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Michel Nkurunziza

Michel Nkurunziza

The newly elected Mufti of Rwanda, Sheikh Musa Sindayigaya delivers remarks on Sunday, May 26. Photos by Craish Bahizi

Who is Sheikh Musa Sindayigaya, the new Mufti of Rwanda?

Monday, May 27, 2024

Minister for Environment, Jeanne d'Arc Mujawamariya with officials during Umuganda community work at Nyabikono, where the Mwogo and Mbirurume rivers meet to form the Nyabarongo River on Saturday, May 25.

Govt set to green key districts to protect Nile river sources from pollution

Sunday, May 26, 2024

I&M Bank Chief Executive Officer Benjamin Mutimura, and Dr Jeffery Simmons, the Dean of the School at Oklahoma Christian University during the signing ceremony in Kigali on Friday, May 24. All photos by Craish Bahizi

Rwanda: I&M Bank, Oklahoma Christian University launch student loan scheme

Sunday, May 26, 2024

Mufti Salim Hitimana.

Muslims to elect new Mufti of Rwanda on Sunday

Friday, May 24, 2024

Julius Karake, SPENN Rwanda's Country Manager, expressed his enthusiasm for the revolutionary feature. Courtesy

FEATURED: SPENN revolutionises business transactions with new bulk payment feature

Friday, May 24, 2024

Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture, and Animal Resources Olivier Kamana and Coumba Sow, the FAO country Representative during the handover on May 21. Emmanuel Dushimimana

FAO hands 2 million doses of PPR vaccines for goats, sheep to Rwanda

Thursday, May 23, 2024

Rwanda committed to restoring two million hectares of land by 2030 through the Bonn Challenge. Photo: Sam Ngendahimana.

Govt to use Rwf23bn to restore degraded forests in Southern, Northern provinces

Thursday, May 23, 2024

R-L Arthur Asiimwe, Deputy Chief of Mission at the Embassy of Rwanda in Washington D.C.; Ms. Janice Zahn, Bellevue City Council Member; Mr. Thomas McLeod, Mayor of Tukwila, Washington; and James W. Lovell, SeaTac City, and other mourners observe a moment of silence in honour of victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi. Courtesy

Six US states commemorate 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi

Tuesday, May 21, 2024

Beekeepers in their farm in Southern Province. Rwanda joined the world to mark World Bee Day on May 20. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza

Beekeepers warn of decline in food production as bees face threats

Monday, May 20, 2024

The Social Democratic Party (PSD) top leaders during the party's meeting on Sunday May 19. PSD has approved a list of 67 candidates for July parliamentary elections.

PSD approves 67 candidates for parliamentary elections

Sunday, May 19, 2024

Engagement with local leaders and cooperative members has promoted self-application of payment processes, ensuring every resident has equitable access to vital services. Courtesy photos

Irembo’s Byikorere campaign marks one year of digital transformation in Rwanda

Thursday, May 16, 2024

Françoise Lombard, the CEO of Proparco and One Acre Fund’s CEO, Eric Pohlman sign the agreement in Kigali on Wednesday, May 15. Courtesy

One Acre Fund gets $10 million from Proparco to increase food security in Africa

Thursday, May 16, 2024

Officials pose for a group photo with participants after receiving the certificates of completion on Friday, May 10, 2024, at a concluding business networking event at the University of Rwanda - College of Science and Technology. Courtesy

FEATURED: Kigali-Kobe ICT Business Initiative empowers UR students with innovative tech-based skills

Wednesday, May 15, 2024

Abbas Mukama, the National Consultative Forum of Political Organisations (NFPO) spokesperson, during an Ideal Democratic Party (PDI) party congress in Kigali in April. Mukama has warned NFPO member organisations to avoid dirty money ahead of the 2024 electoral campaigns. Courtesy

2024 elections: Political parties forum warns against dirty money in campaigns

Wednesday, May 15, 2024

Officers during the launch of the campaign as they joined farmers in the fight against fall army worms to protect farmers from losses caused by the pest. Courtesy

Why Rwanda is mulling GM maize crop varieties

Wednesday, May 15, 2024

According to the research, the statistics shows that out of 59 students, 14 students had mental health issues and they needed treatment. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

Study uncovers 8 common triggers of poor mental health in UR students

Wednesday, May 15, 2024

Panelists during a discussion at the 2nd International Conference on Re-shaping Education for Sustainable Development in Kigali. Courtesy

Education researchers, policymakers convene in Kigali to re-examine quality education

Monday, May 13, 2024

Young girls with their mentors discuss reproductive health through speak-out clubs in secondary schools in Gisagara District.Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

Battle taken to schools as govt records 22,000 teen pregnancies

Monday, May 13, 2024