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A view of Dar es Salaam port in Tanzania.
Economy

Tanzania to halt steel imports following growth in local production

Wednesday, March 05, 2025
Congolese refugees from Kiziba camp during a peaceful march to call for action against the ongoing killings against Tutsi communities in DR Congo, on March 4, 2024. The association of survivors of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, IBUKA, has condemned violence against Kinyarwanda-speaking communities, especially the Tutsi and Banyamulenge in DR Congo. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Africa

IBUKA condemns violence against Congolese Tutsi amid genocidal rhetoric

Tuesday, March 04, 2025
Bertrand Bisimwa, the AFC/M23 rebellion’s deputy coordinator, during a press conference in Goma, North Kivu, on January 30. Bisimwa on March 4 said the rebels will not passively witness as massacres of innocent civilians continue. FILE PHOTO
Africa

M23 says will ‘not passively watch’ as DR Congo bombs, massacres Banyamulenge

Tuesday, March 04, 2025
Minister of Health Dr Sabin Nsanzimana delivers his remarks at the opening of the Africa Health Agenda International Conference on Monday, March 3. Courtesy
Health

Nsanzimana calls for resilient African health systems amid shrinking funding

Monday, March 03, 2025
Minister of Health Dr Sabin Nsanzimana (c) joined hundreds of participants at the Night Run – Walk for Change, ahead of the conference on March 2. Courtesy
Health

Experts call for stronger strategies to eliminate NTDs in Africa

Monday, March 03, 2025
The government is set to allocate 8,000 hectares of land for sugarcane cultivation. Courtesy
Business

Rwanda eyes $50m investment in sugar production

Monday, March 03, 2025
Officials pose for a group photo at the launch of a new saving account Intego in Muhanga.
Featured

FEATURED: Bank of Africa - Rwanda, SONARWA Life launch savings product at new BOA Muhanga branch

Monday, March 03, 2025
President Kagame greets thousands of residents during his outreach in Kibingo ground Ruhango District, on August 25, 2022. File

Rwanda’s composure in the face of misguided external pressure

Sunday, March 02, 2025
The raft of measures imposed by the UK government against Rwanda, including suspending support towards development programmes and other measures with potential economic repercussions, is a wakeup call for Rwandans.

A diplomatic misstep rooted in paternalism

Monday, March 03, 2025
Some FDLR genocidal group members captured by M23 at the handover event in Rubavu District. PHOTO BY GERMAIN NSANZIMANA
Africa

Amb Nduhungirehe: World powers refused to listen to Rwanda on FDLR threat

Saturday, March 01, 2025
Minister of National Unity and Civic Engagement, Jean-Damascène Bizimana, addresses participants during the conclusion of the 12th edition of Urugerero. PHOTOS BY CRAISH BAHIZI AND FRANK NTARINDWA
Featured

FEATURED: Call for parents, teachers to educate children on civic values as Urugerero ends

Saturday, March 01, 2025
‘Gen’ Ezechiel Gakwerere, 61, a senior member of the DR Congo-based FDLR genocidal militia, was among 15 militia fighters handed over to Rwandan authorities by AFC/M23 rebels at La Corniche One Stop Border Post in Rubavu District, on Saturday, March 1. PHOTO BY GERMAIN NSANZIMANA
Africa

FDLR 'General' linked to Queen Gicanda murder captured in DR Congo, repatriated

Saturday, March 01, 2025