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Social Democratic Party (PSD) Secretary-General Jean-Chrysostome Ngabitsinze submitting the list of his party’s candidates to National Electoral Commission (NEC) Chairperson Oda Gasinzigwa, on Monday, May 20. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Elections

PSD fields 66 candidates for parliamentary elections

Monday, May 20, 2024
Christian Malanga, 41, was reported to be the leader of Sunday's reportedly ‘failed coup’ attempt in the capital Kinshasa. Internet
Africa

Who was Christian Malanga, the man behind DR Congo’s ‘foiled coup’?

Monday, May 20, 2024
Miniers sort mines at Rutongo mining site. The Government of Rwanda seeks to propose tougher penalties under a new draft law on mining. Photo: Craish Bahizi.
Law

Tougher penalties await errant miners in proposed mining bill

Monday, May 20, 2024
Parents with their children at an ECD centre in Kibimba village, Ngoma District. All photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured

[FEATURED] Transforming communities: Impact of USAID Gikuriro Kuri Bose on child nutrition, family well-being in Rwanda

Monday, May 20, 2024
Jacob Zuma.
Africa

South Africa's Constitutional Court rules former President Zuma ineligible for elections

Monday, May 20, 2024
The Ugandan military said on Sunday that it has captured the commander of the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) militia. Internet
Africa

Ugandan military captures key ADF militia commander in DR Congo

Monday, May 20, 2024
A Long March-2D carrier rocket carrying four satellites blasts off from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in north China's Shanxi Province, May 20, 2024. (Photo by Zheng Bin/Xinhua)
International

China sends four satellites into space

Monday, May 20, 2024
Jeanine Munyeshuli, the Minister of State for Public Investments and Resource Mobilization, and Makhtar Diop, the Managing Director of the International Finance Corporation, signing an agreement in Kigali on May 16. Courtesy
Economy

IFC, Rwanda sign five deals to support private sector

Monday, May 20, 2024
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International

Iran president, foreign minister die in helicopter crash

Monday, May 20, 2024
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International

‘No sign of life’ at crash site of helicopter carrying Iran’s president

Monday, May 20, 2024
Participants who attended SKOL Brewery Ltd,'s two-day workshop for fan club leaders in Nyanza District from May 19-19. Courtesy
Featured

FEATURED: SKOL, Rayon Sports host workshop with fan club leaders in Nyanza District

Monday, May 20, 2024
Participants at Bank of Kigali's Golf Tournament for CEOs who attended the 2024 Africa CEO Forum (ACF) that concluded in Kigali on Friday, May 17. All photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured

FEATURED: Bank of Kigali connects business executives through golf

Monday, May 20, 2024
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International

P Diddy apologises after leaked video assaulting ex-girlfriend

Sunday, May 19, 2024
Alex Okosi, the Managing Director at Google Africa, Julienne Uwacu, the Executive Director in charge of Itorero and Culture Promotion at the Ministry of National Unity and Civic Engagement and Robert Masozera, the Director General of RCHA at the launch of Rwanda's cultural heritage collection on the Google Arts and Culture platform on Saturday, May 19. Courtesy
Culture

Google, Rwanda launch platform to promote culture, art

Sunday, May 19, 2024
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi is said to have been inolved in a helicopter accident on Sunday, May 19. Photo-net
International

Iran president, Foreign Minister in helicopter accident

Sunday, May 19, 2024
The Social Democratic Party (PSD) top leaders during the party's meeting on Sunday May 19. PSD has approved a list of 67 candidates for July parliamentary elections.
Politics

PSD approves 67 candidates for parliamentary elections

Sunday, May 19, 2024
This photo taken with a mobile phone on May 19, 2024 shows a view of Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). An "attempted coup" in Kinshasa was suppressed on Sunday by defense and security forces, said Sylvain Ekenge, spokesperson for the Congolese army. (Str/Xinhua)
Africa

"Attempted coup" in Kinshasa suppressed - DR Congo army

Sunday, May 19, 2024
A section of Gishwati road that has been upgraded/Photo by Germain Nsanzimana
Infrastructure

Nyabihu: Over 90 km of roads under construction to ease transport for Gishwati farmers

Sunday, May 19, 2024
Panelists during a session dubbed Invest in Rwanda at Africo CEO Forum on May 17. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Business

African business tycoons tipped on investment avenues in Rwanda

Sunday, May 19, 2024
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Featured

PRESS RELEASE: Access Bank Group, Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation Pledge $300m to Transform Africa’s Economic Landscape

Saturday, May 18, 2024