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A segment of Musanze-Rubavu road that was damaged by floods in heavy rains that killed 150 people and destroyed over 6000 houses on May 3. IMF approves $268 million for Rwanda to tackle climate shocks. OLIVIER MUGWIZA
Environment

IMF approves $268 million for Rwanda to tackle climate shocks

Friday, December 15, 2023
The Ugandan contingent under the East African Community Regional Force (EACRF) completed its exit from eastern DR Congo following expiry of the Force mandate on December 8. Courtesy of EACRF.
Africa

DR Congo: Ugandan troops under EAC Regional Force complete exit

Friday, December 15, 2023
Intore Masamba awards a contestant during Art-Rwanda Competition. Ministry of Youth absorbed the arts portfolio, that was previously under the Ministry of National Unity and Civic Engagement. CRAISH BAHIZI
Rwanda

Arts portfolio moved to Ministry of Youth

Friday, December 15, 2023
Cynthia Umutoniwabo, (middle), the chief executive and co-founder of Loopa was awarded Rwf 50 million as the overall winner of Hanga Pitchfest 2023. President Paul Kagame was the chief guest at the event. On the right is Achim Steiner, United Nations Development Programme Administrator. Photo: DAN GATSINZI
Technology

How local start-up is leveraging tech to transform organic waste into fertiliser

Friday, December 15, 2023
Minister of State for Education, Claudette Irere delivers remarks during the event to mark World Teachers’ Day in Kigali on December 14. Courtesy
Education

Govt outlines strategies to eliminate school dropout

Friday, December 15, 2023
Merard Mpabwanamaguru was the Vice Mayor in Charge of Urbanisation and Infrastructure in the City of Kigali. Courtesy
Rwanda

Rubingisa, Mpabwanamaguru exit City of Kigali council

Thursday, December 14, 2023
Top (L-R) :Valens Uwineza, Urujeni Bakuramutsa, Arthur Asiimwe and Cleophas Barore. Bottom (L-R) Lawrence Manzi, Solange Ayanone, Pudence Rubingisa and Samuel Dusengiyumva. Courtesy
Rwanda

Kigali mayor transferred as RBA gets new boss

Thursday, December 14, 2023
Clients enjoy themselves at Kisimenti car-free zone. Rwanda Development Board (RDB) relaxed the existing nighttime restrictions, lifting them on the weekends altogether. PHOTO BY CRAISH BAHIZI
Rwanda

It’s party time! RDB releases festive season merrymaking guidelines

Thursday, December 14, 2023
Ingrid Karangwayire , Executive Secretary of BK Foundation gives a certificate to one of the 78 graduates at the event. Courtesy
Women

BK foundation sponsored teen mothers graduate in TVET

Thursday, December 14, 2023
Pauline Okumu, the National Director at World Vision Rwanda feeding a child during the inauguration of Musenda Integrated Early Childhood Development (ECD) Center in Burera District, on Wednesday, December 13. All photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured

FEATURED: World Vision International launches integrated ECD, maternity ward in Burera

Thursday, December 14, 2023
The youth participants from the Great Lakes Region pose for a photo at the meeting that seeks to promote peace. Courtesy

Youth urged to promote peace, unity in Great Lakes Region

Thursday, December 14, 2023
Clients share a drink at Kisimenti Car Free Zone.RDB is due to release new guidelines for nighttime entertainment activities for the festive season. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Nighttime restrictions eased as festive season kicks in

Thursday, December 14, 2023