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Heavy rains have led to the collapse of several houses across the country, according to a report from the Ministry in Charge of Emergency Management (MINEMA). 49 people have also lost lives in the last two months. File
Environment

49 people lose lives as Rwanda records 300 disaster cases in two months

Friday, May 03, 2024
Traffic police officers invigilate a driving test exam in Kigali. Following a cabinet meeting on Thursday, April 25, Rwandans could soon do driving tests using automatic transmission vehicles. File
Rwanda

Police sheds light on automatic driving test rollout, urges drivers to mind traffic rules

Friday, May 03, 2024
A young man getting free surgery at Kibogora Hospital in Nyamasheke District. At Kibogora Hospital in Nyamasheke District and Kinazi Hospital in Ruhango District, approximately 500 patients were treated each day, relieving many people within the rural communities of healthcare costs. Photo: Courtesy of RDF
Health

PHOTOS: Rwandan military medics give free treatment to over 32,000 patients in rural areas

Friday, May 03, 2024
Groupe Scolaire Gihundwe's current look. The school witnessed genocidal killings on May 3, 1994 against the Tutsi who had sought refuge there. Photo by IGIHE.
Kwibuka

May 3, 1994: Students, children take part in Genocide

Friday, May 03, 2024
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FEATURED: Rayon Sports women football club secures SKOL sponsorship for next season

Friday, May 03, 2024
A view of a $4 million factory capable of producing 40 tons of feed for chickens, cows, pigs, and 4 tons of extruded fish daily. Photos by Emmauel Nkangura
Agriculture

Huye farmers struggle with high cost of feed for pigs and poultry

Friday, May 03, 2024
Anastasia Murekeyimana, a Genocide survivor, and Gervain Ntagungira. The two were part of a six-month reconciliation and reintegration programme.
Kwibuka

Kwibuka: A Genocide survivor and perpetrator’s story of reconciliation

Friday, May 03, 2024
A view of river Rubyiro burst its banks and damaged rice plantation in Rusizi District. File
Environment

Households along Rubyiro, Cyagara river banks to be relocated amid fears of floods

Thursday, May 02, 2024
Rwanda armed forces’ shop (AFOS) has been granted authority to make investments under a bill that was passed by the Lower House on May 2. Courtesy
Economy

Rwandan armed forces' shop to get investment powers in new bill

Thursday, May 02, 2024
Uzziel Ndagijimana, the Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, speaks during the opening of the Development Partners Retreat, in Rubavu District on Thursday, May 2.
Economy

Development partners retreat kicks off in Rubavu

Thursday, May 02, 2024
Judith Uwizeye, the Minister in the Office of the President (R), explains proposals in the draft law governing NGOs, on May 2, 2024 as Rwanda Governance Board CEO Usta Kaitesi looks on . Photo by Emmanuel Ntirenganya
Rwanda

Bill on NGOs: Civil society asks for clarity on operating budget clause

Thursday, May 02, 2024
Rebel spokesperson Lt Col Willy Ngoma said Rubaya fell into the hands of rebel fighters following clashes with government troops.
Africa

DR Congo: M23 rebels seize key town of Rubaya, insist on ‘stopping genocide’

Thursday, May 02, 2024