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Motorcyclists park near Nyabugogo Bus Park. On Thursday, July 24, the Rwandan government announced new vehicle emission testing fees, applicable to all vehicles, including motorcycles. Courtesy photo
Environment

Air quality: Govt introduces changes in vehicle emissions testing

Thursday, July 24, 2025
Recently, a dispute between wedding organisers and Château Le Marara, a hotel in Karongi District, reignited public debate over consumer rights and the challenges faced by individuals seeking redress for poor service.
Law

What happens when breach of service delivery occurs?

Thursday, July 24, 2025
Nduhungirehe (left) shakes hands with Huang during their meeting on Thursday.
Africa

Nduhungirehe, UN diplomat discuss eastern DR Congo peace efforts

Thursday, July 24, 2025
The two countries' diplomats shake hands after the signing of the deal as a UNHCR official looks on.
Africa

Rwanda, DR Congo sign communiqué on repatriation of refugees

Thursday, July 24, 2025
Kids during a karate class at Notre-Dame des Anges primary school in Remera. Photo by Annick Teta
Rwanda

Holiday camps that keep youth active, inspired, and learning

Thursday, July 24, 2025
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Education

Protect children from harm during holidays, says minister

Thursday, July 24, 2025
An IT specialist writing code on his computer. In Rwanda, coding has long been viewed as a promising career path, but the rise of generative AI tools capable of writing code has sparked local and global debates about the future of the profession
Technology

“Rwanda’s coders have a future” despite rise of AI – experts

Thursday, July 24, 2025
Dr. Nelson Mbarushimana, Director General of REB
Education

REB unpacks three learning pathways for students

Thursday, July 24, 2025
Édouard Ngirente expressed his deep gratitude to President Paul Kagame as he concluded his eight-year tenure as Rwanda’s Prime Minister. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Politics

Ngirente reflects on ‘deeply enriching’ journey as Prime Minister

Thursday, July 24, 2025
Minister Interior Vincent Biruta addresses the retiring RCS officers on Wednesday, July 23. All photos by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

Minister Biruta commends retiring correctional officers for loyalty, dedication

Thursday, July 24, 2025
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Rwanda

Hillary Sengabo returns as correctional services spox

Thursday, July 24, 2025
Rwandan ophthalmologists received training on July 23 at RIIO in Nyarutarama, using virtual reality simulators that replicate the human eye in 3D for surgical practice. Photos: Keza Kellya.
Health

From 'animal eyes' to VR: How Rwanda is modernising eye surgery training

Thursday, July 24, 2025
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International

Two Rwandan officers graduate from Turkish Police Academy

Wednesday, July 23, 2025
President Paul Kagame chairs a Cabinet meeting on July 16. The appointment of Justin Nsengiyumva as Prime Minister on July 23 is expected to pave the way for the formation of a new Cabinet, as required by the Constitution. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Politics

When to expect new Cabinet after Kagame names Prime Minister?

Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Youth are using new cultural space dubber ROTA to discuss various traditions including Umuganura-courtesy
Culture

Umuganura takes center stage at youth-centred cultural space

Wednesday, July 23, 2025
President Paul Kagame has appointed Justin Nsengiyumva as Rwanda’s new Prime Minister, succeeding Édouard Ngirente, who had served in the role since 2017.
Politics

Justin Nsengiyumva, economist-turned-Prime Minister of Rwanda

Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Nsengiyumva, formerly Permanent Secretary in both the Ministry of Trade and Industry and the Ministry of Education, becomes the seventh Prime Minister of Rwanda since 1994.
Politics

New Prime Minister pledges to advance national priorities

Wednesday, July 23, 2025
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Rwanda

Rwanda, Algeria sign defence cooperation agreement

Wednesday, July 23, 2025
On July 23, President Paul Kagame appointed Justin Nsengiyumva as Prime Minister, replacing Édouard Ngirente, who had held the role since 2017.
Politics

Kagame appoints Justin Nsengiyumva as new Prime Minister

Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director General of the World Trade Organization (WTO).
International

Members look to break ground on WTO reforms before next ministerial meeting

Wednesday, July 23, 2025