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The National Electoral Commission Executive Secretary Charles Munyaneza breifs journalists during a press conference on Thursday, May 16. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana

Over nine million Rwandans register to vote in July elections

Thursday, May 16, 2024

R-L Stéphanie Gasana (daughter of Oscar Gasana); Eric Nzabihimana, one of the survivors of Bisesero, and Marie Claire Gatayire, the moderator. Photo by Emmanuel Ntirenganya

Daughter reflects on how father's book immortalizes Genocide resistance in Bisesero

Thursday, May 16, 2024

Engagement with local leaders and cooperative members has promoted self-application of payment processes, ensuring every resident has equitable access to vital services. Courtesy photos

Irembo’s Byikorere campaign marks one year of digital transformation in Rwanda

Thursday, May 16, 2024

A panel discussion during the opening session of the two-day 2024 Africa CEO forum that brought together over 2,500 business leaders and policymakers Kigali on Thursday, May 16. Photo Village Urugwiro

Africa CEO Forum: Who are the business tycoons in Kigali?

Thursday, May 16, 2024

President Paul Kagame meets with his Mozambican counterpart President Filipe Nyusi on the sidelines of the Africa CEO forum in Kigali, on Thursday, May 16. Photo by Village Urugwiro

Mozambique President Nyusi attends Africa CEO Forum

Thursday, May 16, 2024

National Electoral Commission volunteers during the previous elections in 2017. On Friday, May 17, NEC will officially start receiving candidature submissions. Sam Ngendahimana

Explainer: What are the requirements for presidential candidates?

Thursday, May 16, 2024

In February, the IRMCT announced that it will close its Kigali field office on August 31, after almost 30 years of operations in the country. Internet

Mixed reactions on legacy of UN courts as last ICTR fugitives are confirmed dead

Thursday, May 16, 2024

Local artiste Platini Nemeye entertaining participants who attended the compaign to raise awareness about drug abuse among youth at Kicukiro stadium. Photos by Craish Bahizi

Recovering from drug abuse is possible – former addicts

Thursday, May 16, 2024

Françoise Lombard, the CEO of Proparco and One Acre Fund’s CEO, Eric Pohlman sign the agreement in Kigali on Wednesday, May 15. Courtesy

One Acre Fund gets $10 million from Proparco to increase food security in Africa

Thursday, May 16, 2024

People experience an electric taxi during a pilot program ceremony in New Administrative Capital, Egypt, on May 15, 2024. Egypt kicked off the pilot program on Wednesday for operating the country's first fleet of electric taxis in its newly-built New Administrative Capital (NAC), aiming to provide eco-friendly and smart transportation options. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)

Egypt trials 1st fleet of electric taxis in New Administrative Capital

Thursday, May 16, 2024

The National Electoral Commission chairperson Oda Gasinzigwa addresses journalists during a press conference on Thursday, May 16. NEC will on Friday, May 17, begin receiving candidacies for the presidency and parliamentary seats for the July elections . Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana

Elections: Presidential, parliamentary hopefuls to submit candidacies on Friday

Thursday, May 16, 2024

President Paul Kagame addresses delegates at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Africa CEO Forum in Kigali on Thursday, May 16. Photo by Village Urugwiro

Africa does not have to ask for a seat at the table, Kagame tells business leaders

Thursday, May 16, 2024

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico was shot in a gun attack on Wednesday, May 15. Internet

Slovak premier 'no longer in life-threatening condition' after gun attack

Thursday, May 16, 2024

Spiro’s electric bikes are a favorite among local ‘boda boda’ drivers for their reliability and cost-effectiveness. Courtesy

Spiro energises Rwanda’s green mobility at Africa CEO conference

Thursday, May 16, 2024

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DEG Impulse Launches develoPPP Ventures in Rwanda, Offering 100,000 EUR in Catalytic Funding for Young Companies

Thursday, May 16, 2024

The aerial view of the ongoing construction activities of some infrastructure at Gabiro Agribusiness Hub in Nyagatare District. File

Why Rwanda plans to set up tech to monitor land use

Thursday, May 16, 2024

President Paul Kagame speaks during a panel discussion at Africa CEO Forum in Kigali on March 25, 2019. The 2024 edition kicks off on Thursday, May 16 in Kigali. File

Africa CEO forum opens in Kigali

Thursday, May 16, 2024

A mining site where illegal mining activities was conducted. According to a new bill in Parliament, landowners who allow people without licenses to carry out mining activities on their land risk punishment. File

Govt mulls punishment for landowners who permit illegal mining activities

Wednesday, May 15, 2024

The Prime Minister of Slovakia Robert Fico was wounded in shooting incident. Internet

Slovakia premier wounded in shooting incident

Wednesday, May 15, 2024

Senghor Cyilima, CEO of Scianda Group, during the interview in Kigali on May 13 . Photos Emmanuel Dushimimana

FEATURED: Scianda Group boss talks benefits of purchasing your dream car online

Wednesday, May 15, 2024