesy
Politics

Gasamagera assumes office as RPF Secretary General

Tuesday, April 04, 2023
President Paul Kagame and President William Ruto during a joint news briefing at Village Urugwiro during his two-day state visit in Rwanda, on Tuesday, April 4. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Africa

Rwanda, Kenya sign nine cooperation agreements

Tuesday, April 04, 2023
Shipments of smartphones that cost between US$100 to $200 are on the rise in Africa, defying a general slump in shipments caused by skyrocketing inflation.
Business

Tecno, Infinix in tough battle with Samsung for Africa market

Tuesday, April 04, 2023
The Commander of EACRF, Maj Gen Jeff Nyagah, on March 29, visited Kenyan troops deployed at Kibati and Kibumba localities in eastern DR Congo. Gen Nyagah implored them to remain focused in all assigned tasks including protection of civilians, opening up of the main supply route as well as humanitarian assistance.
Africa

DR Congo: Nairobi process making progress, says Kenyatta

Tuesday, April 04, 2023
Choreographer Sherrie Silver during a solo visit while touring Nyungwe Forest National Park in Rwanda's south west. Rwanda has been ranked as the second safest country for solo female travelers. Courtesy
Women

Rwanda ranked second safest country for solo female travellers

Tuesday, April 04, 2023
President Ruto inspects a guard of honour mounted by Rwanda Defence Force at Village Urugwiro in Kigali as he began his two-day state visit to Rwanda. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Africa

Ruto arrives in Rwanda for state visit

Tuesday, April 04, 2023
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Business

FEATURED: Bralirwa under the brand of Vital’o known as Eau Gazeuse unveils New Look after 50 years of its existence

Tuesday, April 04, 2023
Additional South Sudan People's Defence Forces soldiers arrived in Goma, eastern DR Congo, on April 3, as part of EACRF. Following the previous deployments by Kenya, Burundi, and Uganda, South Sudan’s entry now marks the full deployment of the regional force.
Africa

South Sudan deploys more troops to DR Congo

Tuesday, April 04, 2023
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Tourism

Kivu Queen Uburanga: Rwanda's 'floating hotel' ready to sail

Tuesday, April 04, 2023
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Africa

Kagame, Ruto to discuss Northern Corridor, food security, tech

Tuesday, April 04, 2023
Some students during the practice of driving at Remera. The Department of Testing and Licensing, Rwanda National Police, on Monday, April 3 announced the issuing of an electronic provisional driving license.
Technology

Police begin issuing electronic provisional driver's licenses

Tuesday, April 04, 2023
The Uganda contingent of the East African Community Regional Force, on April 2, officially occupied areas of Bunagana in eastern DR Congo after M23 rebels left the area.
Africa

M23 rebels begin withdrawal from Bunagana

Tuesday, April 04, 2023