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Uzziel Ndagijimana, the Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, on May 25,  presented the proposed 2024/25 national budget to Parliament. Courtesy
Finance
Rwf5.7 trillion budget will drive sustainable devt -- Ndagijimana
APR men’s volleyball club Celebrates after beating Amicale de Bujumbura in the  Championship campaign in 2023. Courtesy 
Volleyball
Volleyball league playoffs: Intense battles await
Some of the repatriated 23 Ugandan citizens who were victims of human trafficking in Myanmar, soon after arriving at Entebbe International Airport on Thursday, May 23.
Africa
Uganda brings back 23 citizens rescued from human traffickers in Myanmar
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Featured
VAT Reward accumulations exceed Rwf100 million
RRA Commissioner General, Pascal Bizimana Ruganintwali speaks during the workshop on Gender Equality in Tax Administration on May 20. Courtesy
Featured
RRA moves to implement gender equality in taxation
Minister of Defence Juvenal Marizamunda delivers his remarks as he opened the 11th National Security Symposium, jointly organised by Rwanda Defence Force Command and Staff College (RDFCSC) and the University of Rwanda (UR), in Kigali, on Wednesday, May 22.
Security
Contemporary security issues on agenda as National Security Symposium 2024 starts
President William Ruto during the interview on the sidelines of Africa CEO Forum  in Kigali, on Friday, May 17. Ruto said that the M23 rebellion is a Congolese problem that needs a Congolese solution. Dan Gatsinzi
Africa
Ruto: M23 is a Congolese problem, needs a Congolese solution
Jacob Zuma.
Africa
South Africa's Constitutional Court rules former President Zuma ineligible for elections
The Ugandan military said on Sunday that it has captured the commander of the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) militia. Internet
Africa
Ugandan military captures key ADF militia commander in DR Congo
Jeanine Munyeshuli, the Minister of State for Public Investments and Resource Mobilization, and Makhtar Diop, the Managing Director of the International Finance Corporation, signing an agreement in Kigali on May 16. Courtesy
Economy
IFC, Rwanda sign five deals to support private sector
Renowned Nigerian businessman Aliko Dangote   speaks at the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali on May 17. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Editorial
Unnecessary bottlenecks are hurting Africa’s trade; act now
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi is said to have been inolved in a helicopter accident on Sunday, May 19. Photo-net
International
Iran president, Foreign Minister in helicopter accident
This photo taken with a mobile phone on May 19, 2024 shows a view of Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). An "attempted coup" in Kinshasa was suppressed on Sunday by defense and security forces, said Sylvain Ekenge, spokesperson for the Congolese army. (Str/Xinhua)
Africa
"Attempted coup" in Kinshasa suppressed - DR Congo army
The six athletes won tickets to Paris 2024 Games during the African qualifier that concluded in Kigali on Saturday, May 18. courtesy
Tennis
Table tennis: Bello, Bouloussa bag late tickets to Paris 2024
The Rwandan government on Saturday, May 18, said a Human Rights Watch (HRW) representative was denied entry into its territory after misrepresenting the purpose of her visit. Internet
Rwanda
Rwanda clarifies denial of entry to HRW representative
Fabio Rakotoarimanana made history in Kigali as he became the first Madagascan to qualify for the Olympic Games after beating Tunisia’s Wassim Essid 4-3 in Friday's semifinal-courtesy
Tennis
Madagascar makes history as Nigeria, Cameroon grab Olympic tickets
Brig Gen Patrick Karuretwa, the head of RDF’s international military cooperation department, and Brig Gen Fabien Kuzniak, the head of the French military’s southern bilateral cooperation department, exchange documents, in Paris, on May 16. Their respective delegations agreed on a new roadmap that will guide bilateral cooperation between the two nations until 2025.
Rwanda
Rwanda, France agree on new defence cooperation roadmap
Participants during a panel discussion. The event featured engaging discussions, workshops, and networking opportunities.
Education
Sweden’s Mälardalen University hosts first International Week with special focus on Rwanda

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