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Ursula von der Leyen President of the European Commission speaks during the official launch of BioNTech’s first mRNA vaccine manufacturing plant in Kigali, on Monday, December 18. Ursula revealed that the European Union has invested more than €900 million (approx. over Rwf1.2 trillion) in Rwanda. PHOTOS BY DAN GATSINZI
Economy

European Union has invested over €900m in Rwanda – Von der Leyen

Tuesday, December 19, 2023
L-R: Kenny K-Shot, Logan Joe, thedicekid, Pro Zed and Maestroboomin are some of the local rappers who met Kendrick before his performance at Move Afrika.
Music

Rwandan rappers reflect on meeting Kendrick Lamar at 'Move Africa'

Sunday, December 10, 2023
Minister of Environment, Jeanne d’Arc Mujawamariya during a presentation in a session during the ongoing 28th UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai. COURTESY
Environment

COP28: Women bear the brunt of climate change in Rwanda

Wednesday, December 06, 2023
A view of the newly restored forest in Gicumbi District though a project dubbed 'Green Gicumbi'. File
Environment

Inside green projects financed by Rwanda Green Fund

Monday, December 04, 2023
Part of Kigali Green City project in Kinyinya sector, Gasabo district. Green City Kigali, a masterplan for the sustainable and inclusive expansion of urban Kigali has won the World Architecture Festival (WAF) Future Project Masterplan Award. Courtesy
Infrastructure

Green City Kigali scoops WAF future project masterplan award

Thursday, November 30, 2023
One of over 6,000 houses damaged by disasters in Rubavu District in Rwanda in May, 2023. The disasters also claimed 135 lives, livestock, and many hectares of plantations were washed away. File photo
Environment

EAC to approach COP28 as bloc with one voice, recommits to food security

Saturday, November 25, 2023
Delegates during the EAC High-Level Forum on Climate Change & Food Security in Arusha Tanzania on Thursday, November 23.
Agriculture

EAC Heads of State Summit: Climate change, food security top agenda

Friday, November 24, 2023
Delegates at the ongoing Conference on Land Policy in Africa (CLPA) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Courtesy
Environment

CLPA2023: Tackling conflicts and climate change through land governance

Thursday, November 23, 2023
Gaspard Twagirayezu, the Minister of Education delivers remarks as he presides over the UR’s 9th graduation ceremony on November 17, at Ubworoherane stadium, Musanze district. All photo by Craish BAHIZI
Featured

UR’s Internet of Things graduates lead innovation, forge future with practical solutions

Sunday, November 19, 2023
Rwanda Development Board Deputy CEO Nelly Mukazayire delivers remarks during the Africa’s New Cities Summit in Kigali on, Thursday, November 16. Courtesy
Infrastructure

First Africa’s New Cities Summit showcases ambitious urbanisation projects

Friday, November 17, 2023
Monica Musonda, a Zambian entrepreneur and CEO of Java Foods, was among the speakers at the two-day Africa Women Innovation & Entrepreneurship Forum 2023 (AWIEF), which was held in Kigali from November 9-10. Courtesy
Women

“Do not be afraid to start out”: Zambian entrepreneur Monica Musonda to young women eying the business world

Tuesday, November 14, 2023
The Qatari Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Mohammed bin Ali Al Mannai, and Minister of ICT, and Innovation Paula Ingabire sign the agreement. Courtesy
Technology

Rwanda, Qatar ink ICT deal

Monday, November 13, 2023