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The Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Rwanda, Emmanuel Ugirashebuja, speaks at the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights (AfCHP) on Wednesday, February 12. Courtesy
Africa

Ugirashebuja calls out DR Congo for politicising African rights court

Thursday, February 13, 2025
Rwanda has achieved its highest-ever score on the most widely used global corruption ranking in the world, reaching 57 percent this year, up from 53 percent in 2023. File
Rwanda

What makes Rwanda one of the least corrupt countries globally?

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
Gamblers playing in Kigali. The government has increased the tax on Gross Gambling Revenue (GGR) from 13% to 40%. Sam Ngendahimana
Economy

Why tax on gambling was hiked by 27%

Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Rayon Sports were held to a 2-2 draw by Musanze FC to leave the title rade wide open-Courtesy
Football

Five key takeaways as match day 16 leaves title race wide open

Tuesday, February 11, 2025
More than 42 marriages involving people above the age of 18 but below 21 have been officially approved by the government since July last year.
Law

Under 21 marriage: Over 42 couples approved since new law passed

Monday, February 10, 2025
The family law determines that unpaid care work should be considered during divorce proceedings. FILE
Law

Divorce: Lawyers highlight challenges in determining value of unpaid care work

Monday, February 10, 2025
Minister of Foreign Affairs Olivier Nduhungirehe addresses diplomats on Tuesday, February 4. Courtesy
Africa

Rwanda to ‘maintain' defensive measures against threats from DR Congo

Thursday, February 06, 2025
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation olivier Nduhungirehe during an interview on October 30, 2024. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Africa

DR Congo crisis: Nduhungirehe on Rwanda’s stance ahead of EAC-SADC summit

Thursday, February 06, 2025
Joseph Bahati Musanga was appointed governor of North Kivu, according to the announcement signed by AFC coordinator Corneille Nangaa.
Editorial

M23 victory in Goma should spur responsible governance and reconciliation

Thursday, February 06, 2025
RNP SWAT Team One at the UAE SWAT Challenge
Security

Rwanda Police breaks own record in Obstacle Course at UAE SWAT Challenge

Wednesday, February 05, 2025
Rwanda’s foreign affairs minister Olivier Nduhungirehe held a phone conversation with Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Bogdanov Mikhail Leonidovich. Courtesy
Africa

Rwanda, Russia discuss eastern DR Congo situation, strengthening ties

Wednesday, February 05, 2025