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Francis Sempore, Executive Director of the ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency interacts with delegates after a meeting
Africa

How Africa can increase energy production capacity

Wednesday, March 01, 2023
Delegates follow a presentation at the 9th Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development on Tuesday, February 28. Courtesy
Africa

Experts call for concerted re-focus on SDGs in Africa

Wednesday, March 01, 2023
President Paul Kagame delivers his remarks while officially closing the two-day 18th National Dialogue Council in Kigali, on February 28. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Rwanda

Kagame warns public servants on ‘wasteful’ meetings

Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Commuters wait for buses at Nyabugogo Taxis park in Kigali. Speaking at Umushyikirano on February 27, Minister of State for Infrastructure Patricie Uwase revealed that 300 buses will be introduced in Kigali. Bahizi
Rwanda

Govt to procure 300 buses to ease public transport in Kigali 

Tuesday, February 28, 2023
The International Day Against the Use of Child Soldiers (also known as “Red Hand Day”) to draw attention to the issue of child soldiers around the world. courtesy
Security

Regional security personnel recommit to end use of children in armed conflicts

Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Delegates follow a panel discussion during the opening of the 18th National Dialogue in Kigali on Monday, February 27. Olivier Mugwiza
Editorial

Why all Rwandans look forward to Umushyikirano resolutions

Tuesday, February 28, 2023
President Paul Kagame addresses participants at the 18th National Dialogue Umushyikirano, on Monday, February 27. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Politics

Kagame calls out absentee leaders

Monday, February 27, 2023
A resident responding to different questions that enumerators ask to better collect information in Kimihurura Sector. Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

Rwanda’s population passes 13 million

Monday, February 27, 2023
A panel discussion at 17th National Dialogue Council, commonly known as Umushyikirano. The 2023 edition is scheduled for February 27 and 28 at the Kigali Convention Centre. File
Politics

What Rwandans want Umushyikirano to address

Monday, February 27, 2023
A moto taxi user pays the transport fee through mobile money in Kigali. The government is in process to reduce fees charged on cashless transactions, and remove them in case the amount does not exceed Rwf10,000. File
Economy

Govt to scrap fee on small cashless transactions

Monday, February 27, 2023
Senators during a session to examine a report from the Senate's Committee for Social Affairs and Human Rights. Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

Senators root for ‘Rwandan solutions’ in dealing with mental health issues

Friday, February 24, 2023
Some children with disabilities during the launch of the use of the Orbit Reader 20 on April 4, 2022. File
Education

Govt urged to enforce implementation of special needs education policy

Friday, February 24, 2023