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Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente speaks during the news briefing in Kigali on Wednesday, May 18. Flanked by several top government officials, the Premier gave an update on the economy, CHOGM preparations and answered a wide range of questions from both local and international media organisations. Photo: Dan Nsengiyumva
Rwanda

Ten highlights from Premier Ngirente’s news conference

Thursday, May 19, 2022
A view of Kigaliu2019s Central Business District. According to the Central Bank expert consumers have to set up a priority list of essential commodities that are needed daily. Photo: Sam Ngendahimana.

Inflation spike: Consumers tipped on priority spending

Thursday, May 19, 2022
A composite of top Genocide fugitives Protais Mpiranya (left) and Phu00e9nu00e9as Munyarugarama who were confirmed to have died some years ago. Photo: Net.

Genocide: Will UN fugitives have their day in court before they die?

Thursday, May 19, 2022
Secretary General of OIF, Louise Mushikiwabo delivers remarks at the launch of a French teaching programme for Rwanda Defence Force peacekeepers deployed in French-speaking countries . The official launch took place at Rwanda Military Academy of Gako in Bugesera District on May 18. Olivier Mugwiza
Rwanda

La Francophonie to train Rwandan peacekeepers in French

Thursday, May 19, 2022
Claire Akamanzi, CEO of the Rwanda Development Board speaks at the launch of Rwanda Private Sector-led Transformation Program (RPTP) in Kigali on May 18.Courtesy

RDB launches program to fast-track private sector-led transformation

Thursday, May 19, 2022
Minister of Gender and Family Promotion Jeannette Bayisenge speaks at the official opening of a national awareness campaign u2018Safe and Resilient Familyu2019 in Rutsiro on May 17. Courtesy
Rwanda

Family safety is key for country’s development, Minister Bayisenge

Thursday, May 19, 2022
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente delivers remarks during the launch of the second phase of the Economic Recovery Fund (ERF2) in Kigali on Wednesday, May 18.Dan Nsengiyumva
Rwanda

PM launches $ 250 million economic recovery fund

Thursday, May 19, 2022
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente addresses the media during a news briefing in Kigali on May 18. Dan Nsengiyumva
Rwanda

Govt to announce CHOGM road map

Wednesday, May 18, 2022
Phu00e9nu00e9as Munyarugarama, a fugitive of the Genocide against the Tutsi has been confirmed to have died from natural cause in 2002, according to a UN prosecutor.

Another ICTR-indicted fugitive confirmed dead

Wednesday, May 18, 2022
Minister for Defence, Maj Gen Albert Murasira, addresses the 9th National Security Symposium in Kigali on May 18. All photos by Dan Nsengiyumva

Private sector, CSOs, rallied to address security challenges

Wednesday, May 18, 2022
(L-R) EU Ambassador to Rwanda, Nicola Bellomo, Myriam Ferran, Deputy- Director General of the European Commissionu2019s Directorate General for International Partnerships and Minister of Finance and Economic planning Uzziel Ndagijimana during the signing ceremony in Kigali on May 18,2022. Courtesy

Rwanda, EU sign four-year deal worth €260m

Wednesday, May 18, 2022
The New Times

Five things to know as BAL tips off in Kigali

Wednesday, May 18, 2022
A view of Imbuga City Walk, the capital's newly revamped recreational area where residents can access free internet at Kigali Business District. Courtesy

Experts meet in Kigali to discuss future of Green Cities in Africa

Wednesday, May 18, 2022
A waiter serves a customer during the breakfast at Portofino Hotel in Kigali.

Attitude and skills improvement could fix service delivery, hospitality expert

Wednesday, May 18, 2022
Uganda sent 1,700 soldiers to DR Congo in December.
Africa

Uganda says it will pull out troops from DR Congo

Wednesday, May 18, 2022
The New Times
International

UK MP arrested on suspicion of rape

Wednesday, May 18, 2022
Workers on duties at Pink Mango garment factory at Kigali Special Economic Zone in 2021 . / Dan Nsengiyumva
Rwanda

Calls grow to set up scheme for unemployment benefits

Tuesday, May 17, 2022
A health worker administers the covid 19 vaccine at Gashora in Bugesera District. / Craish Bahizi

Rwanda and vaccines, a milestone to celebrate

Tuesday, May 17, 2022
Kigali residents undergo check up of hypertension during csr free day.May 17th of every year is dedicated to raising global awareness for hypertension and promoting its prevention. Dan Nsengiyumva

World Hypertension Day: How is Rwanda faring in containing spread?

Tuesday, May 17, 2022
Abdulhamid Alkhalifa, the Director-General at OPEC Fund, Uzziel Ndagijimana Minister of Finance and Economic Planning of Rwanda during the signing ceremony in Kigali on May 17, 2022. Dan Nsengiyumva
Rwanda

Nyacyonga-Mukoto road gets funding

Tuesday, May 17, 2022