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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
President Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi of Botswana (blue necktie), Slumber Tsogwane, the Vice President of Botswana (immediate right), Thomas Kagiso Mmusi, the Minister of Defence and Secutity for Botswana, IGP Felix Namuhoranye, Phemelo Ramakorwane, the Acting Police Commissioner for Botswana Police Service, and Maj Gen Elias Mutota, the DIGP-Operations for Namibia Police Force.
Africa

IGP Namuhoranye attends Botswana Police Day

Saturday, August 05, 2023
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Security

New Rwandan General takes over force command in northern Mozambique

Friday, August 04, 2023
Two mothers carrying their new born babies at Kacyiru hospital on December 25, 2022. Photos by Craish Bahizi.

Rwanda extends maternity, paternity leave

Friday, August 04, 2023
A view of SP Visiga, a new station that SP Rwanda opened in Dar es Salaam. According to the firm, its location holds a strategic importance for the trade route between Tanzania and Rwanda (SP).
Business

SP Rwanda expands fuel business to Tanzania

Friday, August 04, 2023
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Culture

Umuganura: Rutsiro residents affected by disasters given cows, seeds

Friday, August 04, 2023
An artistic impression showing the aeroview of the hospital
Infrastructure

PHOTOS: A closer look at CHUK's future home

Friday, August 04, 2023
Environment Minister Jeanne d’Arc Mujawamariya speaks to journalists on the biosafety bill that chiefly seeks to regulate GMOs in Rwanda, on August 2, 2023, at Parliamentary buildings in Kigali. PHOTO BY EMMANUEL NTIRENGANYA
Agriculture

Minister Mujawamariya sheds light on move to embrace GMOs

Friday, August 04, 2023
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International

Andrew Tate released

Friday, August 04, 2023
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Africa

Niger Coup: What we know so far

Friday, August 04, 2023
RwandAir's staff checks the authenticity of travel documents before boarding a plane at Kigali International Airport on June 18, 2019 . Sam Ngendahimana
Aviation

Experts weigh in on bill requiring airlines to share passenger details

Friday, August 04, 2023
Zuriel Oduwole, a filmmaker and global education advocate, during an interview in Kigali, on July 25, 2023. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Women

Global education advocate’s message to Rwandan girls: Have big dreams

Friday, August 04, 2023