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Officials and senior delegates pose for a group photo at a one-day conference co-organized by the International Council for Commercial Arbitration (ICCA) and Kigali International Arbitration Centre in Kigali on June 5
Law

Africa is not aspiring to join arbitration; it’s already a key player – experts

Thursday, June 05, 2025
Officials of the University of Rwanda (UR) and Huazhong Agricultural University during a guided tour of the College of Agriculture, Animal Sciences and Veterinary Medicine (CAVM). Photo by Germain Nsanzimana
Featured

UR, Chinese university eye partnership to boost agri-programmes

Thursday, June 05, 2025
The African Union's Commission on Thursday, June 5, expressed concern over the potential negative impact of the new travel ban announced by the United States.
International

African Union urges US to consider ‘consultative approach’ over travel ban

Thursday, June 05, 2025
Akagera National Park projects to make some $4.9 million in tourism revenue in 2025. Courtesy
Tourism

Akagera National Park targets $4.9m in revenues

Thursday, June 05, 2025
A worker sorts plastic waste at SIBO Engineering Company, one of local companies that deal with plastic waste recycling.
Environment

Six innovative solutions addressing plastic waste in Rwanda

Thursday, June 05, 2025
Bo Li, IMF Deputy Managing Director, and Acting Chair. The Executive Board concluded that Rwanda’s economic growth remains among the strongest in sub-Saharan Africa. Courtesy
Economy

Rwanda’s economy remains strong, says IMF

Thursday, June 05, 2025
Rwandan community pose for a group photo at the launch of a memorial site for the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi that was officially unveiled in the city of Vantaa, Finland on June 4
Kwibuka

Finland unveils first memorial for Genocide against the Tutsi in Nordic countries

Thursday, June 05, 2025
One of the ways to avoid leaky gut problems is to chew your meals well.
Health

How you eat could prevent abdomen discomfort

Thursday, June 05, 2025
A view of the ongoing rehabilitation works of Gikondo wetland, the former Kigali's industrial park. Courtesy
Environment

Kigali wetlands revamp to cover 58km of paths, lakes and green spaces

Thursday, June 05, 2025
The new Data Sharing Policy, adopted on May 26, 2025, establishes clear guidelines to foster transparency, trust, and accountability in information exchange.
Technology

What you should know about the new govt data sharing policy

Thursday, June 05, 2025
A liquiefied Petroleum Gas shop at Remera. Senators have raised concerns over Rwanda's reliance on sourcing cooking appliances outside of the country, calling it unsustainable.File
Economy

Senators call for action to curb reliance on cooking appliance imports

Thursday, June 05, 2025
Dr. Alain Jules Ndibanje, the paediatric surgeon who led the team. Courtesy
Health

How Rwandan surgeons saved a baby with 70% liver cancer

Thursday, June 05, 2025
NCBA Bank Rwanda and Green City Kigali (GCK) have formed a strategic partnership to promote affordable, inclusive, and environmentally friendly homeownership. Craish Bahizi
Featured

ENVIRONMENT DAY: NCBA Bank, Green City Kigali seal landmark partnership to advance sustainable urban living

Thursday, June 05, 2025
Mecca and Medina are two common names many people come across when Muslims are preparing for Hajj
Religion

Why Mecca and Medina are considered to be holy cities

Wednesday, June 04, 2025
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is urging consumers, retailers, and distributors to immediately stop using, selling, or serving products distributed by Pan-African Food Distributors Inc
Health

Rodent infestation forces recall of multiple African food products in Kentucky

Wednesday, June 04, 2025
The African Medicines Agency (AMA) board has appointed Delese Mimi Darko, a Ghanaian pharmacist and chief executive of Ghana Food and Drugs Authority, as its first Director General.
Health

Ghana FDA boss to head Kigali-based African Medicines Agency

Wednesday, June 04, 2025
Cooking gas storage facilities in Kabuga, Rusororo Sector, Gasabo District. File
Infrastructure

Rwanda’s cooking gas storage project reaches 60% completion

Wednesday, June 04, 2025
A view of KivuWatt in Lake Kivu in Western Province.
Environment

Rwandans could start using methane gas for cooking in 2027

Wednesday, June 04, 2025
Rwanda’s new envoy to Kenya, Ambassador Ernest Rwamucyo, presents his credentials to Kenyan President William Samoei Ruto at the State House in Nairobi on Wednesday, June 4.
Rwanda

Rwanda’s new envoy to Kenya pledges enhanced ties

Wednesday, June 04, 2025
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Featured

PRESS RELEASE: Ecobank Rwanda named Rwanda’s Best Bank for Trade Finance in Global Finance Awards

Wednesday, June 04, 2025