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Oda Gasinzigwa, the new chairperson of the National Electoral Commission, swearing in on Wednesday, February 15, 2023. The National Electoral Commission is proposing to harmonize the timelines for the upcoming Parliamentary and Presidential elections. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Rwanda

What next after NEC proposes new schedule for next legislative polls?

Wednesday, February 15, 2023
A view of machines being installed at Inyange's milk powder factory in Eastern province's Nyagatare District, one of the leading milk produing districts in Rwanda (courtesy photo)
Economy

$45m milk powder factory to start production in May

Wednesday, February 15, 2023
The annual contest aims at engaging learners in different categories to achieve high language proficiency in English, French, Kinyarwanda and sign language to enhance their reading and writing skills. Courtesy photos
Education

Parents urged to encourage children to write as annual contest returns

Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Solange Umutesi, District Executive Administrator of Kicukiro district, Fidele Nsengiyaremye, Executive Director of GAERG with other GAERG leaders pose for a photo after the campaign. Courtesy photos
Health

New initiative launched to tackle mental health issues, build resilience

Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Aerial view Kigali City in Nyarugenge District. Rwanda up 47 places in new global internet speed report. File
Technology

Rwanda up 47 places in new global internet speed report

Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Delegates at the 42nd Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union (AU) on Wednesday, February 15, 2023, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Africa

AU chief hopes Nairobi, Luanda peace processes can resolve DR Congo crisis

Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Officials pose for a group photo during the launch. The Public sector is urged to participate in projects aimed to boost Rwanda’s climate action plan.
Featured

FEATURED: Applications to fund climate change projects start

Wednesday, February 15, 2023
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Rwanda

Rwanda has lost a great advisor – MPs eulogise colleague Rwigamba

Wednesday, February 15, 2023
President Paul Kagame virtually addresses the 40th Session of AUDA-NEPAD Heads of State and Government Orientation Committee on February 15,2023. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Africa

Kagame outlines Africa’s key challenges at key AU meet

Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Tanzanian Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Investment, Industry and Trade, Ally Gugu. Courtesy
Economy

Tanzania to start trading under AfCFTA

Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Genocide suspect Felicien Kabuga at the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals. Internet
Crime

Kabuga Trial: Father whose children were massacred in Karama school testifies

Wednesday, February 15, 2023
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Africa

Kenyatta to head AU observer mission in Nigeria elections

Wednesday, February 15, 2023
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Law

Rwanda launches electronic court system to ease access to justice

Wednesday, February 15, 2023
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Africa

EU military chief visits Rwanda security forces in Mozambique

Wednesday, February 15, 2023
A damaged bus that was transporting APR FC supporters who were attacked by unknown gangs on the way back to Kigali on Sunday, February 12. Courtesy
Crime

APR seek justice for fans injured in bus attack

Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Oda Gasinzigwa, the new chairperson of the National Electoral Commission. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Politics

NEC wants presidential, parliamentary polls held simultaneously

Wednesday, February 15, 2023
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Security

DR Congo soldiers open fire at Rwanda border post – RDF

Wednesday, February 15, 2023
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Rwanda

MP Fidel Rwigamba dies at 73

Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Kenyan Senator Gloria Orwoba.
Africa

VIDEO: Kenyan senator stains trousers in advocacy for free sanitary pads

Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Uganda Parliament’s Speaker of Anita Among (right) and her deputy Thomas Tayebwa with EALA Speaker Joseph Ntakirutimana (left) during a dinner at Ms Among's residence in Kampala. Net photo
Africa

DR Congo EALA representatives boycott Kampala meeting

Wednesday, February 15, 2023