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Cross border trucks that transport goods from Dal Es Salaam to Kigali at Rusumo.Intra-East African Community trade continues on an upward trajectory after hitting $10.17 billion in September 2022. Dan Nsengiyumva
Economy
Trade among EAC countries hits $10 billion
Friday, January 13, 2023
Vincent Biruta, Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and his Turkish counterpart, Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu sign the agreement in Kigali on Thursday, January 12. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Economy
Why new Rwanda, Turkey deals matter
Thursday, January 12, 2023
Vincent Biruta, Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and his Turkish counterpart, Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu during the signing event in Kigali on Thursday, January 12. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Economy
Rwanda, Turkey sign three cooperation agreements
Thursday, January 12, 2023
The Government Spokesperson, Yolande Makolo during a past news briefing. Makolo clarified that Rwanda has no intention to expel or ban refugees as it is being reported. File
Rwanda
Rwanda says has no intention of expelling Congolese refugees
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Inzovu Mall that the Duval Group plans to build in the former offices of the Ministry of Justice near Gishushu
Business
Construction of Inzovu mall to kick off in May
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Path To Success school in Kigarama Sector in Kicukiro District. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda
Path to Success boss speaks out after school bus accident kills pupil
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
UFACO Garment factory workers on duty at Kigali Special Economic Zone. More reactions from private sector are raised following the new change in working hours. Sam Ngendahimana
Rwanda
Mixed reactions trail changes to working hours
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
Two damaged buses are pictured after they collided on a road in Gniby, Senegal, on Sunday. At least 40 people were killed and dozens injured in crash. / Elimane Fall via AP
Africa
Kagame condoles with Senegal over fatal bus accident
Monday, January 09, 2023
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Security
RDF officers’ ranks to be worn on chest for combat uniforms
Monday, January 09, 2023
National Land Authority announced the introduction of an electronic certificate of land registration or land title, known as “e-Title” due to take effect on January 6.
Housing
Public welcomes electronic land certificates
Friday, January 06, 2023
The first made in Rwanda drone on display during the Africa Drone Forum held in Kigali in February 2020. The drone was made by local drone solutions firm Charis UAS. Sam Ngendahimana
Technology
Rwanda secures €37m to digitize public services, boost drone industry
Friday, January 06, 2023
Commonwealth Heads of State and senior delegates in group photo during the 26th Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting (CHOGM) in Kigali in June 2022. Courtesy
Rwanda
A look at major events that shaped 2022
Friday, December 30, 2022
Rwanda Revenue Authority staff on duties at head office at Kimihurura. RRA has announced December 30 as the deadline for individual businesses and government institutions to pay their due taxes. File
Economy
RRA announces deadline for tax payment
Thursday, December 29, 2022
A view of City of Kigali's Business District. Rwanda's economy bounced back in 2021 after being wreaked by Covid-19 pandemic with a rebound to 10.9 % economic growth from a contraction of 3.4% in 2020. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Economy
2022: A year of spiralling inflation and efforts to tame it
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
Bernard Maingain, a Belgian lawyer has condemned hate speeches in the Eastern DR Congo. Internet
Africa
Belgian attorney condemns hate speech in Eastern DR Congo
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
Pope Francis has reminded the world’s Catholics to lower themselves in humility as they celebrate Christmas. internet
International
Pope Francis urges humility as world celebrates Christmas
Sunday, December 25, 2022
The Government declared December 26 as a holiday to mark Boxing Day and January 3 as a day to observe the New Year s Day.Dan Kwizera
Rwanda
Rwanda announces two extra public holidays as festive season kicks in
Saturday, December 24, 2022
Thousands of Congolese refugees at Kigeme Refugee Camp in Nyamagabe district protest against the genocidal violence committed against Congolese Tutsi in eastern DR Congo. The protest took place on Monday December 12.
Rwanda
Govt: Blaming the Congolese crisis on Rwanda is a distraction
Wednesday, December 21, 2022

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