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Thousands of Congolese refugees at Kigeme Refugee Camp in Nyamagabe district protest against the genocidal violence committed against Congolese Tutsi in eastern DR Congo. The protest took place on December 12, 2022. Photos by Willy Mucyo

Will Luanda agreement hold this time? Concern about renewed fighting, influx of refugees from DR Congo

Sunday, January 15, 2023

During a week-long campaign aimed at sensitizing dairy farmers to increase milk production dairy farmers have been urged to shift from traditional farming to business oriented farming in Eastern Province. Courtesy

Farmers urged to exploit milk market in Eastern Province

Sunday, January 15, 2023

Rwanda’s Ambassador to the UAE Emmanuel Hategeka joined leaders from DUBUY and Dubai Multi Commodities Centre

Rwanda’s coffee exports to UAE set to grow

Sunday, January 15, 2023

City of Kigali headquarter in Nyarugenge District. Officials will from Monday, January 16, to January 20, provide detailed explanations on who is eligible for land tax exemption. Sam Ngendahimana

City officials to clarify land tax exemption

Saturday, January 14, 2023

The former State Minister in charge of culture Edouard Bamporiki with his lawyers The High Court will, on Monday, January 16, issue its verdict in the appeal case of Edouard Bamporiki. COURTESY

High Court to pass verdict on Bamporiki appeal on Monday

Saturday, January 14, 2023

The family of Late Ken Mugabo during a requiem mass to bid farewell to him at ADEPR Remera. All Photos by Craish Bahizi

PHOTOS: 12-year-old victim of Kicukiro bus accident laid to rest

Friday, January 13, 2023

The National Electoral Commission's chairperson Prof. Kalisa Mbanda has died on Friday, January 13. Sam Ngendahimana

NEC Chairman Prof Kalisa Mbanda passes on

Friday, January 13, 2023

A view of CHIC, one of leading commercial complex in Kigali. A new bill suggests to reduce by half the fines imposed on a taxpayer who declares due tax on time, but does not pay it in the prescribed period. Craish Bahizi

Penalties on late tax payment could be slashed by 50%

Friday, January 13, 2023

The two men were printing counterfeit dollar bills amounting to $100,000, approximately Rwf108.5 million.

Police foils counterfeits worth over Rwf108m in Bugesera

Friday, January 13, 2023

Rwanda’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Amb Claver Gatete delivers remarks during a UN Security Council Open Debate on the Rule of Law in New York, on January 12. Courtesy

Foreign interference in judicial matters undermines rule of law – Rwandan envoy

Friday, January 13, 2023

Regional leaders during DR Congo 's peace talks in Nairobi on November 28, 2022. The fourth round of the dialogue between the DR Congo government and armed groups is set to begin in mid-February. File

Inter-Congolese peace talks to resume in February in eastern DR Congo

Friday, January 13, 2023

Gad Niyomugabo, the father of Late Ken Irakoze Mugabo, and the mother while bidding farewell to him at a requiem mass at ADEPR Remera in Kigali, on Friday, January 13. Photos by Craish Bahizi

PHOTOS: Thousands bid farewell to pupil who died in school bus crash

Friday, January 13, 2023

Agric specialists work in a crop multiplication center in Musanze District. Farmers have raised the need of the new crop varieties that can cope with drought, diseases, pests, and floods. Sam Ngendahimana

Rwanda looks to mobilise $24m for climate friendly crops

Friday, January 13, 2023

Cross border trucks that transport goods from Dal Es Salaam to Kigali at Rusumo.Intra-East African Community trade continues on an upward trajectory after hitting $10.17 billion in September 2022. Dan Nsengiyumva

Trade among EAC countries hits $10 billion

Friday, January 13, 2023

Ken Irakoze Mugabo died on Monday, January 9, aged 12.

'Ken aspired to greatness' – Father eulogises son killed in bus crash

Friday, January 13, 2023

A health worker conducts the Covid 19 mass testing exercise in Kigali on July 23, 2021. The recently bout of flu which intensified during the rainy season left children and adults sick and weak. File

Health official dispels myths around recent bout of flu

Friday, January 13, 2023

A landscape view of Kigali City's residential area. Plots of lands in Kigali that recently turned into residential zones but have not yet acquired basic infrastructure to facilitate planned settlement are likely to be exempted from paying taxes. Sam Ngendahimana

Why some plots of land in Kigali will be exempt from tax

Thursday, January 12, 2023

Vincent Biruta, Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and his Turkish counterpart, Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu sign the agreement in Kigali on Thursday, January 12. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

Why new Rwanda, Turkey deals matter

Thursday, January 12, 2023

Uhuru Kenyatta, Kenya’s former president and facilitator of the East African Community-led peace process in eastern DR Congo, has met with Bertrand Bisimwa in the Kenyan coastal town of Mombasa, on Thursday, January 12.

Kenyatta meets M23 rebel leaders

Thursday, January 12, 2023

Ambassador of China to Rwanda, Wang Xuekun addresses delegates during the ceremony. Photo by Craish Bahizi

PHOTOS: Chinese community in Rwanda celebrate 'Year of Rabbit'

Thursday, January 12, 2023