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Representatives from DR Congo and the AFC-M23 sing the declaration as a Qatari official looks on.
Africa

Macron, other key leaders welcome M23-DR Congo declaration of principles

Saturday, July 19, 2025
Youths at artiste Platini Nemeye’s first solo concert dubbed 'BABA Experience' at Kigali Conference and Exhibition Village, in March 2024. PHOTO BY OLIVIER MUGWIZA
Rwanda

Eight social pressures draining young Rwandans’ wallets

Saturday, July 19, 2025
AFCM23 rebels signed the Declaration of Principles for a peace agreement, after three months of negotiations in Doha, Qatar, on Saturday, July 19
Africa

DR Congo-AFC/M23 talks: Details of new deal emerge

Saturday, July 19, 2025
The competition has taken place in eight countries Rwanda, Senegal, Mali, Ivory Coast (for the second time), Benin, Cameroon, Niger, and Guinea
Featured

CANAL+ Rwanda backs pan-African project empowering digital storytellers

Saturday, July 19, 2025
Washing fruits and vegetables does not remove all pesticides, according to scientists.

Pesticides in our food: The silent danger washing can’t remove

Saturday, July 19, 2025
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Africa

AFC/M23, Kinshasa sign declaration of principles in Doha

Saturday, July 19, 2025
Fidele Rutayisire, founder and Executive Director of RWAMREC, delivers his remarks during a high-level dialogue at the Kigali Serena Hotel.on July 15. All Photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured

Why faith-based organisations matter in advancing gender equality in Rwanda

Saturday, July 19, 2025
New WASAC Group Chief Executive Officer Asaph Kabaasha (Courtesy photo).

New WASAC boss sets agenda to end water shortages, boost sanitation

Saturday, July 19, 2025
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Technology

AI in healthcare: Why Rwanda should innovate and not just consume

Saturday, July 19, 2025
The New Times
Education

Rwanda partners with State University of New York to boost higher education

Saturday, July 19, 2025
Students attend class following the government’s revised school hours for lower primary learners, specifically P1 to P3. Photo by Olivie Mugwiza.
Education

Why pupils will spend less time in class

Saturday, July 19, 2025
AFC/M23 rebel spokesperson Lawrence Kanyuka speaks during a press conference
Africa

AFC/M23 says Kinshasa continues military offensives despite Doha peace efforts

Saturday, July 19, 2025
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Rwanda

Alice Uwase named new mining board CEO

Friday, July 18, 2025
President Kagame received a delegation from Rio Tinto, led by Mark Davies, Chief Technical Officer and member of the Group Executive Committee on Friday, June 18. Photos by Village Urugwiro
Rwanda

Kagame discusses partnerships with Rio Tinto, UGHE delegations

Friday, July 18, 2025
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) listed a Rwf 24 billion corporate bond on the Rwanda Stock Exchange on July 18. Photo by Craish Bahizi.
Finance

IFC lists Rwf24bn corporate bond on Rwanda Stock Exchange

Friday, July 18, 2025
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Crime

Court denies Victoire Ingabire bail, orders 30-day remand

Friday, July 18, 2025
Emmanuel Hamez, Managing Director of Airtel Rwanda, speaks to journalists during a press conference where a new AI-powered tool designed to identify and flag suspicious messages was introduced. COURTESY
Technology

Airtel Rwanda launches AI spam alert system to curb digital fraud

Friday, July 18, 2025
Zanzibar President Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi with billionaire investor Prateek Suri. Courtesy

Prateek Suri’s praise for Zanzibar’s President signals new era of business and diplomacy

Friday, July 18, 2025
The New Times
Tourism

10 things Rwandans need to know about Antigua and Barbuda following signing of strategic deals

Friday, July 18, 2025
Jacques Kyabula, the governor of Haut Katanga province.
Africa

DR Congo: Haut-Katanga governor missing after Kinshasa recall

Friday, July 18, 2025