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Nyabarongo water treatment plant in Kigali. Rwanda is set to benefit from the African Cities Water Adaptation (ACWA) Fund that is set to mobilise $62 billion so as to address water issues.

Rwanda to benefit from $62bn fund to address water challenges in African cities

Wednesday, June 22, 2022
The New Times

Technology use in the judicial sector: Experts warn of risks

Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Ntsika Kota.

Eswatini author wins 2022 Commonwealth short story award

Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Farmers try to salvage some of their rice produce that had been washed away by floods in Nyagatare District in 2020.

Experts call for accelerated efforts addressing climate burden on women

Wednesday, June 22, 2022
President Kagame and First Lady welcome the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall at Village Urugwiro.

Kagame, First Lady welcome Prince Charles, Duchess Camilla

Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Diane Karusisi, the CEO of BK Group speaks at the Commonwealth Womenu2019s Forum on Tuesday, June 21.

Leadership is key to women capital devt, says Bank of Kigali boss

Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Prisoners at the High Court in Kigali. According to a new report, of the 1.5 million prisoners detained across the Commonwealth, more than half a million are pre-trial detainees.

A third of prisoners in Commonwealth countries are pre-trial detainees – new report

Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Lazarus Chakwera (L) joined hands with Saulos Chilima (R) to win the 2020 elections.
Africa

Malawi president strips deputy of powers over graft

Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Pictures from Paktika province show extensive destruction to buildings.
International

Afghanistan: Earthquake kills hundreds of people

Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Delegates during a meeting held on the margins of the ongoing Commonwealth Women Forum.

Call for action to eradicate cervical cancer among Commonwealth countries

Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Kigalians and delegates of the CHOGM stretching their bodies matching their moves with the beat of the music during Kigali Night Run on Tuesday ,June 21. All photos by Dan Nsengiyumva

PICTURES: Commonwealth delegates participate in Kigali Night Run

Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Flags of the Commonwealth member states that have been hoisted in Kigali during the CHOGM 2022. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

CHOGM: 10 Quotable quotes from this week’s major stories

Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Christelle Kwizera.

Rwandan social activist awarded by Queen Elizabeth

Wednesday, June 22, 2022
The minister for Gender and Family Promotion, Jeannette Bayisenge addresses delegates at the Commonwealth Women Forum in Kigali on June 20. Courtesy

It is possible to end violence against women – Minister Bayisenge

Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Patricia Scotland QC, the Commonwealth Secretary-General delivers remarks at the closure of a three-day Commonwealth Youth Forum in Kigali on June 21.Courtesy

Commonwealth SG launches digital trade hackathon

Wednesday, June 22, 2022
L-R: Khulekani Mondo Skosana, Jeetun Putraveer, Jordan Julius, and Lucia ene lesikar.

CYF: Delegates share lessons and way forward for young people

Wednesday, June 22, 2022
President Kagame and James Mwangi, Managing Director and chief executive of Equity Holding Group Plc, inaugurate the construction works for the proposed Kigali Financial Square towers in the heart of the Central Business District, on Tuesday, June 21. Village Urugwiro
Rwanda

Kagame lays foundation stone for Kigali Financial Square towers

Tuesday, June 21, 2022
The Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda ,Gaston Browne, has arrived in Rwanda for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting on June 21. Photo Courtesy

Top govt leaders arrive in Kigali for CHOGM

Tuesday, June 21, 2022
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente delivers his remarks at the closure of the three-day Commonwealth Youth Forum in Kigali, on June 21. Photo: Fulgence Kwizera.
Rwanda

We count on you to help address global challenges, PM Ngirente tells youth

Tuesday, June 21, 2022
One of the delegates makes a point during the Commonwealth People Forum in Kigali, on June 21. Photo: Craish Bahizi.

CHOGM: Can another pandemic surprise us?

Tuesday, June 21, 2022