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 Emmanuel Ntirenganya
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Minister Jean-Damascène Bizimana addresses Members of Parliament, government officials, representatives of political parties and civil society in a meeting on Tuesday, March 5. Courtesy
Africa
Minister Bizimana pokes holes in UN experts work on DR Congo
A teacher during a class in a congested classroom. The government needs more than 26,500 new classrooms to reduce overcrowding and phase out double shifts in primary schools. File
Education
Gov’t needs over 26,000 new classrooms to end double shifts
The Minister of Education, Joseph Nsengimana, presents government efforts to address issues facing education for learners with disabilities, to Members of Parliament, on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 (Emmanuel Ntirenganya).
Education
Rwanda avails digital textbooks for learners with disabilities
Soraya Hakuziyaremye was appointed by President Paul Kagame as the first female Governor of the National Bank of Rwanda (BNR). Photo by Willy Mucyo
Finance
New central bank governor outlines plan to strengthen financial stability
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Security
Ngirente urges Rwandans to utilize security to develop themselves
Soraya Hakuziyaremye during the interview with The New Times, at the National Bank of Rwanda headquarters in Kigali, on February 27, 2025. Photo by Willy Mucyo
Finance
Soraya Hakuziyaremye: Rwanda’s first female central bank governor on life, career
The AFC-M23 spokesperson Lawrence Kanyuka addresses journalists in Bukavu on February 18. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Africa
M23 continues massive recruitment drive in Bukavu
Some  of the 160 students from Sudan, interact at a reception event to welcome them to Rwanda, on Wednesday, August 2. All photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Education
Number of foreign students in Rwanda rises nearly seven-fold
MPs  called for a thorough inquiry into circumstances leading to high repetition rates among students, especially in primary education.
Education
MPs urge action to address rising repetition rate among students
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation olivier Nduhungirehe during an  interview on  October 30, 2024. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Africa
Rwanda will never accept to relive dark past due to DR Congo-backed genocidaires – minister
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Africa
Political parties denounce sanctions on Rwanda over DR Congo crisis
Gen.(Rtd.) James Kabarebe, Minister of State for Regional Cooperation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs addresses members during a meeting with Rwandan political parties  in Kigali on Tuesday, February 25. Courtesy
Africa
Sanctions against Rwanda will undermine peace efforts in DR Congo – Kabarebe
Minister of Finance and Economic Planning Yusuf Murangwa has been surmoned to address issues related to Umurenge Savings and Credit Cooperatives. Craish Bahizi
Finance
Parliament summons finance minister over SACCO woes
MP Mvano recalls FDLR attacks during the joint plenary sitting of Parliament on Friday, February 21. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Africa
Rwandan lawmaker recounts harrowing experience at the hands of FDLR militia
Participants of the 11th edition of Capital Market University Challenge. Rwanda plans to establish a Capital Market Academy, an initiative meant for building a skilled workforce.
Economy
How envisioned capital market academy will contribute to Rwanda’s long-term prosperity
The New Times
Africa
DR Congo crisis: Parliament condemns European legislature’s resolution
The New Times
Rwanda
How will Rwanda’s new National Biosafety Committee work?
Minister of Finance and Economic Planning Yusuf Murangwa addresses journalists as RSSB Chief Executive officer Regis Rugemanshuro looks on on December 2, 2024. Craish Bahizi
Rwanda
Pension contributions: Gov’t to spend Rwf45bn more for public servants

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