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Belgium's DR Congo Complex: The delusion of relevance

Friday, May 02, 2025
Representatives from the Ministry of Health and those from different medical entities, during the session related to the new healthcare service bill, on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 (courtesy).
Health

New bill proposes treatment without patient’s consent in emergency cases

Friday, May 02, 2025
The New Times

Many support sex education and contraceptives for teenagers, so what’s stopping us?

Friday, May 02, 2025
Christine Nkulikiyinka, the Minister of Public Service and Labour delivers her remarks during the Labour's Day ceremony on Thursday in Kigali. Courtesy
Editorial

Labour day is more than a party day, but a reflection on workers’ rights

Friday, May 02, 2025
Naftal Ahishakiye, the Secretary General of Ibuka and AVEGA representative, during the meeting with the parliamentary committee on unity, human rights, and the fight against Genocide on Wednesday. Courtesy
Kwibuka

Ibuka points to key gaps hindering full realisation of unity, reconciliation

Thursday, May 01, 2025
Officials pose for a photo at the launch of the KUBAKA (BPMIS 2.0) portal in Kigali on Wednesday. PHOTOS BY CRAISH bAHIZI
Featured

Rwanda launches upgraded building permit platform, revised national urbanisation policy

Thursday, May 01, 2025
Members of parliament passed a new law that enabled Rwanda to double its capital gains tax from 5 per cent to 10 per cent. Courtesy
Rwanda

Parliament passes law hiking capital gains tax

Wednesday, April 30, 2025
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Art

Echoes of Heroism: Infinite Faith

Wednesday, April 30, 2025
RRA Commissioner General Ronald Niwenshuti (L) and Godfrey Kabera, the Minister of State in charge of National Treasury at the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning, along with Members of Parliament, during the plenary sitting that passed the new bill establishing excise duty, on April 29, 2025. COURTESY
Crime

Excise duty: Jail term for tax evaders sparks heated debate

Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Rwanda's Minister of Foreign Affairs Olivier Nduhungirehe and his DR Congo counterpart Therese Kayikwamba Wagner sign the declaration of principles, witnessed by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, on Friday,
Africa

What does US involvement in DR Congo talks bring to the table?

Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta.Courtesy

The economy of Pope Francis: A legacy for Africa’s development

Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Rwanda’s bonds already yield over 10%—a premium that belies the country’s improving credit profile and fiscal discipline.

Seizing the global capital shift – Can the real KIFC please step up?

Tuesday, April 29, 2025