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Officials recognize residents and students during the campaign on the neglected tropical diseases in Rwanda

Eliminating neglected tropical diseases in Rwanda: Why community voices matter?

Thursday, July 10, 2025
Rwandan Ambassador to Zimbabwe, James Musoni and Zimbabwe's Foreign Affairs and International Trade Minister, Amon Murwira during the 31st Liberation Day celebrations in Harare. Courtesy
Rwanda

Rwandans in Zimbabwe celebrate Kwibohora 31

Friday, July 04, 2025
A high-level breakfast dialogue under the theme “Rwanda’s Debt and Climate Nexus- Unlocking a Just Financial Future through NDC Commitments”. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
Featured

FEATURED: ActionAid Rwanda in campaign on debt justice and climate obligations

Monday, June 30, 2025
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente addresses Parliament on the government’s actions and achievements in enhancing the living standards of Rwandans on Thursday, June 19. Ngirente emphasized that the government will continue implementing socio-economic programmes to further reduce poverty and enhance citizens' welfare. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

Ngirente: Govt to sustain social protection efforts to reduce poverty

Thursday, June 19, 2025
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente will deliver a presentation to lawmakers on the government’s actions and achievements. Courtesy
Economy

Ngirente to address nation on government's achievements in improving citizens' welfare

Thursday, June 19, 2025
Residents receive cows as part of the ‘Girinka’ programme. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Economy

Social protection budget up by 13% in response to MPs’ concerns

Wednesday, June 18, 2025
BK CEO Dr. Diane Karusisi, addresses customers during a meeting that was attended by more than 300 clients in Gatsibo District for an engagement session. Photos by Emmanuel Nkangura
Featured

How Bank of Kigali is strengthening Rwanda’s agricultural value chains

Sunday, June 15, 2025
The Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Yusuf Murangwa will present the budget statement to the parliament today, June 12. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Economy

Finance minister to table new fiscal year budget today

Thursday, June 12, 2025
Dr Odette Uwizeye was elected the new chairperson of Ralga on Friday, June 6. The Local Government Authorities Association (RALGA) will construct and operationalise a Centre of Excellence in Local Governance.
Rwanda

Rwanda to build centre of excellence in local governance

Saturday, June 07, 2025
The UN Special Rapporteur on Extreme Poverty and Human Rights, Olivier De Schutter, during the press conference held on Friday, May 30, 2025, in Kigali. PHOTO BY EMMANUEL NTIRENGANYA
Economy

Set minimum wage to address in-work poverty — UN Special Rapporteur

Saturday, May 31, 2025
The United Nations Special Rapporteur on Extreme Poverty and Human Rights, Olivier De Schutter is visiting Rwanda from May 18.
Rwanda

UN Special Rapporteur lauds Rwanda’s poverty reduction efforts

Friday, May 30, 2025
The Minister of State for National Treasury at the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning, Godfrey Kabera speaking at the African Federation of Institutes of Internal Auditors (AFIIA) summit in Kigali
Economy

Internal Audit central to development, says Treasury chief

Thursday, May 29, 2025