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Residents of Nyagatare district during RBC’s 10-day campaign to raise awareness about HIV prevention, especially among the youth. Photo: Courtesy.
Rwanda

A look at PrEP and PEP in Rwanda’s HIV prevention efforts

Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Paul Muthaura, CEO of the Africa Carbon Markets Initiative (ACMI). Courtesy
Environment

Can Africa position its carbon market to finance climate action?

Wednesday, May 22, 2024
People at Norrsken, a non-profit impact ecosystem connecting founders with the capital, knowledge and network in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

Top six impactful opportunities for young Rwandans

Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Residents of Gakenke during the event to recieve mobile phones through ConnectRwanda. MTN Rwanda’s Board of Directors has approved a recommendation for a dividend payout of Rwf5,724,860,000 to shareholders. Courtesy
Business

MTN Rwanda investors set for Rwf5.7 billion dividend payout

Tuesday, May 21, 2024
President Paul Kagame virtually addresses delegates during the 2024 Global Security Forum taking place in Doha, Qatar on Tuesday, May 21. Courtesy
Security

Unity is foundation for Rwanda’s development, Kagame tells Global Security Forum

Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Richard Kananga, one of the candidates in the upcoming elections noted after he presented his candidature to the National Electoral Commission (NEC), on Tuesday, May 21. Craish Bahizi
Elections

Elections: Kananga keen on promoting inclusive education, well-being of persons with disability

Tuesday, May 21, 2024
R-L Arthur Asiimwe, Deputy Chief of Mission at the Embassy of Rwanda in Washington D.C.; Ms. Janice Zahn, Bellevue City Council Member; Mr. Thomas McLeod, Mayor of Tukwila, Washington; and James W. Lovell, SeaTac City, and other mourners observe a moment of silence in honour of victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi. Courtesy
Kwibuka

Six US states commemorate 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi

Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Nyamasheke Youth Friendly Centre/ Photos by Germain Nsanzimana
Health

Youth facility in Nyamasheke District helping check drug abuse, teen pregnancies - officials

Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Delegates follow a panel discussion during the Health Research and Policy Conference in Kigali on Monday, May 20. Emmanuel Dushimimana
Health

Experts explore strategies for building ecosystem responsive to Rwanda’s unique health needs

Tuesday, May 21, 2024
The New Times
Technology

GPT-4Omni AI: Five ways it can improve your daily life

Tuesday, May 21, 2024
President Paul Kagame speaks during a presidential panel discussion as Kenya President William Ruto and Mozambican president Filippe Nyusi look on at Africa CEO forum on May 17. Dan Gatsinzi
Africa

How can Africa claim its place on global stage?

Tuesday, May 21, 2024
A new system can monitor harmful gases, such as nitrogen dioxide, at low cost. While typical sensors can be used only once or a few times, the new material works continuously.
Technology

Rwandan scientist leads MIT team in creating high-tech toxic gas detectors

Tuesday, May 21, 2024
A two-level building which will include main offices, security check and restaurant, is one of different facilities on the shores of Lake Kivu in Nyamyumba Sector in Rubavu. Germain Nsanzimana
Infrastructure

Delays in Rubavu port opening explained

Tuesday, May 21, 2024
I&M Bank tellers attend to clients at the headquarters branch in Kigali City. The bank released its financial results for the first quarter of 2024 on May 21, with net profit rising by 120 percent to Rwf 4.8 billion.
Featured

I&M Bank Rwanda Reports Triple-Digit Net Profit Growth of 120%

Monday, May 20, 2024
The New Times
Kwibuka

Rwanda’s Kwibuka 30 and the Korea-Africa Summit

Monday, May 20, 2024
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Monday, May 20, 2024
Beekeepers in their farm in Southern Province. Rwanda joined the world to mark World Bee Day on May 20. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Rwanda

Beekeepers warn of decline in food production as bees face threats

Monday, May 20, 2024
National Electoral Commission (NEC) Chairperson Oda Gasinzigwa interacts with Green Party President Frank Habineza while submitting his party's candidature in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Elections

Democratic Green Party’s Frank Habineza files his presidential candidature

Monday, May 20, 2024
National Electoral Commission (NEC), headquarters in Kigali. Officials on Monday, May 20 told journalists that the number of candidates not affiliated with any political party has so far reached to 30 candidates. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Elections

Elections: More independent candidates eye seats in parliament

Monday, May 20, 2024
People check in at the newly-built domestic passenger terminal at Bole International Airport in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on May 18, 2024. (Xinhua/Michael Tewelde)
Africa

Ethiopian Airlines inaugurates Chinese-built terminal, doubling passenger capacity

Monday, May 20, 2024