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School-age children in Rubavu town spotted begging from cars at night. Photo by Germain Nsanzimana
Rwanda

Rubavu: Authorities warn against child exploitation through street begging

Tuesday, April 02, 2024
Mourners lighting candles during Kwibuka 20. Rwanda, and friends of Rwanda across the world, will on Sunday, April 7, begin week-long activities to commemorate the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. FILE
Kwibuka

Kwibuka: Eight things to know ahead of commemoration week

Monday, April 01, 2024
One of landslide incidents that took place in Karongi in February. The heightened surveillance follows three significant landslides that occurred in Kamonyi, Karongi, and Rusizi Districts in February .Courtesy
Environment

Govt says 'closely monitoring mysterious landslides' in three districts

Thursday, March 21, 2024
Ambassador of Zimbabwe to Sweden, Priscilla Misihairabwi-Mushonga (second left), Ambassador of Rwanda to Sweden, Dr Diane Gashumba (centre), Ambassador of Botswana to Sweden, Juliana Angela Dube-Gobotswang (second right), and Francine Mukashema, President of the Rwanda Women’s Association in Sweden (RWAS) (far right), pose for a photo during the event. Photos: Courtesy
Women

Women’s Day: Rwandans in Sweden celebrate gender equality milestones

Monday, March 18, 2024
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Dr Vincent Biruta, and his Tanzanian counterpart, January Makamba, during a joint press conference in Kigali on March 12. COURTESY
Economy

New dawn for Rwanda-Tanzania businesses

Friday, March 15, 2024
President Kagame meets with Makamba and his delegation at Village Urugwiro, on Wednesday, March 13. Village Urugwiro.
Africa

Rwanda, Tz move to open new border post as Tanzanian minister hails ties

Thursday, March 14, 2024
Members of parliament follow a presentation of the report. MPs calls for inquiry into gender disparity in job applications. Courtesy
Rwanda

Parliament calls for inquiry into gender disparity in job applications

Thursday, March 14, 2024
Residents of Rubavu during a meeting with the Mayor of Rubavu District, Prosper Mulindwa, who reassured them that authorities are taking action to guarantee their safety. Photo by Germain Nsanzimana
Security

Rubavu: Residents assured of safety as authorities crack down on ‘criminal gang’

Thursday, March 14, 2024
L-R- Kenya's President William Ruto, opposition leader Raila Odinga and Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni at Kisozi, Uganda on February 26, 2024. PHOTO _ POOL
Africa

Ruto: EAC to back one candidate for AUC top job

Friday, March 08, 2024
Miners at Rulindo based mining site. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Environment

A look at ecological potential of Rwanda’s mining industry

Wednesday, March 06, 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
Huye Intermediate Court handed a seven-year jail sentence to two individuals in connection with an illegal mine that collapsed in Huye District in 2023. File
Crime

Two sentenced to 7 years in jail over Huye mine incident

Wednesday, February 28, 2024