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Rwanda

MPs task govt to resolve vulnerable Genocide survivors’ issues in six months

Wednesday, March 20, 2024
The East African Development Bank (EADB) faces scrutiny after regional lawmakers called for an investigation. Internet
Africa

East African devt bank under scrutiny following public petition

Wednesday, March 20, 2024
FDLR is encamped right alongside Monusco, DRC military forces, Wazalendo, Russian mercenaries, Burundians Mai-Mai among others.

As Rwanda debates lowering marriage age, keep your eyes on the real crisis

Wednesday, March 20, 2024
A bride and groom during a wedding ceremony. . Sam Ngendahimana
Law

Legally married at 18: Public reacts to proposed legislation

Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Renowned R&B artiste The Ben and Pamela during their civil wedding. According to the new bill a Rwandan who attains the age of 18 years might be allowed to marry legally.
Law

You could legally marry at 18 in Rwanda, new bill proposes

Monday, March 18, 2024
The proposed amendment aims to tackle the problem of marriages entered into primarily for the acquisition of property. Courtesy
Law

Divorce: New draft law proposes unequal property division

Monday, March 18, 2024
A consumer shops for shoes online. Rwanda Inspectorate, Competition and Consumer Protection Authority (RICA) stated that there is a need to build trust in the digital marketplace as Rwanda works to become a cashless economy. Photo Courtesy
Technology

Consumer Rights Day: Rwanda banks on trust in digital market to go cashless

Friday, March 15, 2024
(R-L): Kigali City Mayor Samuel Dusengiyumva, Jimmy Gasore, the Minister of Infrastructure and Minister of Finance Uzziel Ndagijimana. Minister Gasore revealed that the decision to liberalise the sector is aimed to enhance service quality. Photo: Emmanuel Dushimimana
Infrastructure

Liberalization of public transport set to increase competition

Thursday, March 14, 2024
Commuters board a public bus at Nyabugogo taxi park in Kigali. Officials have announced that the new public transport fares will take effect on March 16. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Infrastructure

Push for ‘pay-per-distance’ as public transport fares rise

Thursday, March 14, 2024
The Minister of ICT and Innovation, Paula Ingabire delivers remarks during the Africa e-Governance Conference on March 12 at the Kigali Convention Centre. Courtesy
Technology

ICT minister calls for robust cybersecurity measures in digital governance

Wednesday, March 13, 2024
EALA Speaker Joseph Ntakirutimana (R), receives the petition on public services in the East African Community partner states, from Allana Kembabazi, programme manager at Initiative for Social and Economic Rights (L), in Nairobi, Kenya, as EALA MP Gerald Blacks Siranda Gerald looks on, on March 12, 2024. PHOTOS BY EMMANUEL NTIRENGANYA
Health

Regional parliament petitioned over inadequate healthcare in EAC

Wednesday, March 13, 2024
The Dallaire Institute for Children, Peace, and Security is deeply concerned about the deteriorating security situation in northern Nigeria and condemns in the strongest terms the kidnapping of 287 students. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Featured

End grave violations of school children in Nigeria

Wednesday, March 13, 2024