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Marcos Jr. sworn in as Philippines' 17th president

Thursday, June 30, 2022
A woman sleeping under a mosquito net in Bugesera District. In 2020, an estimated 241 million people had malaria, and 627,000 of them died, an increase of 69,000 deaths over the previous year. Photo: File.
Rwanda

Can Commonwealth countries eradicate malaria by 2030?

Thursday, June 30, 2022
MP Omar Munyaneza, Chairperson of the parliamentary Committee on National Budget and Patrimony, and MP Angelique Nyirabazayire, the Vice Chairperson, during the presentation on June 29. Photo: Courtesy.
Rwanda

National budget expected to boost economy, tame commodity prices

Thursday, June 30, 2022
CIMERWA Chief Executive Albert Sigei during the interview in Kigali on June 29. Photo: Dan Nsengiyumva.

CIMERWA boss weighs in on Rwf5.2bn half-year net profit

Thursday, June 30, 2022
Amb. Claver Gatete, the Permanent Representative of Rwanda to the UN during the Security Council briefing on April 27. During his remarks on June 29, Gatete noted that Rwanda is aware that the Congolese army, FARDC, is fighting the M23 alongside FDLR which was sanctioned by UNSC in 2013./ Courtesy

Using FDLR to fight M23 is counterproductive – Rwanda

Wednesday, June 29, 2022
A worker melting gold at Gold Refinery in Rwanda. The South African investors are set to establish a factory to add value to diamond and gemstone, as well as manufacturing jewellery in Rwanda. File

Rwanda to gain diamond processing factory

Wednesday, June 29, 2022
To avoid the repetition of such tragedies, the Committee also asked Morocco, Spain and the other EU States to expand the availability of pathways for safe and orderly migration.
Africa

UN committee urges prompt investigation into deaths of migrants at Moroccan-Spanish border

Wednesday, June 29, 2022
Nairobi Senator, Johnson Sakaja
Africa

New case filed to block Nairobi senator Johnson Sakaja to run

Wednesday, June 29, 2022
The New Times

Prosecution takes over Ferwafa officials’ case

Wednesday, June 29, 2022
The plenary sitting of the Chamber of Deputies is set to approve the state finance bill today, June 29.

What to know as parliament tables plan for next fiscal year

Wednesday, June 29, 2022
The New Times

Security Council to get briefing on situation in DR Congo

Wednesday, June 29, 2022
Nayera Ashraf, 21, had previously reported her fears about being attacked.
Africa

Death sentence for man who murdered Egyptian student

Wednesday, June 29, 2022
Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell in 2005.
International

Ghislaine Maxwell sentenced to 20 years over sex trafficking

Wednesday, June 29, 2022
A view of the former headquarters of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda in Arusha, Tanzania. Photo: Net.

Activists renew call to return UN court archives to Rwanda

Wednesday, June 29, 2022
EAC Secretary-General Peter Mathuki during the interview. Photo: Courtesy.
Rwanda

EAC boss says new common external tariff to benefit citizens

Wednesday, June 29, 2022
The laboratory has different equipment, including microbiology equipment to help produce starter cultures, equipment that test ingredients and quality of agro-processing products. The research centre is also a medicinal garden, with herb species used in producing pharmaceutical products. Photo: Craish Bahizi.

Inside the modern NIRDA laboratory: Where products are developed and tested for quality

Wednesday, June 29, 2022
The Inspector General of Police Dan Munyuza (C)at the Interpol 25th African Regional Conference in Benin. / Courtesy

IGP Munyuza in Benin for Interpol meeting

Tuesday, June 28, 2022
A view of Gatuna border. Women cross-border traders chart out solutions to ease the free movement of persons and cargo at Gatuna One Stop Border Post.

Regional lobby makes case for women cross border traders

Tuesday, June 28, 2022
Lee Hsien Loong, Singaporean Prime Minister addresses the media during a joint press conference following his meeting with President Kagame at Village Urugwiro on Monday, June 27. Photo by Village Urugwiro

Rwanda has shown great resolve – Singaporean PM

Tuesday, June 28, 2022
Jibu Rwanda worker at Huye branch.

Regulatory body suspends seven water companies over safety issues

Tuesday, June 28, 2022