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Health worker inspects a cross border truck at Rusumo One Stop Border Post, during the Covid 19 period. Craish Bahizi

Africa faces a fragile recovery amid persistent challenges

Monday, October 21, 2024
The electronic billing machine (EBM) has helped taxpayers to easily calculate taxes.Domestic taxes are taxes that are levied on economic activities, goods, services, or income generated within a country’s border.

Understanding centralised taxes in Rwanda

Sunday, October 20, 2024
Col. Theoneste Bagosora, the mastermind of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, laid the foundation in October 1995 for a denialist narrative that would be repeated by many in the years since. Net photo

A form of genocide denial that is an insult to "Hutu"

Saturday, October 19, 2024
Rwandan peacekeepers under the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) during a physical protection training session for over 60 young girls at Malakia Girls Primary School in Malakal.

RDF peacekeepers rape reportage. Let’s talk about it

Saturday, October 19, 2024
The Minister of State for Health, Dr. Yvan Butera, receives a Marburg virus jab as the country rolled out a vaccination drive for front-line workers in Kigali on October 8, 2024. Courtesy photo

Global financial assistance is imperative to restore overburdened health systems

Friday, October 18, 2024
President Juvénal Habyarimana (R) was depicted in Issue No. 25 of Kangura wearing a bishop’s chasuble and mitre, holding a book resembling a Bible with the word 'Ubumwe' (Unity) on the cover. On the left is his son, Jean-Luc Habyarimana, who is a 'staunch defender' of his father's genocidal legacy.

Jambo ASBL and the intersection of religion and extremism

Friday, October 18, 2024
A farewell ceremony was held in honor of former minister Col (rtd) Joseph Karemera, who passed away on October 11.

Tribute to Ambassador Col (Rtd) Dr. Joseph Karemera

Friday, October 18, 2024
Students from Rwanda Coding Academy present their project at the first AI Connect Hackathon organized by Irembo in Kigali on Sunday, September 29. Craish Bahizi

How can we educate the next generation of Africans?

Friday, October 18, 2024
Depression

Depression in older adults: Signs, causes and tips for a healthier mind

Friday, October 18, 2024
The four-day forum themed “One People, United in Culture, creating for the world”.
Editorial

Accelerated support will unlock creative economy potential

Friday, October 18, 2024
UVU Bio, a renowned biotech incubator that runs the recently inaugurated Bioeconomy Hub in Kigali, welcomed its first cohort for a one-month intensive training on biotechnology and laboratory skills in September. Photo by UVU Bio

To shape Africa’s pharma future, empower a youthful workforce to lead the way

Thursday, October 17, 2024
King Musinga poses for a picture with the Ecole des sous-chefs EP.0.0.1100, collection RMCA Tervuren; unidentified photographer, s.d. All rights reserved

King Yuhi V Musinga’s reign was marred by rebellion and questions of legitimacy

Thursday, October 17, 2024
Rwandan peacekeepers from RwanBatt1 sort scholastic materials during a handover event at Kapuri Primary School, on the outskirts of South Sudan’s capital Juba on Monday, October 14. Courtesy
Editorial

RDF proves peace is beyond gun silence

Wednesday, October 16, 2024
An Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) team before performing a decontamination procedure using an ultraviolet laser robot at a hospital in Kigali earlier this month, as part of ongoing response to the Marburg outbreak. Photo: Courtesy.

Marburg outbreak response: Rwanda's key lessons in tackling public health crises

Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Cyilima II Rujugira was born in Ijuru rya Kamonyi. Due to certain circumstances, he fled to Karagwe.

King Cyilima II Rujugira and the power of Abatabazi in Rwanda’s second liberation war

Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Leaders during the 13th National Leadership Retreat Gabiro. File

Leaders in Rwanda can achieve more by doing less

Tuesday, October 15, 2024
A panel at the Future of Financial Services Summit in London discuss the future of artificial intelligence in financial markets.

The promise of artificial intelligence in African financial services

Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Rwanda's satellite' RWASAT-1 showcased in Kigali on May 16, 2019. TRL Space CEO and founder, Petr Kapoun has revealed that Rwanda's first hyperspectral satellite is being built. File
Editorial

Hyperspectral satellites could usher Rwanda into a new era

Monday, October 14, 2024
The African Union (AU) turned 60 on May 25, 2023, counting from the formation of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) in 1963.Courtesy

Africa’s veto dilemma: To take UNSC permanent seats or not?

Monday, October 14, 2024
DR Congo President Felix Tshisekedi Tshilombo.

The world narrows for Tshisekedi

Sunday, October 13, 2024