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City of Kigali officials arrive at the newly revamped Biryogo Car Free Zone for Umuganura celebration on Friday ,August 5. All photos by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

IN PICTURES: Umuganura: CoK showcases four newly upgraded informal settlements

Friday, August 05, 2022
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente gives cows to residents of Rulindo during Umuganura event on August 5. All photos by Dan Nsengiyumva

PM gifts cows to vulnerable families in celebration of Umuganura

Friday, August 05, 2022
Alice Kayitesi, a survivor of the Nyungwe attack, Vianney Bwimba,a victim of Nyungwe and Vincent Nsengiyumva ,the former Nyabimata Executive Secretary, victim of Nyabimata attacks in court. File

Victims of FLN terror attacks request meeting with Blinken

Friday, August 05, 2022
Some of the street vendors in Kigali. The City of Kigali has unveiled a plan to enable street vendors to benefit from VUP financial services.

Street vendors to benefit from VUP financial services

Friday, August 05, 2022
Candidates sit the national examination at Group Scolaire Shyorongi on July 26.

Changes in grading system as govt sets new examination guidelines

Friday, August 05, 2022
The New Times
Africa

Chinese-built modern railway in Kenya lauded for its green ethos

Friday, August 05, 2022
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Africa

Senegal signs peace deal with separatist rebels

Friday, August 05, 2022
Footage circulating online showed flames engulfing Mountain B nightclub in Chonburi.
International

Thailand nightclub fire kills at least 13 and injures dozens

Friday, August 05, 2022
The Chamber of Deputies approved the relevance of the draft organic law governing election of Rwanda Members of the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) on August 4, 2022.

EALA: New bill seeks to add degree requirement for Rwandan members

Friday, August 05, 2022
A traditional table set-up at Ikirenga Cultural Centre in Rulindo District. Sorghum cake, vegetables and milk were important meals in Rwanda. Photos: Dan Nsengiyumva.

Umuganura and the values behind it

Friday, August 05, 2022
Marie-Claire Muneza, Communication Manager at Canal + Rwanda, Canal + Group addresses journalists on August 4. All Photos by Craish Bahizi

Canal+ maintains broadcasting rights as European football returns

Friday, August 05, 2022
The Auditor General Alexis Kamuhire presents the annual audit report to a joint session of both chambers of the Parliament on May 12. Kamuhire has backed the newly created Ministry of Public Investments and Privatisation. Photo: File.

Public investments ministry will reduce losses – Auditor General

Friday, August 05, 2022
A health worker conducts Hepatitis C mass screening at Remera Health Centre in Kigali on July 28. Photo: Dan Nsengiyumva.

Hepatitis: Rwanda on course to reach last mile

Friday, August 05, 2022
Passengers board buses for upcountry travel at Nyabugogo taxi park in Kigali. Photo: Craish Bahizi.

Upcountry commuters decry poor transportation services

Friday, August 05, 2022
Inside one of houses that were damaged by rockets that were shelled on the Rwandan territory from DR Congo, in Kinigi, Musanze District on May 23,2022. Courtesy

Rwanda hits back at UN report allegations

Friday, August 05, 2022
Moussa Faki Mahamat, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, in a cheerful mood during the launch of AfCFTA in Kigali on March 21, 2018. Business executives from African trading blocs are set to meet next week

African economic blocs to meet in Kigali to explore AfCFTA opportunities

Thursday, August 04, 2022
Pierre-Cu00e9lestin Rwabukumba the CEO of Rwanda Stock Exchange delivers remarks during the forum on August 4. / All photos by Dan Nsengiyumva

Why SMEs turn a blind eye to the stock market

Thursday, August 04, 2022
Antony Blinken.

Rwanda says committed to stronger ties with US ahead of Blinken’s visit

Thursday, August 04, 2022
The New Times

Cabo Delgado: Rwanda, SADC forces rescue over 600 hostages

Thursday, August 04, 2022
A Kinyarwanda teacher during a class at Groupe Scolaire Kicukiro. Senators have urged the Ministry of Education to give Kinyarwanda more inclusivity, demanding more hours of Kinyarwanda lessons in schools.

Education ministry tasked to promote Kinyarwanda in schools

Thursday, August 04, 2022