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Rwanda suspends importation of indomie instant noodles

Sunday, May 08, 2022
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RNP constructs two houses for disadvantaged families on Nkombo Island

Sunday, May 08, 2022
Jean Damascene Bizimana, the Minister for National Unity and Civic Engagement speaks at the launch of the book on Friday ,May 6. All Photos by Dan Nsengiyumva

Bizimana requests revision of book analysing church’s role in Genocide

Saturday, May 07, 2022
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Call for effective strategies to tackle history-based trauma

Saturday, May 07, 2022
Professor Alexandre Lyambabaje has retired from the position of Vice-Chancellor of the University of Rwanda.

Alexandre Lyambabaje steps down as UR Vice-Chancellor as he heads into retirement

Saturday, May 07, 2022
Dirk Deprez Enabel Resident Representative, Dr Daniel Ngamije, the Minister of Health and EU envoy to Rwanda, Nicola Bellomo during the signing ceremony of the agreement in Kigali on May 6. All Photos by Craish Bahizi

Rwanda secures EU funding for vaccine production

Friday, May 06, 2022
Minister for Labour Fanfan Rwanyindo interacts with Pfunda Tea Factory officials during a tour at the factor in Rubavu District on May 6.Courtesy

Safety at work should be a culture- Minister Rwanyindo

Friday, May 06, 2022
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Lions Club International $300m fund to support children with diabetes and cancer

Friday, May 06, 2022
It will be the royals' first visit to DR Congo.
Africa

Belgian king and queen to visit DR Congo in June

Friday, May 06, 2022
Cross border trucks from Dar Es Salaam on their way to Kigali.Tariff lines in the 4th band include dairy and meat products, cereals, cotton and textiles, iron and steel, edible oils, beverages and spirits, furniture, leather products, fresh-cut flowers, fruits and nuts, sugar and confectionery, coffee, tea and spices, textiles and garments, head gears, ceramic products and paints. / Craish Bahizi

EAC adopts 35% common external tariff

Friday, May 06, 2022
Dr. Yvonne Kayiteshonga, Mental Health Division Manager at RBC.

Health experts laud partner efforts to scale up mental health services

Friday, May 06, 2022
A wall of remembrance with names of the former staff of the Prefecture de la Ville de Kigali who were killed during the Genocide Against the Tutsi. Courtesy

City of Kigali remembers staff victims of the Genocide

Friday, May 06, 2022
Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the Director-General, World Health Organization, during a visit to Nyamata Genocide Memorial, previously a Catholic Church, on January 11, 2018. Thousands of people were killed there during the Genocide against the Tutsi.

Preview: New book on role of Church in Genocide to be launched in Kigali Friday

Friday, May 06, 2022
A doctor conducts an eye screening test at Kibagabaga Hospital on October 8, 2020. Speaking at an eye-health event on Thursday, May 5, Dr Tharcisse Mpunga, the State Minister for Primary Health Care, said that health facilities in the country offer services ranging from screening and correcting refractions to surgeries. Experts in eye treatment have called for more efforts to sensitise Rwandans about eye health. / Photo: Dan Nsengiyumva.
Rwanda

Rwandans tipped on eye health

Friday, May 06, 2022
A newly constructed road in Rwampara that was done under the Agatare Project meant to upgrade informal settlements in Biryogo, Agatare, Kiyovu and Rwampara areas of Nyarugenge District. Photo: File.
Rwanda

Rwanda unveils $175 million urban development initiative

Friday, May 06, 2022
A decent burial event for victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi at Nyanza-Kicukiro Genocide Memorial on May 4, 2019. Photo: Sam Ngendahimana.
Rwanda

Outrage at planned gathering of Genocide deniers in Australia

Friday, May 06, 2022
Chief Justice Faustin Ntezilyayo delivers remarks during the official launch of the committee that will be responsible for fighting corruption in the judicial system, in Kigali on Thursday, April 28. Photo: Craish Bahizi.
Rwanda

Six things you should know about new anti-corruption committee in judiciary

Friday, May 06, 2022
A waiter serves a client at Portofino Hotel in Kigali. Photo: Sam Ngendahimana.

Hospitality bosses tipped on service delivery amid lingering weaknesses

Friday, May 06, 2022
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Rwanda

Bamporiki placed under house arrest amid corruption investigation

Thursday, May 05, 2022
A health worker during the vaccination exercise in Kigali. Rwanda is set to sign a u20ac7million deal with European Union and Belgian Cooperation Agency (Enabel) for capacity building in vaccine production. / Dan Nsengiyumva

Rwanda to get €7m for capacity building in vaccine production

Thursday, May 05, 2022