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Rwanda open to contributing to EAC force

Saturday, June 18, 2022
L-R: City of Kigali Mayor Pudence Rubingisa, State Minister for Primary Health Care Dr Tharcisse Mpunga, State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Prof. Manasseh Nshuti, Rwanda Development Board Deputy chief executive Zephanie Niyonkuru, Rwanda Convention Bureau chief executive Nelly Mukazayire, and Government Spokesperson Yolande Makolo at the press briefing in Kigali on Friday. / All photos by Olivier Mugwiza

CHOGM 2022: What is on the agenda as Heads of Government meet in Kigali?

Friday, June 17, 2022
Photo: Igihe

Rwanda hands over body of Congolese soldier

Friday, June 17, 2022
A view of the border between Rwanda and DR Congo in Rubavu District.

DRC soldier crosses border to Rwanda, shoots and injures two police officers

Friday, June 17, 2022
Albinos music group entertaining the event on International Albinism Awareness Day in Serena Hotel in 2017. Albinos have faced or still face stigma in the society.

Persons with albinism decry limited access to sun protective gear

Friday, June 17, 2022
EALA members of parliament during a session in Arusha .Regional MPs are backing Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta after he reaffirmed the East African Communityu2019s determination to ensure peace and stability returns to the east of the DR Congo.Courtesy

MPs back Kenyatta on curtailing insecurity in eastern DR Congo

Friday, June 17, 2022
Assumpta Ingabire speaking during the event.

Minister Ingabire urges parents to utilise ECD centres for holistic child development

Friday, June 17, 2022
The newly revamped Imbuga City Walk in Kigaliu2019s Central Business District is a recreational space where residents can access free internet. Photo: File.

Welcome to Kigali, a convergence of beauty, order and diversity

Friday, June 17, 2022
Workers sort green beans for export at NAEB warehouse in Kigali. Agriculture sector output grew by a dismal 1 per cent and contributed 23 per cent to Rwandau2019s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth in the first quarter of 2022. Photo: File.

Agric sector eyes recovery after dismal performance

Friday, June 17, 2022
Patricia Scotland QC, Secretary-General of the Commonwealth. Photo: Courtesy.

CHOGM: Academics call for collective action to address climate change effects

Friday, June 17, 2022
Baroness Kishwer Falkner, the chair of CFNHRI and The Equality and Human Rights Commission of Great Britain and Marie Claire Mukasine, the chairperson of the Rwanda National Commission for Human Rights during the handover . / Courtesy
Rwanda

Rwanda assumes leadership of Commonwealth rights forum

Thursday, June 16, 2022
Officials pose for a group photo during the East Africa International Arbitration Conference held in Kigali on June 16. Photos: Craish Bahizi.

Justice minister roots for arbitration in climate change-related disputes

Thursday, June 16, 2022
Workers at ADMA Rwanda factory at Kigali Special Economic Zone. Three key contributors to growth in the first three months of 2022 are services with 47 per cent, agriculture with 23 per cent, and Industries. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Rwanda’s economy grew by 7.9% in quarter one of 2022

Thursday, June 16, 2022
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Stay calm, your safety is guaranteed – Rubavu residents reassured

Thursday, June 16, 2022
Kigalians during Kigali Night Run. Ahead of the CHOGM, It will take place on Tuesday, June 21 from 7 pm to 9 pm with the starting point being at the famous Kigali Heights.

CHOGM: Where to go for fun and mingling

Thursday, June 16, 2022
A view of Airport Road at Kimihurura with flags of different countries of the commonwealth. From June 16, some roads in Kigali will be closed to allow smooth transportation of the attending delegates.

CHOGM: Reserved roads are not going to be closed all day – Police

Thursday, June 16, 2022
A worker seals wheat flour packages at Azam Industries in Kigali October 27, 2020.

Countries step up efforts to close wheat supply gap

Thursday, June 16, 2022
EALA Speaker Martin Ngoga addresses the meeting on Wednesday, June 15. During his remarks Ngoga said that womenu2019s rights are human rights and womenu2019s leadership unleashes their potential and talents. / Courtesy
Rwanda

Push for more women political participation gains momentum

Thursday, June 16, 2022
Inside Volkswagen Mobility Solutions Rwanda, where new cars are assembled at Kigali Special Economic Zone. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana.

What is the future of Africa’s automotive industry?

Thursday, June 16, 2022
The Chairperson of the East African Community, Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta in his capacity announced the activation of the East African Regional Force to be deployed in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Internet
Rwanda

EAC to deploy regional force in DR Congo

Wednesday, June 15, 2022