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Government Spokesperson Yolande Makolo has praised Qatar as a reliable and strategic partner for Rwanda. Speaking in an interview with Qatari media, she reflected on the two-day official visit of Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of Qatar, from November 20–21 in Kigali.
Politics

Qatar is a trusted partner, says Makolo

Friday, November 21, 2025
A liquefied gas shop in Gihogere, Remera. Courtesy
Energy

What’s driving Kigali’s rapid transition to LPG cooking?

Friday, November 21, 2025
Children work at a brick collection point in Rubavu District. File
Law

Why child labour persists despite laws, policies

Thursday, November 20, 2025
Rayon Sports officials meet with players at Nzove stadium. Members of the parliament have tasked Rwanda Governance Board (RGB) to step in and help resolve ongoing disputes within Rayon Sports FC administration.
Football

MPs call for Governance Board intervention as Rayon internal chaos linger

Wednesday, November 19, 2025
President Paul Kagame addresses delegates at the 18th Unity Club Forum, at Intare Conference Arena on November 8. Dan Gatsinzi

When strategy becomes colonialism

Thursday, November 20, 2025
An exhibition at Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Kigali. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi

Tax-free entry level smartphones in Africa: A policy lever for digital inclusion or a fiscal tightrope?

Monday, November 17, 2025
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Agriculture

The young visionaries reimagining Rwanda’s climate future

Monday, November 17, 2025
Miners on duty inside a tunnel in Rulindo District. Over 90 per cent of miners are still unaware of their legal rights, leaving many vulnerable to unsafe working environments. Craish Bahizi
Economy

What is needed to make mining safe for workers

Sunday, November 16, 2025
Mayor of Bugesera District, Richard Mutabazi, and security officers during a crackdown on illegal production of alcoholic drinks where they destroyed more than 74,000 litres in one day. Courtesy

Over 70,000 litres of illicit brew destroyed in Bugesera

Sunday, November 16, 2025
Burundian troops remain in DR Congo, where they were first deployed with the East African Community Regional Force (EACRF) in November 2022. Courtesy
Africa

How Burundian troops in South Kivu sparked a distinct humanitarian crisis amid DR Congo’s wider war

Saturday, November 15, 2025
President Paul Kagame and his Guinean counterpart Mamadi Doumbouya (centre) pose for a group photo with officials during the Transform Africa Summit where among other things, Telemo was launched.
Technology

Guinea rolls out e-procurement platform engineered in Rwanda

Saturday, November 15, 2025
Crowd energy at a past Groove Kigali show. This Saturday, they welcome Ugandan artiste Kitaka for the 'Davido 5ive Tour' countdown at Mundi Center. COURTESY.
Showbiz

Kigali weekend roundup: Hip-Hop, AfroHouse, film & creative vibes

Friday, November 14, 2025