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The ASECNA Representative to Rwanda informs the public that a fully funded scholarship competition will be organised for training at the African School of Meteorology and Civil Aviation (EAMAC) in Niamey.
Featured

ASECNA launches scholarship competition in air traffic control

Tuesday, March 12, 2024
The two said that this year’s International Women’s Day, marked on March 8, meant a lot to them because this time, they are in business. All photos and Video by Willy Mucyo
Women

Falling in love with Rwanda: A tale of two Ethiopian sisters

Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Yusuf Murangwa, the Director General of the National Institute of Statistics presenting a report from the National Institute of Statistics on Monday. Courtesy
Technology

Information and communication services increased by 35% in 2023 - NISR

Monday, March 11, 2024
Tanzania’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation January Makamba. Courtesy
Africa

Tanzanian foreign minister embarks on multisectoral visit to Rwanda

Monday, March 11, 2024
Minister of Environment, Jeanne d’Arc Mujawamariya delivers remarks during the the Commonwealth Day event at Nyandungu Urban Wetland Eco-tourism Park. Courtesy
Environment

Commonwealth Day 2024: Rwanda pledges continuous ecological resilience, youth involvement

Monday, March 11, 2024
President Paul Kagame meets with his Angolan counterpart Joao Lourenço for a discussion on the security situation in eastern DR Congo in Luanda on Monday, March 11. Photo by Village Urugwiro

Kagame, Angolan president discuss DR Congo crisis

Monday, March 11, 2024
The Head of French National Anti-Terrorism Prosecution Office Jean-François Ricard addresses journalists in Kigali on Monday, March 11. PHOTOS BY CHRISTIANNE MURENGERANTWARI
Crime

‘Time is against us’: French prosecutor on bringing Genocide fugitives to book

Monday, March 11, 2024
Some students who completed the training sessions on emerging technologies on Friday, March 8. Photos by Chelsea Nkubito
Technology

FEATURED: Afretec project at UR empowers close to 400 graduates with emerging technology skills

Monday, March 11, 2024
Jean-Damascene Bizimana, the Minister for National Unity and Civic Engagement speaks to journalists. File
Rwanda

New study shows Rwandans’ ability to negotiate, find common ground

Monday, March 11, 2024
The 10-year-old Gani Decklan Ngamije, the son of a gospel artiste and pastor, Gabriel Ngamije, who went missing from school, was found. Courtesy
Rwanda

How 10-year-old boy went missing from school

Monday, March 11, 2024
Attendees pose for a group photo during an event to celebrate the International Women’s Day on March 9.
Featured

[FEATURED] Championing financial inclusion: I&M Bank Rwanda celebrates women’s day with gender equality focus

Monday, March 11, 2024
Flags of the Commonwealth member states hoisted in Kigali during the CHOGM in June 2022. Rwandans are partaking in the annual observance of Commonwealth Day. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Rwanda

Rwanda joins global celebration of Commonwealth Day

Monday, March 11, 2024
Delegates pose for a photo during the Bank of Kigali's gala dinner for celebrating the International Women's Day at Kigali Convention Centre on Friday, March 8. Courtesy
Featured

[FEATURED] IWD: Bank of Kigali urges women to ‘unleash business potential’ at gala dinner

Monday, March 11, 2024
The project facilitating power exchange between the two nations encompasses the construction of the Shango Substation and the Mirama-Shango 220kV Transmission Line, spanning 93.5 kilometers to link Rwanda with Uganda.
Energy

Rwanda-Uganda power trading reduces dependency on diesel plants

Monday, March 11, 2024
Rugezi wetland in Burera District has registered an increase in grey-crowned crane population following its restoration. Courtesy
Environment

Rugezi wetland records surge in grey-crowned crane population

Monday, March 11, 2024
Delegates in grouup photo at the conclusion of the project that aimed to provide knowledge and tools about sexual consent to young people. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Health

Why educating adolescents on sexual consent is crucial

Monday, March 11, 2024
A female lecturer during a class at the University of Rwanda, Gikondo Campus. According to the report, there were 1,083 PhD staff in 2022. Women were 162 representing almost 15 per cent of the total. Bahizi
Women

Academic staff: Women make up 15% of PhD holders in Rwanda – report

Monday, March 11, 2024
Jacqueline Niyonzima, a Burundian refugee, during the interview at her Imararungu Bar-Resto. All photos: Craish Bahizi
Business

From vulnerable refugee to thriving hospitality business owner; Jacqueline Niyonzima’s story

Monday, March 11, 2024
The African Union (AU) Peace and Security Council has asked the AU Commission to “mobilise requisite support” for SADC military mission in eastern DR Congo. Internet
Africa

AU to fund SADC mission in DR Congo

Sunday, March 10, 2024
Your personal brand, It is how you want people to see you. Whereas reputation is about credibility.

Crafting your personal brand: strategies for success

Sunday, March 10, 2024