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Kenya’s Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was on Thursday, October 17, admitted to a hospital in the capital, Nairobi. Courtesy
Africa

Kenya’s DP Gachagua falls ill, takes no stand at Senate but trial continues

Thursday, October 17, 2024
Senate President Francois Xavier Kalinda, his deputies, Alvera Mukabaramba and Solina Nyirahabimana during the opening session of a two-day retreat at the senate ion Thursday, October 17. Emmanuel Ntirenganya
Rwanda

Rwanda’s five-year development plan takes centre stage during Senators’ retreat

Thursday, October 17, 2024
The City of Kigali has directed residents to use alternative burial sites following the closure of Nyamirambo cemetery in Nyarugenge District. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

What next after closure of Nyamirambo cemetery?

Thursday, October 17, 2024
Burundi’s Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) on Tuesday, October 15, announced the timetable for the country's 2025 legislative. Internet
Africa

Burundi announces 2025 general elections’ timetable

Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Members of Parliament during a parliament session that approved the relevance of the draft law on simplified insolvency for micro and small enterprises (MSEs), on October 7. (courtesy)
Economy

Rwanda initiates bill to ease insolvency for micro, small enterprises

Tuesday, October 08, 2024
A parliamentary committee has rejected a petition calling for a total ban on TikTok in Kenya.
Africa

Kenya: House committee rejects proposal to ban TikTok

Sunday, September 29, 2024
Senators take the oath of office on Thursday, September 26, 2024. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Politics

What Rwandans want Parliament to focus on in new term

Friday, September 27, 2024
The newly elected President of Senate François-Xavier Kalinda greets the audience during the swearing-in ceremony on Thursday, September 26. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Politics

PHOTOS: Re-elected Senate President Kalinda promises to deliver for Rwandans

Thursday, September 26, 2024
Processed gold minerals at Gasabo Gold Refinery in Kigali. The Rwandan government has set a target of about $2.2 billion in annual mineral exports by 2029. Emmanuel Dushimimana
Economy

Rwanda eyes $2bn in annual mineral export earnings by 2029

Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente meets with Sierra Leone’s Chief Minister and Chief Innovation Officer, David Moinina Sengeh in Kigali on August 3. Courtesy
International

PM Ngirente meets Sierra Leone counterpart

Tuesday, September 03, 2024
President Paul Kagame addresses new members of the Chamber of Deputies during the swearing-in ceremony at the parliament on on Wednesday, August 14. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Politics

Kagame tells new MPs to prioritize people’s issues as fifth Chamber of Deputies swears in

Wednesday, August 14, 2024
CLOCKWISE: Hope Tumukunde Gasatura, Jeanne d'Arc De Bonheur, Madina Ndangiza, Valens Muhakwa and Sheikh Mussa Fazil Harerimana.

Parliament: Who is likely to be the next Speaker?

Wednesday, August 14, 2024