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Women members of parliament during a session on July 28.The Global Gender Gap Index ranks Rwanda the second most gender equal country in Africa and seventh in the world, with a score of 80.5 percent. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Why legitimacy can only be measured from a citizen perspective

Monday, July 04, 2022
An aerial view of Rubavu town with Lake Kivu in sight. It is one of Rwandau2019s secondary cities. Photo: File.

Expansion works for Rubavu town underway

Monday, July 04, 2022
Troops patrolled Nukus on Sunday.
International

Uzbekistan: Thousands injured in unrest

Monday, July 04, 2022
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Africa

West African leaders lift sanctions on Mali

Monday, July 04, 2022
IBUKA and AVEGA officials hand over a newly constructed house to a genocide surivivor in Mageragere Sector, Nyarugenge District on July 3,2022. The event was organized to mark the end of 100 Days of the commemoration of the Genocide against the Tutsi. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Genocide survivors receive houses as 100 days of remembrance end

Monday, July 04, 2022
Cyivugiza Model Village accommodates 104 families (vulnerable families and people from high-risk zones). It was constructed this year in Nyaruguru District.

Kwibohora28: RDF’s role in Rwanda’s transformation journey

Monday, July 04, 2022
Some of the RPA soldiers who worked on Radio Muhabura. Many Rwandans in the country and in exile were kept abreast of the progress of the liberation struggle thanks to the radio station.

Liberation Day: The capture of Mont Kigali and fall of the capital

Monday, July 04, 2022
NEW HOME: Residents walk past one of the newly constructed Munini Integrated Model Village blocks in Nyaruguru District on Sunday, July 3. The model village, complete with fully-furnished self-contained homes for 48 vulnerable families, is one of the Rwf191 billion-worth of projects set to be inaugurated countrywide on the occasion of the 28th Liberation Day, on Monday, July 4.

Rwf22bn model villages unveiled as Rwanda marks Liberation Day

Monday, July 04, 2022
RPA fighters during the struggle in the Volcanoes National Park. The bamboo thicket gave the fighters cover to conduct their covert operations against the enemy.

Liberation Day: Youth reflect on their role in nation-building

Sunday, July 03, 2022
It was organized ahead of the 28th liberation day celebrations due to take place on Monday, July 4.

Over 500 youth participate in liberation trail ahead of July 4

Sunday, July 03, 2022
Some of the soldiers during a seminar in Rushaki during the Liberation War. Located in the current Gicumbi District, Rushaki was one of the prominent bases of the liberation struggle.

Why Rwanda wasn’t paradise but a ‘dream home’ for those in and out of the country

Sunday, July 03, 2022
(L-R) Yolanda Cuba, the MTN Vice President in South and Eastern Africa; Mitwa Ng'ambi, the CEO of MTN Rwanda; hand over a cheque to Minister of ICT and Innovation Paula Ingabire on March 30.

How MTN plans to address low smartphone penetration

Sunday, July 03, 2022
Sheikh Abdul Karim Harelimana during the interview.

Fighting diplomatically and politically; RPA was a rare spirit of patriotism – Sheikh Harelimana

Sunday, July 03, 2022
Genocide suspect Venant Rutunga consults with his lawyer during his appearance before Kicukiro Primary Court on August 12,2021.File

Genocide suspect Rutunga’s substantial trial set for July 5

Sunday, July 03, 2022
Rosewood is one of the most trafficked wildlife products in the world.
Africa

Gambia bans timber exports to combat rosewood smuggling

Saturday, July 02, 2022
A view of fire burning inside the Libyan parliament building in Tobruk, Libya, July 1, 2022.
International

UN condemns protesters who stormed Libya parliament

Saturday, July 02, 2022
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Probe into death of Bazivamo’s US-based son expected to take one week

Saturday, July 02, 2022
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Minister Biruta delivers Kagame's message to Burundian counterpart

Saturday, July 02, 2022
Rwanda Women's Parliamentary Forum (FFRP) celebrated 25 years silver jubilee on June 30. Courtesy

Women MPs forum marks silver jubilee with calls for bold push toward gender equality

Friday, July 01, 2022
A remembrance wall where wreaths were laid to pay tribute the former employees of the Prime Minister's office who were killed in the Genocide Against the Tutsi. The event took place at Kimihurura on Thursday,June 30. Photos by Dan Nsengiyumva

Kwibuka28: Minijust, Mininfra pay tribute to ex-employees

Friday, July 01, 2022