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Juvénal Habyarimana was the second president of Rwanda, from 1973 until 1994. His responsibility in the preparation of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi lies in the fact that he planned its conception and supported it in all sectors of civil, political, and military life, between 1990 and 1994. File
Crime

Facts about Habyarimana's role in planning, implementing 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi

Thursday, February 29, 2024
Some of the over 6,000 homes that were wrecked by disasters on May 3, 2023, in Nyundo Sector, Rubavu District. The government is identifying ‘disaster hotspots’ prone to floods and landslides nationwide to move more families from danger zones before March.
Environment

Govt to identify ‘disaster hotspots’ ahead of three-month heavy rains

Friday, February 23, 2024
A RwandAir plane at Kigali International Airport. Rwanda is stepping up its preparedness to respond to epidemics through approaches including testing waste water from passenger airlines for early disease detection purposes. File photo.
Health

Inside Rwanda’s approach to epidemic preparedness

Thursday, February 22, 2024
Health Minister Sabin Nsanzimana (C) chats with senators Cyprien Niyomugabo (R), and Adrie Umuhire in the Senate’s plenary hall, soon after the session on Rwanda’s efforts to prevent and deal with epidemics concluded, on February 19, 2024. Dr. Edson Rwagasore, Division Manager of Public Health Surveillance and Emergency Preparedness and Response at RBC, is seen in the background (Emmanuel Ntirenganya).
Health

Centre of excellence for highly infectious diseases under construction

Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Adolesecent Girls and Young Women with their Mentors showcasing the running of Safe space sessions.Photo: Courtesy
Featured

Safe spaces: A game-changer for vulnerable adolescent girls and young women

Wednesday, February 07, 2024
Project Coordinator, Moise Nkurunziza presenting the impacts of the project to the society in Kigali on January 26. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Featured

Preventive approach critical to end sexual and gender-based violence – officials

Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Outside the Kigali Referral Mental Health Centre in Kinyinya, Gasabo District. All photos by Craish Bahizi
Health

PHOTOS: A closer look at Kigali’s new mental health centre

Wednesday, January 24, 2024
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International

China activates emergency response to landslide in Yunnan

Monday, January 22, 2024
Rwanda National Police's rescue brigade officers rescue people who got stranded at a flooded street in Kigali on February 3, 2020.. FILE
Environment

Govt ready to provide effective response in case of disasters – official

Saturday, January 06, 2024
Grace Ineza Umuhoza, a Rwandan eco-feminist and child advocate, has called for increased climate finance to the newly adopted disaster fund known as the “Loss and Damage Fund”. COURTESY
Environment

COP28: Youth call for urgent action on climate finance

Monday, December 11, 2023
Minister of Health Dr Sabin Nsanzimana (3rd right) poses for a photo with individuals and representatives of organisations who were acknowledged for their vital contribution to the fight against AIDS during the World AIDS Day event in Kigali on Thursday, November 30. During his address, Nsanzimana encouraged young individuals to undergo testing and start treatment, emphasising that the illness is still prevalent. PHOTOS BY DAN GATSINZI
Health

HIV/AIDS: Rwanda braces for reduced foreign aid

Friday, December 01, 2023
A mobile clinic to facilitate Isange One Stop Centre to help more victims in the country
Rwanda

Taking action: How to support victims of Gender-based violence

Wednesday, November 29, 2023