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Heavy Police Presence in Kampala, Uganda; several protesters arrested while attempting to march to Parliament to protest against corruption. Internet

African leaders, beware the Ides of July

Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Panelists share their testimony during the 12th edition of Unity Club at Kigali Convention Center on 25 October 2019 .File

Ndi Umunyarwanda: A bond to heal wounds caused by a distorted history

Wednesday, July 24, 2024
According to the National Electoral Commission chairperson Oda Gasinzigwa, number of women in Rwanda’s lower house of parliament rises to 63.8%. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Editorial

Women deservedly won big in parliamentary polls

Wednesday, July 24, 2024
President Paul Kagame and his Mozambican counterpart Filipe Nyusi address a joint parade of Rwandan and Mozambican forces in Pemba, Cabo Delgado, in September 2021. At the request of the Government of Mozambique, Kigali deployed an initial 1,000-person contingent of the Rwanda Defence Force and Rwanda National Police to Cabo Delgado Province in July 2021 to help restore state authority by conducting combat and security operations, as well as stabilization and security sector reform.

The hidden agenda behind opposition to Rwanda’s support in combating terrorism in Mozambique

Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Yuhi IV's reign is considered the most peaceful in history. File

Yuhi IV Gahindiro: Accidental King whose reign was the most peaceful in Rwanda

Tuesday, July 23, 2024
New members of the Institution of Engineers Rwanda (IER) take oath to be accredited by the institution in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Engineering accreditation a game changer for a sustainable future

Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Africa needs blended climate change financing from COP29 negotiations.

Africa needs blended climate change financing from COP29 negotiations

Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Rwanda's Ambassador to Zambia Emmanuel Bugingo hands over 1,000 metric tonnes of relief maize to Zambia's Vice-President Nalumango, offering crucial support during the severe drought.
Editorial

Rwanda's gesture to Zambia and Zimbabwe shows the power of South-South cooperation

Monday, July 22, 2024
Inmates at Nyarugenge prison in Kigali. Craish Bahizi

A case for sociotherapy in Rwanda’s prisoner rehabilitation and reintegration process

Monday, July 22, 2024
International observers inspect how Rwanda's presidential and parliamentary elections proceed in Kigali on July 15. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana

Rwanda’s 2024 elections: A lesson in democracy

Sunday, July 21, 2024
President Paul Kagame casts his vote during the presidential and parliamentary elections in Kigali on Monday, July 15. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

What’s on the president’s plate as he embarks on a new term?

Sunday, July 21, 2024
Observers enter a polling room to follow the conduct of elections on July 15. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

For Kimihurura voters, "Kagame keeps his promises."

Sunday, July 21, 2024
RPF Inkotanyi flag bearer President Paul Kagame greets thousands of supporters during the campaign in Musanze District on June 22. Photo: Olivier Mugwiza

A vision of hope: Celebrating President Kagame and Rwanda’s transformation

Friday, July 19, 2024
Zora bots, Silverbells Rwanda and UNDP launch a trial program to train robots in speech and language therapy for autistic children.

Harnessing robotics to support children with special needs in Rwanda

Friday, July 19, 2024
BPR Rwanda customers during the transactions at the Nyabugogo Branch. File
Editorial

Banks have made decent returns, they should serve best interests of customers

Friday, July 19, 2024
A voter after castiing his vote during the presidential and parliamentary on Monday, July 15. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi

I voted, and yes, I voted for Kagame!

Friday, July 19, 2024
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Living a healthy life with asthma

Thursday, July 18, 2024
Jorge Carlos Fonseca (R), the former President of Cabo Verde who led the joint African Union-Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa election observers' delegation, his deputy head of mission, Ruhakana Rugunda (C), Uganda's former Prime Minister, and other observers, in Kigali on Tuesday, July 16. International election observers commended Rwanda for a peaceful electoral environment during the July 15-16 general elections. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana

Rwandans, how dare they pull off violence-free elections?

Wednesday, July 17, 2024
The elections of two parliamentary youth representatives in the Chamber of Deputies took place in Gasabo District in Kigali
Editorial

Youth must actively take interest in governance

Wednesday, July 17, 2024
RPF Inkotanyi flag bearer Paul Kagame during his campaign in Ngororero District on June 24, 2024. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza

The whole World may hate Kagame but he is the choice of Rwandans

Wednesday, July 17, 2024