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Gender-based violence can take many forms such as intimate partner violence, sexual violence, child marriage, female genital mutilation and so-called ‘honour crimes’. Photo by Alice Kayibanda
Law

Where and how to seek help in case of gender-based violence

Saturday, October 26, 2024
Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Roads and Transport, Davis Chirchir, and EAC Partner States Ministers sign the report of the 19th Sectoral Council on Transport, Communications and Meteorology in Mombasa, Kenya. Also in the photos are the EAC Deputy Secretary General in charge of Infrastructure, Productive, Social and Political Sectors, Andrea Aguer Ariik and Partner States’ Permanent/Principal Secretaries.
Africa

EAC countries urged to eliminate barriers to transportation

Saturday, October 26, 2024
Minister of Interior Dr Vincent Biruta presided over the graduation ceremony of 2,256 new police officers who completed the 20th intake of the Basic Police Course at the Police Training School in Gishari, Rwamagana District on Friday, October 25. Courtesy
Rwanda

Over 2,200 new police officers urged to uphold discipline, professionalism

Friday, October 25, 2024
Officials cut a cake during the official launch of Broadband Systems Corporation's new logo at Kigali Convention Centre. The launch of new logo also marked the celebration of 15 years of operation providing to Rwandans the use the internet and other related services. Courtesy
Featured

FEATURED: BSC unveils new logo, promises internet users new benefits

Tuesday, October 22, 2024
A scene of an incident where a lightning strike claimed the life of one person, along with eight cows and sixteen sheep, during Sunday’s heavy rain in Kirehe District on October 20. Courtesy
Environment

Kirehe: Lightning kills 24-year-old woman, cows and sheep

Monday, October 21, 2024
Mark Cyubahiro Bagabe, the newly appointed Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources. Courtesy
Agriculture

Bagabe, the food safety expert named new agriculture minister

Saturday, October 19, 2024
October 17 marked exactly twenty days since Rwanda declared the Marburg virus outbreak on September 27. Courtesy
Health

Marburg outbreak: What we know 20 days later

Thursday, October 17, 2024
A substandard abattoir in Kamonyi District. RICA recommends that all sorts of slaughtering should be conducted in registered and licensed slaughterhouses, equipped with the necessary tools and personnel for a hygienic and controlled environment.
Health

RICA explains risks in substandard abattoirs

Thursday, October 17, 2024
Col. Nittin Mamgain, Sector North Commander of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (R) and Deputy RDF SpokespersonLt. Col. Simon Kabera during a press briefing in Malakal, on Thursday, October 17.
Africa

UN official lauds Rwandan peacekeepers in South Sudan

Thursday, October 17, 2024
Rwanda has launched the world's first clinical trial for Marburg virus disease treatment. Courtesy
Health

Rwanda begins world's first clinical trial for Marburg virus disease treatment

Wednesday, October 16, 2024
WHO Regional Director for Africa Dr Matshidiso Moeti visit Marburg outbreak response sites in Kigali on Wednesday, October 16. Courtesy
Health

WHO Africa chief lauds Rwanda's 'swift' response to Marburg outbreak

Wednesday, October 16, 2024
A view of artist's impression of Nyabugogo wetland that is set to be revamped. Fishing ponds are set to be established as part of the $80 million rehabilitation of five wetlands in Kigali. Courtesy
Environment

Fishing to feature in five Kigali wetlands after $27m rehabilitation

Tuesday, October 15, 2024