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Rwanda Food and Drugs Authority staff showcase the Integrated Regulatory Information Management System (IRIMS) to the first group of Rwanda’s business community. Courtesy photo
Health
Rwanda FDA says new digital system to curb delays in regulatory work
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Lawrence Kanyuka, spokesperson of AFC-M23 rebels, during a past interview with reporters in Bukavu. PHOTO BY OLIVIER MUGWIZA
Africa
AFC/M23 accuses Congolese forces of killing four ‘compatriots’
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Rwanda's Ambassador to Switzerland Urujeni Bakuramutsa receives the award for the Digital Ambassadors Program at the WSIS Prizes Champions Ceremony by ITU, in Geneva on July 7. Courtesy
Technology
What to know about Rwanda’s globally recognized Digital Ambassadors Program
Friday, July 11, 2025
Imitari operated with purely cultural intentions.
Society
How traditional troupes in exile backed the liberation struggle
Wednesday, July 09, 2025
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Rwanda
From struggle to strength: Young Rwandans on liberation’s legacy
Friday, July 04, 2025
In a statement issued on Thursday, July 3, AFC-M23 reaffirmed its commitment to the Doha peace talks.
Africa
AFC/M23: Doha talks blocked by Kinshasa’s delay
Friday, July 04, 2025
The Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFC-M23) rebel movement has accused the Congolese government of bombing a humanitarian aircraft in South Kivu.
Africa
AFC/M23: DR Congo bombed aid plane after signing peace deal
Tuesday, July 01, 2025
AFC-M23 Coordinator Corneille Nangaa delivers a statement on Monday, June 30, on independence anniversary of DR Congo. Screengrab from video
Africa
AFC/M23 says Rwanda-DR Congo deal ‘tiny’ part of solution
Monday, June 30, 2025
The peace agreement was signed between Rwanda and DR Congo in Washington DC, under US mediation on Friday, June 27. Courtesy
Africa
Analysts: Rwanda-Congo peace deal promising, but political will, Doha talks are key
Sunday, June 29, 2025
Shafiga Murebwayire, the Division Manager for Anti-Gender-Based Violence Crimes and Coordinator of Isange One Stop Centres speaks to visitors during a guided tour. File
Law
Sexual harassment must be treated like other serious offences: RIB official
Saturday, June 28, 2025
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Rwanda
Rwanda discharges 106 ex-combatants, launches new reintegration round
Saturday, June 28, 2025
Minister Nduhungirehe “expressed Rwanda's solidarity and support to the State of Qatar and condemned the recent missile attack on Al Udeid Air Base.
International
Rwanda stands in solidarity with Qatar following Iran missile attack
Saturday, June 28, 2025
(L) The Minister of Gender and Family Promotion, Consolee Uwimana, and Christine Nkulikiyinka, the Minister of Public Service and Labour during the discussion. COURTESY
Officials call for more gender-responsive workplaces
Saturday, June 28, 2025
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Africa
Washington-brokered Rwanda–DR Congo deal draws global praise, cautious hope
Saturday, June 28, 2025
Eight projects from Rwandan higher learning institutions have been recognized for their contributions to national unity, reconciliation, and national resilience. Courtesy
Ndi Umunyarwanda: Students rewarded for championing unity
Sunday, June 22, 2025
Rwanda’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Amb Martin Ngoga delivers his remarks during a commemoration event held in New York on Monday, June 16. Courtesy
Rwanda calls for AI-driven, multilingual systems to combat online hate
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Rwanda’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office in Geneva, Ambassador Urujeni Bakuramutsa addresses the 59th session of Human Rights Council on Tuesday, June 17.
Africa
DR Congo crisis: Trust can only be restored by addressing conflict’s root causes - Amb Urujeni tells UN
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
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Aviation
RwandAir named Africa’s best regional airline
Tuesday, June 17, 2025

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