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Part of Kigali Green City project. The cabinet last week approved the ministerial order allocating state land for green homes as part of the Green City Kigali Project in Kinyinya, Gasabo District. Courtesy
Housing

Govt allocates land for 2,000 ‘affordable green homes’ in Kigali

Monday, August 07, 2023
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Health

DR Congo: EAC troops help woman deliver

Monday, August 07, 2023
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Environment

New bill proposes mandatory permits for tree harvesting

Monday, August 07, 2023
President Paul Kagame during a guided tour of the newly inaugurated AnJia Cement Factory in Muhanga District,on Thursday, August 3. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Economy

How new $100m cement plant could impact Rwandan market

Monday, August 07, 2023
Emmanuel Mugisha, the Executive Secretary of the Rwanda Media Commission (RMC) speaks during a past training session for journalists in Kigali. File
Crime

YouTube offences: Authorities rely on public reporting amid challenges in monitoring

Monday, August 07, 2023
Deepti Mathew, the CEO of Street Business School during an interview on July 21. Photo by Willy Mucyo
Women

Mathew Deepti on mission to create ‘street-smart’ women entrepreneurs in Rwanda

Monday, August 07, 2023
A delegation of Rwanda Development Board and the Economic Development Board of Madagascar (EDBM) pose for a photo after signing an MoU in Kigali in 2019. File
Economy

Rwanda-Madagascar business forum to explore investment opportunities

Sunday, August 06, 2023
Ambassador Rom Adam signs the book of visitors during his tour of the Museum of the Campaign Against Genocide on August 6, to pay tribute to the fighters who liberated Rwanda. Courtesy
Rwanda

Departing Israeli envoy pays tribute to RPA liberators

Sunday, August 06, 2023
Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina interacts with Dr Vincent Biruta, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation on his arrival at Kigali International Airport, on Sunday, August 6. PHOTO BY Cyrill Ndegeya
Africa

Madagascar president Rajoelina arrives in Rwanda

Sunday, August 06, 2023
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International

Elon Musk says 'fight' against Mark Zuckerberg will be live-streamed on X

Sunday, August 06, 2023
Scientist discover bacteria which could help tackle malaria.
Health

Scientists discover bacteria which could help tackle malaria

Sunday, August 06, 2023
Technicians assemble a volkswagen car at the firm in Kigali. Despite facing challenges in recent years, Rwanda has remained one of the top performers in Africa. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Economy

Rwanda projected to register highest GDP growth in region

Sunday, August 06, 2023
Prof. Mamoun Homeida, Chairman Board of Trustees at UMST, Khartoum speaks during an interview . Photo by Willy Mucyo
Education

VIDEO: Sudanese academic on expanding medical university to Rwanda

Sunday, August 06, 2023
There is a signpost that sheds light on the historical significance of the location. All photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Culture

Inside King Kigeli IV Rwabugiri's Nyamasheke residence, where he last celebrated Umuganura

Sunday, August 06, 2023
Workers at Pink Mango garment factory at Kigali Special Economic Zone. Rwanda’s economy is projected to grow at 7.8 percent in 2023 and 8.1 percent in 2024, according to the African Development Bank (AfDB). File
Economy

EA economies’ growth stronger than peers amid global crises

Sunday, August 06, 2023
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Security

Museveni, Kenyatta discuss DR Congo security crisis

Sunday, August 06, 2023
Environment Minister Jeanne d’Arc Mujawamariya explains to journalists how a new bill governing forests and trees could help Rwanda to utilise carbon market, on August 2, 2023, in Kigali. EMMANUEL NTIRENGANYA
Environment

Rwanda counts on new forest bill to tap global carbon market

Saturday, August 05, 2023
Standing at the summit of Muhabura volcano - a feeling of triumph and awe.
Tourism

I scaled Rwanda's peak; let me take you there

Saturday, August 05, 2023
MPs during a parliamentary session on June 15, 2023. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

Extension of Parliamentarians tenure effected, revised Rwanda Constitution published

Saturday, August 05, 2023
Members of Ndabaga gathered to mark the 20th anniversary of the organization,the ceremony showcased the courage and sacrificial mindset that characterized women who took part in the liberation struggle. File Photo
Women

‘Ndabaga’ women seek to share expertise in peacekeeping missions

Saturday, August 05, 2023