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Some of the new female senators. Courtesy
Women

Gender equality in 2024: milestones and the road ahead

Tuesday, January 07, 2025
Members of Parliament approved different bills that raised debates among beneficiaries and officials. Courtesy
Law

Key regulatory milestones that shaped Rwanda in 2024

Friday, December 27, 2024
We should, in theory, all align around shared aspirations to make 2025 a year of progress for all.

A new year’s resolution for progress: Focus on what works

Tuesday, December 24, 2024
People during Kigali Car Free Day mass sports. Olivier Mugwiza
Health

Regular exercise, well-rounded diet reduces dementia risk, says health expert

Saturday, November 23, 2024
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Rwanda

UNICEF urges expansion of school nutrition programmes to improve learning outcomes 

Wednesday, November 13, 2024
The National Union of Disability Organizations in Rwanda (NUDOR) praised a new bill proposing access to reproductive health services, including contraception, for teenagers aged 15. Photo Courtesy
Rwanda

Disability advocacy group backs bill on contraception for 15-year-olds

Monday, November 11, 2024
MP Jean Claude Mazimpaka has suggested that cosmetic surgery in Rwanda needs to be regulated. Courtesy
Health

Lawmaker calls for legislation on cosmetic surgery in Rwanda

Thursday, November 07, 2024
Dr Nsanzimana tables the bill on healthcare services before the lawmakers, on Tuesday, November 5. The draft legislation seeks, among others, to lower the age of consent for healthcare services to 15 with a view to enhancing access and reduce health risks.Photo Courtesy
Health

Govt tables bill allowing contraception for 15-year-olds

Tuesday, November 05, 2024
Children during a class at Munini Early Childhood Development (ECD) Centre at Munini Integrated Model Village, Nyaruguru District. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza.

There is no loss in investing in our children

Sunday, October 13, 2024
Xaverine Uwimana, the coordinator of Réseau des Femmes Oeuvrant pour le Développement Rural speaks at the meeting in Kigali on Friday, September 6. Courtesy
Law

Activists: Law on reproductive health should allow minors access to contraceptives

Sunday, September 08, 2024
A new law governing persons and family has been officially gazetted, including several key changes. Photo: File.
Rwanda

New law for family and persons gazetted: What you should know

Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Yamal, 16, celebrates after scoring an equalizer in Spain's 2-1 semifinal win over France on Tuesday, July 9, at BVB Stadion in Dortmund-courtesy (2)

'A superstar is born' - Yamal's history-making moment of 'genius

Wednesday, July 10, 2024