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A view of Luna Smelter firm, the continent’s first tin smelter, in Kigali. Courtesy
Featured

Luna Smelter: Meeting global standards for local mineral processing

Thursday, August 01, 2024
Dai Bing, China's deputy permanent representative to the United Nations.
International

Chinese envoy says lifting arms embargo provides support to CAR in building up security capacity

Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Kenyan President William Ruto announced the listing of the country's first Islamic bond, the Linzi Sukuk at the Nairobi Securities Exchange on Wednesday, July 31.

Kenya lists US$23m Islamic bond on stock exchange

Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Wenceslas Twagirayezu, a 56 was found guilty of participation in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi and sentenced to 20 years in prison.
Crime

Court of appeal sentences Wenceslas Twagirayezu to 20 years for Genocide

Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Officials wash hands at the new water sanitation and hygiene facility during the closing ceremony of the project in Rugerero Sector, Rubavu District, on Tuesday, July 30,
Health

EAC on track to combat zoonotic, water-borne diseases

Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Sensitive groups which include the elderly and people with pre-existing conditions are at risk as ongoing dry spells are exacerbating poor air quality. Craish Bahizi
Health

Sensitive groups 'at risk' as dry spells exacerbate poor air quality

Wednesday, July 31, 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
Rwanda Governance Board and local leaders closed down 185 churches over not meeting the requisite standards in Musanze District. Courtesy
Religion

Nearly 200 non-compliant churches in Musanze shut down in fresh crackdown

Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Alice Wairimu Nderitu, the United Nations Special Advisor on the Prevention of Genocide lays a wreath to pay tribute to victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi at Kigali Genocide Memorial on Monday, July 29. Courtes
Africa

UN official renews call to hold genocidaires in DR Congo accountable

Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Left to right: Therese Kayikwamba Wagner, DR Congo’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Angola's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Tete Antonio, who was the host and mediator, and Rwanda's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Olivier Nduhungirehe, as well as members of their respective delegations, pose for a picture at the end of the second ministerial meeting on the security and peace situation in eastern DR Congo, in Luanda, Angola, on Tuesday, July 30. Courtesy
Africa

Second Luanda meeting calls for ceasefire in eastern DR Congo

Wednesday, July 31, 2024
I&M Bank Rwanda clients look some commodities that are showcased at the Expo 2024, which started on Thursday, July 25, and runs until August 15. Photos by Craish Bahizi.
Featured

I&M Bank showcases innovative services, ‘Ryoshya Iwawe’ campaign at PSF Expo

Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Some of the inmates at Nyarugenge Prison. During the 2023-2024 period, over 12,000 cases were resolved through mediation and plea-bargaining. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Law

Rwanda saved over Rwf7bn through alternative dispute resolution in 2023

Wednesday, July 31, 2024