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People participate in a protest against a pension reform bill in Paris, France, on March 23, 2023. Net photo

Over 1 million protest against pension reform in France

Friday, March 24, 2023

Pupils during an IT class with some computers distributed during one laptop per child program in Mageragere. On Wednesday, March 22 Rwanda launched the “School Connectivity Program”, aimed at connecting all primary and secondary schools by the end of 2024. File

Govt launches new program to connect all schools to internet by 2024

Friday, March 24, 2023

Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente meets with Floribert Ngaruko, the new Executive Director of the World Bank for Africa Group 1 Constituency in Kigali, on Thursday, March 23, Courtesy

Ngirente, World Bank official discuss Rwanda’s development priorities

Friday, March 24, 2023

The Vice-Chancellor Designate, Prof Edwin Odhuno (3rd from left) hands over " Mountain Meets land of 1,000 hills" memoir to Elijah Nyemina as members of staff of MKUR and a student, Mutoniwabo Benitha of School of Journalism and Mass Media looks on. Courtesy

FEATURED: MKU Rwanda donates textbooks to Africa New Life Ministries

Friday, March 24, 2023

Elizabeth Berabose, the founder and CEO of Berabose Design, during the interview . Photo by Crasih Bahizi

FEATURED: Local designer on fostering sustainability in fashion industry

Friday, March 24, 2023

A flooded wetland where different crops were totally damaged at Masaka in Kicukiro in April 2022.

Weather agency warns of imminent river flooding as water levels rise

Friday, March 24, 2023

(L-R) Vice Chancellor of UR, Didas Muganga Kayihura, Minister of Education Valentine Uwamariya, Ambassador of Sweden to Rwanda, Johanna Teague during the event.

FEATURED: Rwanda, Sweden celebrate 20 years of research cooperation

Friday, March 24, 2023

Participants in a policy dialogue organised by the Association of Genocide Widows Agahozo (AVEGA) pose for a photo after a session in Kigali on March 22. Courtesy

Defilement and the law: Call to reduce punishment for peers

Friday, March 24, 2023

Genocide suspect Felicien Kabuga at the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals. Internet

Suspending Kabuga trial will jeopardize justice - Survivors

Friday, March 24, 2023

A woman helps her baby to take porridge in Nyamasheke District.Activists are seeking to reduce the burden of unpaid care and domestic work on women by getting more men to take an equal share .Photo by Craish Bahizi

The missing link: Changing gender norms in unpaid care work

Friday, March 24, 2023

Hairdressers on duty at Marina Bella Natural Hair Salon in Remera in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Standards body moves to certify beauty salons for quality services

Friday, March 24, 2023

Former Minister of Health, Dr Daniel Ngamije, is embarking on a new challenge as the head of the Global Malaria Program. Courtesy

Ngamije delighted by new role as head of global Malaria program

Thursday, March 23, 2023

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Global trade is growing green – new report

Thursday, March 23, 2023

Silas Ngayaboshya, the Director-General of Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment who gave a lecture at Mount Kenya University. Courtesy

Varsities urged to promote gender equality

Thursday, March 23, 2023

Thousand Hills Events Ltd Manager Nathan Ntaganzwa speaks about an event dubbed “Rwanda Women in Business Awards (RWIBA) 2023,” scheduled to take place at Kigali Marriott Hotel on Friday, March 24.

FEATURED: Thousand Hills Events celebrates women’s role in economic development

Thursday, March 23, 2023

Chinese President Xi Jinping shakes hands with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, March 21, 2023. Xi on Tuesday held talks with Putin in Moscow. Putin held a solemn welcome ceremony for Xi Jinping at the St. George's Hall. (Xinhua/Xie Huanchi)

Xi's inspiring speech in memories of Russians from two generations

Thursday, March 23, 2023

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Vincent Biruta addresses members of the National Consultative Forum of Political Organizations, in Kigali on Thursday, March 23. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

Rwanda 'very concerned' over possible genocide in Kivu – Biruta

Thursday, March 23, 2023

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Kabuga is not fit to stand trial – forensic psychiatrist

Thursday, March 23, 2023

The Minister of Trade and Industry, Jean Chrysostome Ngabitsinze addresses delegates during the launch on March 20. Courtesy

New €5m initiative to tackle food safety, plant health

Thursday, March 23, 2023

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Seven things you should know about Marburg virus

Thursday, March 23, 2023