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MP Fatuma Ndangiza was awarded for her dedication to gender equality and the advancement of women in Rwanda, highlighting the country’s progress in this area and its ongoing efforts to empower women. Photo: Courtesy
Women

PHOTOS: Rwandan lawmaker awarded for women progress, gender equality

Thursday, March 07, 2024
Major General Romeo Dallaire Commander of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda (UNAMIR), meets with some peacekeepers in 1994. Internet.

UNAMIR: A Mission Betrayed by Political Indifference

Thursday, March 07, 2024
Monique Nsanzabaganwa, the Deputy Chairperson for the African Union Commission, addressing the 56th Session of the Conference of Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development opening held in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, on March 4.COURTESY
Africa

COM2024: Africa is stronger together, says African Union Commission Deputy Chairperson

Tuesday, March 05, 2024
The United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), Amb Claver Gatete, addressing the 56th Session of the Conference of Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development on March 4 in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Courtesy of UNECA.
Africa

We cannot ignore climate change challenges, need to respond accordingly - says UNECA boss

Monday, March 04, 2024
President Paul Kagame held talks with the Chairperson of the East African Community (EAC) Summit, President Salva Kiir of South Sudan, and his delegation which included EAC Secretary General Peter Mathuki, in Kigali, on Thursday, February 22, before they proceeded to Burundi. Photo courtesy of Village Urugwiro
Africa

Kiir’s trip reaffirms commitment to EAC-led Nairobi process to avert deterioration of DR Congo crisis

Saturday, February 24, 2024
DR Congo President Felix Tshisekedi addressed a press conference on Thursday, February 22 where he backpedalled from the war rhetoric he has whipped up in recent months. Photo/Courtesy
Africa

Tshisekedi backtracks from war rhetoric to ‘give peace a chance’

Friday, February 23, 2024
President Paul Kagame held talks with the Chairperson of the East African Community (EAC), President Salva Kiir of South Sudan, and his delegation, at Village Urugwiro on Thursday, February 22. Courtesy of Village Urugwiro
Security

Kagame, EAC Chairperson Kiir discuss importance of addressing root causes of insecurity in region

Thursday, February 22, 2024
The President of South Sudan and Chairperson of the East African Community (EAC), Salva Kiir Mayardit, is received at Kigali International Airport by Rwanda's Foreign Affairs minister Dr Vincent Biruta, on Thursday, February 22.
Africa

South Sudan's Kiir in Rwanda for working visit

Thursday, February 22, 2024
Photo shows a view of the Saladin Citadel in Cairo, Egypt, on Oct. 14, 2021. The Saladin Citadel, built by Saladin (1138-1193) in the 12th century, is an attraction for tourists in Cairo. (Xinhua/Sui Xiankai)
Africa

Historical towers in Egypt's Saladin Citadel open to visitors after restoration

Monday, February 19, 2024
Cargo trucks from Tanzania ferrying tons of maize await offloading outside the Mombasa Maize Millers Factory in Kenya. PHOTO KEVIN ODIT NMG
Africa

NTBs cost region over Rwf20 billion, threatening intra-EAC trade

Monday, February 19, 2024
Jenelly Matundu, Namibia’s Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation and Vincent Biruta, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation during the signing of a general cooperation agreement on February 16. Courtesy
Economy

Rwanda, Namibia sign cooperation agreement

Friday, February 16, 2024
EALA lawmakers and other participants at a session meant for assessing policies and laws on GMOs within the East African Community (EAC) Partner States, on February 8, 2024, in Kigali, Rwanda (Photo by Emmanuel Ntirenganya)
Agriculture

Rwanda ready to harness GMOs tech, official tells EAC lawmakers

Friday, February 09, 2024