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Youth are using new cultural space dubber ROTA to discuss various traditions including Umuganura-courtesy

Umuganura takes center stage at youth-centred cultural space

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

President Paul Kagame has appointed Justin Nsengiyumva as Rwanda’s new Prime Minister, succeeding Édouard Ngirente, who had served in the role since 2017.

Justin Nsengiyumva, economist-turned-Prime Minister of Rwanda

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

Nsengiyumva, formerly Permanent Secretary in both the Ministry of Trade and Industry and the Ministry of Education, becomes the seventh Prime Minister of Rwanda since 1994.

New Prime Minister pledges to advance national priorities

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

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Rwanda, Algeria sign defence cooperation agreement

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

On July 23, President Paul Kagame appointed Justin Nsengiyumva as Prime Minister, replacing Édouard Ngirente, who had held the role since 2017.

Kagame appoints Justin Nsengiyumva as new Prime Minister

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director General of the World Trade Organization (WTO).

Members look to break ground on WTO reforms before next ministerial meeting

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

RDB penalized 206 bars and entertainment venues in Kigali with closures and fines following a citywide inspection that revealed widespread breaches of hospitality and nightlife regulations.

Seven reasons why 200 bars, other businesses were sanctioned

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

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Mpazi village touted as regional model for improved housing

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

Munini IDP Model Village in Nyaruguru District is part of Rwanda’s decentralisation efforts, launched to improve service delivery and bring government closer to citizens. file

What you need to know as Rwanda celebrates 25 years of decentralisation

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

A newly inaugurated Rwf13 billion factory producing construction and sanitary hardware in Bugesera Special Economic Zone.

Rwf13bn construction, sanitary factory opens in Bugesera

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

UN peacekeepers on a MONUSCO armored vehicle in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Why fix DR Congo? Chaos pays the bills for UN experts

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

The services will be offered aboard a converted MD-10 aircraft.

‘Flying Eye Hospital’ comes to Rwanda

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

Gabiro Agro Processing Industry (Gabiro API), established by RDF through Agro Processing Trust Corporation (APTC), focuses on producing maize, bean, and soybean seeds locally to strengthen Rwanda’s agricultural self-reliance.

Did you know one RDF company produces a third of Rwanda’s seeds?

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

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Court postpones Victoire Ingabire’s trial to September

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

Food and live animals made up the largest share of Rwanda’s exports, accounting for 24.79 per cent.

Domestic exports up 11% in first quarter 2025

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

Audrey Azoulay, UNESCO Director General.

UNESCO boss 'regrets' second US withdrawal

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

Inspector General of Police CG Felix Namuhoranye speaks during the closing ceremony at the Counter Terrorism Training Centre in Mayange, Bugesera District, on Wednesday, July 23. Courtesy

180 Rwanda police officers complete riot-control course

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

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What will happen to your current national ID as digital ones take over

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

High school teachers invigilate exams at GS Remera Protestant in Kigali. Secondary school head teachers are preparing to recruit new staff and assess current workforce needs ahead of the new learning pathways starting this September. Photo: file

Are schools ready for Rwanda’s new learning pathways?

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

Robert Masozera, Director General of the RCHA.

Govt steps up efforts to elevate Kinyarwanda in service delivery

Wednesday, July 23, 2025