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A woman with her newborn at Kacyiru Hospital. Maternity leave benefits insurance or scheme is a maternity protection scheme that grants working women (mothers) their full (100 per cent) remuneration Craish Bahizi
Health

Six key proposed changes to maternity leave benefits scheme

Thursday, February 08, 2024
M23 rebels look on in Kibumba in Eastern Dr Congo on December 23, 2022.
Africa

M23 vows "to deal with" DR Congo artillery, air attacks

Wednesday, February 07, 2024
Some young girls who are members of Club Speak in which they discusss about reproductive health at Groupe Scolaire Mugombwa in Gisagara District. Photo by Samuel Ngendahimana
Education

Tackling school dropout for girls: What is the way forward for Rwanda?

Thursday, February 08, 2024
An attendee walks past a billboard of AI Safety Summit in Bletchley Park, Britain, Nov. 2, 2023. A global summit on artificial intelligence (AI) safety was held at Bletchley Park on Nov. 1 to 2. The Chinese delegation attending the summit participated in discussions on AI safety and other issues, promoted China's Global Artificial Intelligence Governance Initiative, and carried out bilateral talks with relevant countries.v(Xinhua/Li Ying)
Technology

World Insights: Global forum on AI addresses ethics, sovereignty concerns

Wednesday, February 07, 2024
President Andrzej Duda of Poland lays a wreath to pay tribute to victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi at Kigali Genocide Memorial on Wednesday, February 7. Courtesy
Rwanda

Kigali Genocide Memorial a masterclass on justice, forgiveness – Polish President

Wednesday, February 07, 2024
A segment of the newly revamped Wetland Ecotourism park in Kigali. The wetland spanning 121 hectares,has more than 62 indigenous plant species. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Environment

Nyandungu Eco-Park to be expanded by 43 hectares

Wednesday, February 07, 2024
President Duda being welcomed at Kigali International Airport on Tuesday by Foreign Affairs Minister Vincent Biruta. The Polish President and his wife will visit the Holy land of Kibeho on Thursday. Courtesy
Religion

Poland President Duda to visit Kibeho

Wednesday, February 07, 2024
Adolesecent Girls and Young Women with their Mentors showcasing the running of Safe space sessions.Photo: Courtesy
Featured

Safe spaces: A game-changer for vulnerable adolescent girls and young women

Wednesday, February 07, 2024
Polish President Andrzej Duda and his wife Agata Kornhauser-Duda arrive at Kigali International Airport , on February 6. Courtesy
Rwanda

PHOTOS: Polish President Duda arrives in Kigali

Tuesday, February 06, 2024
Officials toast during the 15-year anniversary celebrations at Kigali Marriott Hotel on February 5. All photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured

Water For People lays out new plan to bring clean water to 1.5 million people

Wednesday, February 07, 2024
A view of Rugezi Wetland in Burera District. The wetland stands as Rwanda's sole Ramsar site. Photo by Samuel Ngendahimana
Environment

Rwanda designates 35 swamplands to be 'fully protected'

Tuesday, February 06, 2024
An artist's impression of Rwintare wetland that is about to be revamped. The revitalization of five degraded wetlands in Kigali is expected to create 112,800 green employment opportunities. Courtesy
Environment

Kigali's wetland rehabilitation project set to generate over 100,000 green jobs

Tuesday, February 06, 2024