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Rwanda National Police Fire and Rescue Brigade during the rescue activities of people stranded at an overflooded highway in Kigali on February 2, 2020. File

Climate change is real and should be everyone’s responsibility

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
Singer Mike Kayihura is scheduled to perform at the event.
Music

Mike Kayihura, Inganzo Ngari to perform at Festival Nyirarumaga

Tuesday, March 05, 2024
Parents waiting to receive packets of Shisha Kibondo. The nutritious porridge is part of the government’s efforts to address malnutrition and stunting in children. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Health

Gatsibo officials warn against illegal sale of Shisha Kibondo

Tuesday, March 05, 2024
UNECA Executive Secretary Amb. Claver Gatete said the development of infrastructure such as internet connectivity was key to tapping the benefits of AI and that the technology must be shared among countries to avoid inventing the wheel. COURTESY PHOTO
Africa

Africa needs right policies, infrastructure to prosper from AI, experts say

Monday, March 04, 2024
Cross-border cargo trucks transporting goods from Tanzania to Rwanda. CRAISH BAHIZI
Africa

UNECA calls for boosting intra-Africa trade to spur integrated development

Monday, March 04, 2024
Gospel music singer Chryso Ndasingwa performing during the Crossover. Ndasingwa is set to release his debut album “Wahozeho” on May 5 at the BK Arena. PHOTO BY DAN GATSINZI
Music

Gospel singer Chryso Ndasingwa’s debut album launch set for May

Monday, March 04, 2024
President of Democratic Republic of Congo Felix Antoine Tshisekedi

Congolese society is deeply unwell; it truly needs help

Monday, March 04, 2024
Minister of Local Government Jean Claude Musabyimana addresses delegates during the official launch of Imibereho Social Registry System in Kigali on thursday, February 29. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Rwanda

New social registry system to lift over 900,000 households out of poverty

Saturday, March 02, 2024
Stephen Karingi, the ECA Director for Regional Integration and Trade Division.
Africa

African countries trade with rest of the world more than among themselves – new report

Saturday, March 02, 2024
DJ Pius will host his inaugural festival dubbed Nyamavore.
Showbiz

Looking for fun? 8 events to spice up your weekend

Friday, March 01, 2024
A view of La Petite Barrière, the border between Rwanda and DR Congo. Courtesy

Rwanda and DR Congo will always be together; they are joined at the hip

Friday, March 01, 2024