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Zambia President, Hakainde Hichilema addresses delegates at Norrsken House during his state visit in Rwanda last year. President Hicchilema on Thursday declared a national state of disaster and emergency to enable a rapid response to the prolonged drought in the country. File photo
Africa

Zambia declares state of disaster due to drought

Friday, March 01, 2024
Four renowned chefs curating a recipe book under FAO support, the new initiative that aims to showcase traditional crops and recipes that represent Rwandan culture. Courtesy
Rwanda

FAO promoting traditional Rwandan cuisine with new recipe book

Friday, March 01, 2024
Rwanda Correctional Service (RCS) female personnel during a meeting on Wednesday, February 28. RCS has acknowledged the need for more female prison warders to address specific needs of incarcerated women. COURTESY
Women

RCS seeks more female officers to enhance services for women inmates

Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Paddy rice production in 2023 amounted to 133,628 tonnes, 1,446 tonnes less than the 135,074 tonnes recorded in the previous year, in Rwanda. On February 21, 2024, the country enacted legislation governing biosafety, aimed at ensuring the safe handling, transfer, and use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) food in the country.
Agriculture

Six things to know as Rwanda promulgates GMO law

Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Some of the 103 refugees and asylum seekers from Libya at Kigali International Airport in August last year. Government, on February 26, announced the establishment of a special court to address cases and legal matters concerning refugees and asylum seekers. Photo Courtesy
Law

Rwanda to establish special court for refugees, asylum seekers

Tuesday, February 27, 2024
In 2021, a combined force of UPDF elements drawn from infantry, motorized brigade, artillery, armored and special forces command moved into DR Congo and launched an offensive operation against ADF terrorists.
Africa

Uganda on high alert amid worsening tensions in eastern DR Congo

Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Workers sort new cassava varieties at a RAB station in Huye District. Rwanda, on February 21, published in its Official Gazette a law governing biosafety for genetically modified organisms (GMOs) to ensure they are handled, transferred, and used safely. Photo Courtesy
Law

Rwanda finally passes law on GMOs: What next?

Tuesday, February 27, 2024
President Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo

US, France embolden Tshisekedi in war stance

Monday, February 26, 2024
Rwanda's Etienne Niyigena failed to make it to ATP Challenger 50 Tour main draw after losing a qualification game on Sunday, February 25. The tournament kicks off on Monday-courtesy
Tennis

ATP Challenger 50 Tour kicks off in Kigali

Monday, February 26, 2024
L-R: Moses Katusime, General Counsel and Secretary; Richard Kabano, Sales Manager; Paola Musoni, Head of Real Estate at RSSB; and Alain Tuyishime, Marketing and Communications Manager at UDL, display the award in London, UK.
Featured

UDL's Vision City Phase 2 wins global acclaim for sustainable housing

Sunday, February 25, 2024
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Africa

El Nino rains leave Kenya's arid areas grappling with diseases

Friday, February 23, 2024
A community health worker collecting the data of a citizen using electronic community health system in Rwamagana district on Feberuary 22. Photo by Patrick Nzabonimpa
Health

New digital system launched to streamline community health workers’ tasks

Friday, February 23, 2024