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A total of 25 senior officers of the Rwanda Defence Force begin the United Nations staff officersu2019 course at Rwanda Peace Academy in Musanze on March 21, 2022. Seen here with officials and trainers in a group photo.

25 RDF senior officers attend UN staff course

Monday, March 21, 2022
Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Uzziel Ndagijimana addresses journalists as the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda releases the report on Rwandau2019s Gross Domestic Product in Kigali on Monday, March 21, 2022. The statistics show that Rwandau2019s GDP grew by 10.9 per cent in 2021 to reach Rwf10,944 billion, up from a contraction of 3.4 per cent in 2020.

Rwanda registers double-digit growth as more sectors recover from Covid-19

Monday, March 21, 2022
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Rwanda on high alert as yellow fever breaks out in region

Monday, March 21, 2022
Rusumo One Stop Border Post in Kirehe District. According to the Mayor of Kirehe, Bruno Rangira, the district has potential to be a logistics hub, especially in that the imported goods can be stored near the border. Dan Nsengiyumva.

Kirehe looks to position itself as a logistical hub

Monday, March 21, 2022
Forests are contributing six percent to the National GDP. File

Districts generate Rwf62bn income from forestry – report

Monday, March 21, 2022
Convicts Callixte Nsabimana and Herman Nsengimana interact during the appeal hearing of the FLN terror case in Kigali on January 17, 2022.

FLN-MRCD appeal verdict postponed to April 4

Monday, March 21, 2022
Rwanda now has a total of ten rotary clubs with around 200 members. Courtesy

Two more rotary clubs chartered in Rwanda

Monday, March 21, 2022
This partnership builds on an already existing program between Enabel and Rwanda Food and Drug Authority. Courtesy

Belgian agency boosts Food and Drug Authority

Monday, March 21, 2022
China Eastern plane carrying 133 people crashes in Guangxi, says state media. Courtesy
International

Boeing 737 carrying 133 crashes in China

Monday, March 21, 2022
Refugees cross the border from Ukraine to Poland, fleeing the Russian invasion of Ukraine, at a border checkpoint in Kroscienko, Poland,
International

UN says 6.5m displaced inside Ukraine

Monday, March 21, 2022
Jacob Oulanyah. Courtesy
Africa

Ugandan Speaker Jacob Oulanyah Dies in the U.S.

Monday, March 21, 2022
A scientist sorting some medical marijuana leaves in a plantation farm. Rwanda has dedicated 134 hectares to cannabis production.

Govt designates 134ha for medicinal cannabis production

Sunday, March 20, 2022
Malachite Kingfishers captured at Nyandungu Eco-Tourism Park. The frequently seen birds at the park are the Great Egret, Little Egret, Black-headed Heron, Yellow-billed Kite, Malachite Kingfisher, Pied Kingfisher, Hamerkop.

PHOTOS: Birds find new home in Nyandungu

Sunday, March 20, 2022
UK High Commissioner to Rwanda, Omar Daair during the interview.

CHOGM delegates will see what an ambitious, dynamic, country Rwanda is -British High Commissioner

Sunday, March 20, 2022
President Kagame receives Muhoozi to discuss the Rwanda-Uganda relations in Kigali on March 14. The meeting took place at Village Urugwiro.

Last week in pictures

Sunday, March 20, 2022
Terror convicts arrive at the High Court Chamber for International and Cross-border Crimes on September 20, 2021.

FLN appeal trial verdict set for Monday

Sunday, March 20, 2022
Pedestrians carry mechandise at the Rubavu-Goma border post, commonly known as u2018Petite Barriu00e8reu2019. / Photo: File.

Rubavu cross border traders get smart phones under Connect Rwanda initiative

Sunday, March 20, 2022
Inside of Nyamata EID Isolation and Treatment Center.

Nyamata Centre for Infectious Diseases to help country tackle future epidemics

Saturday, March 19, 2022
Naomi Schiff, born to a Rwandan mother and Belgian father, is the latest addition to Sky Sports Formula One's team of commentators for the 2022 season.

Formula One: Rwandan Naomi Schiff lands deal as Sky Sports commentator

Saturday, March 19, 2022
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Kagame, Chadian President discuss strengthening bilateral relations

Friday, March 18, 2022