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A landscape view of the sunrise, captured from the campsite during our hike to Karisimbi volcano. Courtesy

Hiking in Rwanda, a fun activity worth the pain

Wednesday, July 31, 2024

Rwanda's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Olivier Nduhungirehe (R), and Therese Kayikwamba Wagner, DR Congo’s Minister of Foreign Affairs during the second ministerial meeting on the security and peace situation in eastern DR Congo in Luanda, Angola, on Tuesday, July 30. The bilateral meeting was chaired by Angola's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Tete Antonio who was a mediator. Courtesy

PHOTOS: Angola hosts meet between Rwanda, DR Congo foreign ministers

Tuesday, July 30, 2024

Genocide convict Tito Barahira has died at the age of 72 in France. Internet

Genocide convict Tito Barahira passes away in France

Tuesday, July 30, 2024

People move through a busy Petite Barrière border crossing in Gisenyi Sector, Rubavu District, on Monday, July 29. Photos By Germain Nsanzimana

Rubavu residents call for more hygiene facilities to combat Mpox outbreak

Tuesday, July 30, 2024

Bank of Kigali CEO Diane Karusisi graces the signing ceremony of the partnership with Veefin Solutions, a global leader in Supply Chain Finance (SCF) and Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) solutions. Courtesy

FEATURED: Bank of Kigali Plc partners with Veefin Solutions to pioneer digital lending innovation in Africa

Tuesday, July 30, 2024

Abdulrahman Kinana, the vice chairperson of Tanzania's ruling party Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM). COURTESY

Tanzania's ruling CCM party vice chairperson resigns

Tuesday, July 30, 2024

Ethiopian Airlines, Africa's largest and fastest-growing airline, earned US $7.02 billion in revenue during the fiscal year 2023-2024. Internet

Ethiopian Airlines reports double-digit rise in revenue

Tuesday, July 30, 2024

Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Olivier Nduhungirehe led the Rwandan delegation in Angola, on Tuesday, July 30. File

Rwanda, DR Congo ministers meet in Luanda

Tuesday, July 30, 2024

Bralirwa, posted a net profit of Rwf15 billion in the first half of 2024, a 15 per cent increase compared to the same period last year. File

Bralirwa's net profit grew 15% in HY1 2024

Tuesday, July 30, 2024

A water pumping system constructed in Gabiro Agribusiness Hub, in Eastern Province. The hub was developed to cater to the country’s food security needs, and help offset the trade balance by addressing the current situation where imports still outweigh exports.

S&P global maintains Rwanda’s creditworthiness at B with stable economic outlook

Tuesday, July 30, 2024

Olivier Kamana, the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources, delivers remarks during the meeting in Kigali on Monday, July 29. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi

Technology, innovation could unlock Africa’s agriculture potential

Tuesday, July 30, 2024

Some vendors at Agaciro market that was set up to accomodate former street vendors at Kimironko. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Why are street vendors leaving markets set up for them?

Tuesday, July 30, 2024

Rwandan surgeons together with American surgeons carry out a transplant surgery on a patient at King Faisal Hospital in May 2023. Courtesy

All 2023 kidney transplants successfully performed locally

Tuesday, July 30, 2024

Winners pose for a photo at the inaugural I&M Bank (Rwanda) Plc. Inter-Club Tennis tournament that concluded in Nyamata, Bugesera District, on Sunday, July 28. All photos by Craish Bahizi

FEATURED: CSK wins inaugural I&M Bank (Rwanda) Plc. Inter-Club tennis tournament

Tuesday, July 30, 2024

Community Health Workers educating elders about intestinal worms prevention at Baro Centre, Rususa Cell in Kamegeri Sector, Nyamagabe District

Community efforts against deadly intestinal worms paying off in Rwanda

Tuesday, July 30, 2024

The EAC Deputy Secretary General in charge of Infrastructure, Productive, Social and Political Sectors, Andrea Aguer Ariik Malueth, speaks, on Monday, July 29, during a technical meeting in Rubavu, Rwanda, to review the successes and challenges of the EAC Water Sanitation and Hygiene project. Malueth emphasised the importance of taking preventive measures to minimise the spread of Mpox.

EAC urges increased public awareness to prevent spread of ‘deadly’ Monkeypox

Monday, July 29, 2024

Jane E. Klinger, a special advisor and senior research conservator at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum who serves as the chairperson of ICMEMOHRI delivers remarks at the meeting in Kigali on July 29. Courtesy

Global memorial, museums to stand against Genocide deniers

Monday, July 29, 2024

Irembo is participating at Expo 2024 from Thursday, July 25, to August 15, at Gikondo Expo Ground. Courtesy

PHOTOS: Experience Irembo’s innovations firsthand at PSF Expo 2024

Monday, July 29, 2024

Freddy Mutanguha, the Aegis Trust CEO and Director of Kigali Genocide Memorial delivers remarks during the conference on Monday, July 29.

Global memorial, human rights museums conference starts in Kigali

Monday, July 29, 2024

Kwibohora 30 celebration in UK on Saturday, July 27

PHOTOS: Rwandans in UK, Ghana, Russia celebrate liberation day

Monday, July 29, 2024