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Some children with disabilities during the launch of the use of the Orbit Reader 20 on April 4, 2022. Activists have called upon the government to train more teachers for children with disabilities. Bahizi
Education

Shortage of trained teachers, stigma hinder inclusive education in Rwanda

Thursday, February 13, 2025
A gas container near the kitchen at Collège Christ-Roi de Nyanza. The use of cooking gas in schools has played a crucial role in protecting forests in the Southern Province. Courtesy
Rwanda

Rwanda targets firewood-free cooking in schools by 2032

Wednesday, February 12, 2025
A view of the newly constructed 67-kilometre Kibugabuga-Shinga-Gasoro road from Bugesera to Nyanza. The road is already being used with final works on some parts
Infrastructure

PHOTOS: Traders buoyed as Bugesera-Nyanza road nears completion

Wednesday, February 12, 2025
RwandAir has rerouted affected flight paths due to the closure of DR Congo airspace to Rwandan-registered aircrafts.
Aviation

RwandAir reroutes flights after DR Congo closes airspace to Rwandan planes

Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Local government authorities have been criticised for failing to prioritize the fight against teenage pregnancies and defilement. Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

Local govt leaders on spot over ‘inaction’ on teenage pregnancies

Wednesday, February 12, 2025
AFC/M23 rebel movement leaders meet with a delegation of clerics from Congolese Catholic and Protestant churches, in Goma on Wednesday, February 12. Courtesy
Africa

DR Congo church leaders meet M23 leaders in Goma

Wednesday, February 12, 2025
President Kagame meets with the Emir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani in Doha on Wednesday, February 12.Qatar has approved a draft agreement on mutual visa waiver allowing free entry for holders of Rwandan ordinary
International

Qatar moves to waive visas for Rwandan passport holders

Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Davis Manzi, a 38-year-old businessman is suspected for persuading people to invest in his online business.
Crime

Trial of fraud suspect Davis Manzi and wife postponed until April

Wednesday, February 12, 2025
President Paul Kagame meets with the Emir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani in Doha on Wednesday, February 12. Photo by Village Urugwiro
International

Kagame, Emir of Qatar discuss bilateral relations

Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Samuel Mugisha Mugiraneza, a former bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Shyira, faces charges related to embezzlement of church funds. File
Crime

Musanze: Anglican bishop appears in court over graft charges

Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Single-use plastic bottles in a supermarket in Kigali. Imported goods packaged in plastic materials and single-use products will pay an extra tax starting in July. PHOTO BY CRAISH BAHIZI
Economy

Rwanda imposes levy on imports packaged in plastics

Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Olivier Ndungirehe, held talks with Amb. Troy Fitrell, the Acting U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, on February 12. Courtesy
Africa

Nduhungirehe, top U.S. diplomat discuss regional security, bilateral ties

Wednesday, February 12, 2025