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 Joan Mbabazi
Joan Mbabazi
Doris Uwicyeza Picard, CEO of the Rwanda Governance Board, speaks at the Africa Mindset Reset Forum on Rwanda’s Home-Grown Solutions in the country’s transformational journey. Courtesy
Rwanda
How does Africa rethink its path to development?
Minister of Trade and Industry, Antoine Marie Kajangwe, addresses participants at the closing of of the two-day African Mindset Reset Forum in Kigali on August 26. Courtesy
Aviation
Trade minister calls for lower air travel costs across Africa
World Health Organisation has declared that  five African countries are now polio-free. Courtesy
Health
WHO declares five African countries polio-free
World Health Organisation has declared that  five African countries are now polio-free. Courtesy
WHO declares five African countries polio-free
Studies have reported skin reactions, breathing problems and, in some cases, serious health effects associated with particular salon chemicals. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda
What research says about salon products, from nail polish to hair straighteners
Authorities are registering dogs to improve vaccination coverage as Rwanda targets rabies elimination by 2030.
Rwanda
Unregistered dogs complicate Rwanda’s race to end rabies by 2030
Bruno Ricky Rwego Mutijima, a former student of Ecole Internationale La Racine in Bugesera who has been recognized as the best-performing student in the 2025-2026 Primary. Elvis Ndateba Mico
Education
Top exam performers reveal secrets behind their success
According to the law, when a couple 
divorces, one parent may be granted custody of the children. Internet
Law
What to know about the law on co-parenting after divorce
Innocent Bugingo, a 30-year-old entrepreneur who spent 14 years struggling with alcohol and drug addiction. Courtesy
Rwanda
How 14 years of alcohol addiction took a toll on 30-year old Bugingo and his family
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Career
14 children undergo life-saving heart surgery at King Faisal Hospital
Beef prices have gone up, with a kilogramme now selling for about Rwf8,000 to Rwf9,000, depending on where it is bought. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda
Nutritionists recommend alternative protein sources as beef prices remain high
Dr Adonay Gebreslassie, during an interview at the University Teaching Hospital of Butare (CHUB).
Rwanda
Meet Ethiopian oncologist building a career in cancer care in Rwanda
More than 60,000 pilgrims are expected to gather in Kibeho, for the celebration of the Feast of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary in Nyaruguru District, on Saturday. Sam Ngendahimana
Religion
Over 60,000 pilgrims expected in Kibeho for Assumption Day
Officials launch a campaign during the annual high-level national stakeholders’ advocacy meeting on prevention and control of NTDs and WASH integration. Courtesy
Health
Renewed call to tackle neglected tropical diseases from grassroots
Dr Jean de Dieu Nsanzimana was among the first to respond when Roni Moshe suffered cardiac arrest at the hospital in Tel Aviv in July. Courtesy
Career
Rwandan surgeon saves life of Israeli man who suffered cardiac arrest
Health Minister Dr Sabin Nsanzimana interacts with doctors at the University Teaching Hospital of Butare (CHUB).
Health
CHUB: How new cancer centre is bringing care closer to patients
Students pose for a group photo during an awareness campaign on bilharzia and neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). File
Health
Rwanda rolls out five-year strategy to fight neglected tropical diseases
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Health
Rwandans back crackdown on illicit alcohol

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