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The forum's spokesperson, Abbas Mukama speaks at a meeting on Thursday, June 13, in Kigali. Dan Gatsinzi
Elections

Political parties forum gears up for July elections

Thursday, June 13, 2024
Rwanda's newly appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Olivier Nduhungirehe and his Tanzanian counterpart January Makamba. Courtesy
Africa

Nduhungirehe, Makamba discuss Rwanda, Tanzania ties following ministerial appointment

Thursday, June 13, 2024
Eid al-Adha will be celebrated on Sunday, June 16, with the national prayer of the day being held at Kigali Pelé Stadium starting 6 am.
Religion

Muslims to celebrate Eid al-Adha on Sunday

Thursday, June 13, 2024
Eric Irumva and Gisele Irabizi pose for a photo at Hillside Hope, a centre for the Visually Impaired in Musanze, Musanze, September 2018. Photo: UNDP Rwanda/Alice Kayibanda.
Featured

Shifting perceptions: Celebrating strengths and fostering inclusion for persons with albinism

Thursday, June 13, 2024
A section of Buzinganjwiri forest during its harvesting in Ruli Sector in Gakenke District. Sam Ngendahimana
Environment

Six key changes in Rwanda’s new forest law

Thursday, June 13, 2024
Newly appointed ministers (TOP, left-right): Amb. Olivier Nduhungirehe (Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation);, Yusuf Murangwa (Finance and Economic Planning), Consolee Uwimana (Gender and Family Promotion); and Valentine Uwamaliya (Environment); (BOTTOM, left-right): Dr Vincent Biruta (Interior), Jeanne d'Arc Mujawamariya (Public Service and Labour); Mutesi Rusagara (State, Resource Mobilisation and Public Investment); and Olivier Kabera (State, Infrastructure).
Politics

Kagame names new Finance, Foreign Affairs ministers in mini-reshuffle

Thursday, June 13, 2024
Minister of Education Gaspard Twagirayezu delivers remarks during the launch of Dusangire Lunch Campaign at Groupe Scolaire Kacyiru II on June 12. Courtesy
Featured

Education ministry, Umwalimu SACCO, Mobile Money Rwanda launch 'Dusangire Lunch' drive

Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Bangladesh Army Chief of Staff, General SM Shafiuddin Ahmed meets with Rwanda Defence Force Chief of Defence Staff, Gen Mubarakh Muganga during his three day visit on June 12. Courtesy
International

PHOTOS: RDF’s Gen Muganga in Bangladesh for working visit

Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Members of the United Nations Security Council during a meeting aimed at reaching a comprehensive ceasefire deal to end the war in Gaza on June 10. Courtesy
Africa

African Union welcomes UN Security Council resolution calling for Gaza ceasefire

Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Children work at brick-making site in Kayonza District in September 2023. On June 12 each year, Rwanda joins the international community in observing the International Day Against Child Labour.File
Rwanda

Fight against child labour continues with sharp focus on ‘most guilty’ sectors

Wednesday, June 12, 2024
DR Congo’s minister of defence Guy Kabombo has repeated President Felix Tshisekedi’s threats to attack Rwanda. Courtesy
Security

DR Congo leaders repeat threats to attack, ‘annex’ Rwanda

Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Rwanda’s Ambassador to Switzerland James Ngango presents his letters of credence to President Viola Amherd on Tuesday, June 11. Courtesy
International

Rwandan envoy James Ngango presents credentials to Swiss president

Wednesday, June 12, 2024