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Alliance fleuve Congo leader Corneille Nangaa gestures during the rebel movement’s first press conference in Goma, the capital of North Kivu Province, in January. The rebels on Saturday, March 22, announced a tactical withdraw from the town of Walikale in line with a unilateral ceasefire declared on February 22. PHOTO BY EMMANUEL DUSHIMIMANA

DR Congo crisis: M23 rebels pull out of Walikale

Saturday, March 22, 2025

In 2020, Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC) launched a campaign to eliminate cervical cancer by 2027. Courtesy

How far has Rwanda gone in eliminating cervical cancer?

Saturday, March 22, 2025

Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba delivers a lecture to students at Rwanda Defence Force Command and Staff College in Nyakinama, Musanze District, on Friday, March 21.

Gen Muhoozi says there is no challenge Rwanda-Uganda militaries cannot overcome

Saturday, March 22, 2025

The Horn of Africa will experience a weather anomaly characterized by drier- and wetter-than-usual conditions between April and June.

Unusual weather conditions expected in Horn of Africa

Saturday, March 22, 2025

Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah (Front) speaks during a presidential inauguration ceremony in Windhoek, Namibia, on March 21, 2025. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah was sworn in on Friday as the first female president of Namibia after winning elections last year.

Nandi-Ndaitwah, 72, sworn in as Namibia's first female president

Saturday, March 22, 2025

Boxing heavyweight legend George Foreman has died aged 76. GETTY IMAGES

Heavyweight boxing legend George Foreman dies aged 76

Saturday, March 22, 2025

Jean-Lambert Gatare, a renowned sports journalist, has passed away at the age of 55, on Friday, March 21.

Veteran journalist Gatare passes away

Saturday, March 22, 2025

A delegation of Ukrainian women leaders from various sectors, united under the foundation The Day After, have concluded a five-day visit to Rwanda. Courtesy

Ukrainian women leaders inspired by Rwanda’s recovery

Saturday, March 22, 2025

Georges Kamanayo showing students the ishango bone

Ishango bone: Tracing the roots of maths and an artifact’s link to the cosmos

Friday, March 21, 2025

Members of faith-based organisations at the engagement meeting held in Kigali, on Friday, March 21, 2025, to discuss the new regulations (courtesy photo)

Faith-based entities given one year to meet new requirements

Friday, March 21, 2025

40 entreprenuers in Mahama, Kirehe Dstrict won Rwf44 million to start their businesses.

Mahama: Young entrepreneurs receive funding to launch businesses

Friday, March 21, 2025

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Nyaruguru: Two district officials arrested over graft

Friday, March 21, 2025

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Kagame, AIMS’ Neil Turok look to amplify research, engagement with mathematical sciences in Rwanda

Friday, March 21, 2025

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Uganda’s Gen Muhoozi to deliver lecture at RDF command and staff college

Friday, March 21, 2025

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Kagame, US Congressman discuss cooperation to promote regional peace

Friday, March 21, 2025

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Ignite power signs deal to acquire Engie Energy access

Friday, March 21, 2025

Moise Nyarugabo, a Congolese lawyer.

DR Congo crisis: Unarmed Banyamulenge civilians ‘still waking up under bomb explosions’

Friday, March 21, 2025

Lawrence Kanyuka, spokesperson of AFC-M23 rebels speaks to reporters in Bukavu city. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

Kanyuka: M23 wants talks but not in ‘toxic environment’

Friday, March 21, 2025

Former Chief Justice Faustin Ntezilyayo delivers his message on March 20 at Groupe Scolaire St François d’Assise Mpushi in Kamonyi District, Southern Province. Photos by Crash Bahizi

FEATURED: “Discipline will take you far”, former Chief Justice Ntezilyayo tells learners

Friday, March 21, 2025

A new bill seeks to introduce a levy aimed at creating a sustainable and equitable system for financing road maintenance. Photo by Craish Bahizi

What you need to know about proposed levy on vehicles

Friday, March 21, 2025