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The City of Kigali has introduced a one-month trial of non-stop passenger buses on the Kabuga-Nyabugogo route, in a bid to reduce wait times at bus station and stops. Courtesy
Rwanda

Kigali launches trial of non-stop passenger buses

Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Some of the white rhinos introduced to Akagera National Park in 2021. Courtesy
Environment

Plan underway to boost Akagera National Park’s rhino population

Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Members of Twisungane cooperative work in their potato plantation in Muko Sector in Musanze. Sam Ngendahimana
Agriculture

Social protection, agric budget drops not good for economy – lawmakers say

Tuesday, May 27, 2025
A teacher helps visually impaired people during a class for old people with disabilities at Masaka. Craish Bahizi
Health

Half of visually impaired people not using any assistive technologies

Tuesday, May 27, 2025
In September 2015, President Paul Kagame met with then-Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev. Courtesy of Kazakh Presidency
Politics

President Kagame to visit Kazakhstan

Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Ruth Doreen Mutebe, the Chairperson of the African Federation of Institutes of Internal Auditors (AFIIA).
Rwanda

Internal Audit in Rwanda gaining ground, says Continental Body Chair

Tuesday, May 27, 2025
A worker removes a battery that is used on electric motorbike. Courtesy
Environment

Rwanda eyes ‘green jobs model’ in $11bn climate plan overhaul

Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Mufti of Rwanda, Mussa Sindayigaya leads the morning prayer at Kigali Pele stadium on March 29, 2025. Dan Gatsinzi
Religion

Kigali to Mecca: Mufti Sindayigaya on what Muslims should expect at Hajj 2025

Tuesday, May 27, 2025
RwandAir's plane taking off at Kigali International Airport. The cabinet meeting approved the ratification of bilateral air service agreements between the Rwanda and the governments of 12 countries . Sam Ngendahimana
Aviation

Rwanda cabinet approves air service agreements with 12 countries

Monday, May 26, 2025
The conference brought together internal auditors from across the continent
Technology

Calls grow for Africa’s internal auditors to adopt AI, emerging technologies

Monday, May 26, 2025
Inkomoko Entrepreneur Development Ltd, a Rwandan social enterprise company, has been named the 8th fastest-growing private company in Africa.
Business

Rwanda’s Inkomoko among Africa’s fastest growing companies

Monday, May 26, 2025
M23 rebel leader Bertrand Bisimwa, addresses journalists in Goma, on Sunday, May 25. Courtesy
Africa

M23 leader Bisiimwa defends ties to Kabila

Monday, May 26, 2025
African Development Bank (AfDB), President Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, delivers his remarks during the event. Courtesy
Business

AfDB’s Adesina urges incoming president to defend Africa’s interests

Monday, May 26, 2025
Believers during a church services at Restoration Church on December 25, 2024 in Kigali. Photos by Emmauel Dushimimana
Religion

Church and ministry: What’s the difference?

Monday, May 26, 2025
An electric car at a charging station at Kigali Convention Centre on March 30,2021 .Photo by Craish Bahizi
Energy

Rwanda explores ‘Vehicle-to-Grid’ technology to boost EV ecosystem

Monday, May 26, 2025
A study conducted by HDI Rwanda in 2024, involving 875 domestic workers in the City of Kigali has revealed alarming mental health concerns within this population.
Health

Study reveals alarming mental health cases in domestic workers

Monday, May 26, 2025
Rwanda Food and Drugs Authority (Rwanda FDA) has banned the manufacture, distribution, and consumption of Ubutwenge. Sam Ngenda
Health

‘Ubutwenge’ alcoholic drink banned over safety concerns

Monday, May 26, 2025
Gasabo Intermediate Court has once again postponed the trial of Davis Sezisoni Manzi, the founder of Billion Traders FX, and his wife Sophie Akaliza. The case will be heard on June 10.
Crime

Why trial of Billion Traders FX founder, wife was adjourned to June

Monday, May 26, 2025
A view of a deforestation exercise in Rulindo District. Sam Ngendahimana
Environment

Debate ensues over ageing state forests

Monday, May 26, 2025
Former Congolese President Joseph Kabila speaks during an address on Friday, May 23. Screengrab from video. Courtesy
Africa

Kabila welcomed in Goma as ‘great political leader’

Monday, May 26, 2025