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Packages of rice produce that was haversted in Nyagatare District. Rice mills have thousands of tonnes of unsold rice stocks, and they are struggling to buy produce from farmers. Courtesy
Agriculture

Rice mills struggle to buy farmers’ produce amid 'cheap imports'

Thursday, July 18, 2024
The Chief of General Staff of the Central African Republic Armed Forces, Maj Gen Zéphirin Mamadou (R), and his Commander-in-Chief President Faustin Archange Touadera (L), award a Rwandan peacekeeper serving under the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the country (MINUSCA), on July 16, with the Presidential Medal. Courtesy
Africa

PHOTOS: President Touadera awards Rwandan peacekeepers for unwavering professionalism, outstanding service

Wednesday, July 17, 2024
The Central African Republic’s Mouvement Cœurs Unis National Executive Secretary Simplice Sarandji and RPF-Inkotanyi Secretary General Wellars Gasamagera exchange documents after signing a party-to-party bilateral agreement, in Kigali, on Wednesday, July 17. Courtesy
Politics

RPF, Central African Republic’s ruling CMU ink party-to-party agreement

Wednesday, July 17, 2024
The RPF-Inkotanyi said it is committed to national unity and development and “grateful” to Rwanda after its flagbearer Paul Kagame got more than 99 per cent of votes.
Elections

RPF 'grateful for overwhelming support', says committed to national unity, devt after election victory

Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Screengrab from then-US President Donald Trump interview with NBC News in May 2017, retrieved from nbcnews.com on July 17, 2024.

VERIFIED: The Trump video on Kagame’s election win is fake

Thursday, July 18, 2024
Frank Habineza, the chairman of the Green Party, has commended Rwandans for their support in the just concluded July 14-16 elections.
Elections

Green Party’s Habineza: We shall continue to strive for Rwanda’s betterment

Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Sheikh Mussa Fazil Harerimana, the party’s chairperson said that having secured more than 5 percent of valid votes will enable the party to have at least two seats in parliament. Courtesy
Elections

PDI welcomes parliamentary poll results, set to get more seats

Wednesday, July 17, 2024
The Rwanda Green Fund is pleased to announce its first round of investments through Ireme Invest - the country’s green investment facility.
Featured

PRESS RELEASE: Ireme Invest unleashes green potential of Rwanda’s private sector with Rwf 2.7 billion investment in startups, SMEs

Wednesday, July 17, 2024
A view of Ngororero trading centre, it’s home to the district headquarters. Photos: Germain Nsanzimana
Energy

Ngororero District to connect over 24,000 homes to electricity grid

Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Runway and taxiway with drainage channel at the new airport under construction in Bugesera District. Once completed, the airport will have a 130,000-square-meter main terminal structure capable of handling 8 million passengers per year, and this is expected to increase to more than 14 million in the future. Photos: Courtesy.
Infrastructure

PHOTOS: Rwanda’s new international airport ground-level works 85% complete

Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Polling officials counting votes at Remera Catholique polling station in Remera Sector on Monday, July 15. Emmanuel Dushimimana
Elections

RPF-led coalition wins 62% votes in parliamentary polls

Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Voters at GS Camp Kigali polling site in Nyarugenge District on July 15. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Elections

Who is likely to represent political parties in parliament?

Wednesday, July 17, 2024