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Gasamagera addresses the news conference earlier Friday. PHOTOS BY DAN GATSINZI

RPF says ready to hit campaign trail across 19 venues

Friday, June 21, 2024

The Minister of Finance and Economic Planning Yusuf Murangwa addresses journalists during the presentation of the report on Wednesday, June 19. Photos by Craish Bahizi

Rwanda’s economy grew 9.7% in the first quarter of 2024

Thursday, June 20, 2024

President Paul Kagame speaks to journalists during an interview on the national broadcaster RBA aired on Monday, June 17.
While commenting on what he aspires to do if re-elected to the office, Kagame insisted that people who want to move fast
and reach far will always challenge themselves to do more. Photo: Village Urugwiro.

Democracy is built over time, not decreed – Kagame

Tuesday, June 18, 2024

President Paul Kagame during an interview on the national broadcaster RBA aired on Monday, June 17.

Rwanda will not take responsibility for DR Congo's domestic issues - Kagame

Tuesday, June 18, 2024

President Paul Kagame during an interview on the national broadcaster RBA aired on Monday, June 17.

Kagame calls for African solidarity to overcome global challenges

Monday, June 17, 2024

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

Political parties forum gears up for July elections

Thursday, June 13, 2024

Minister of Trade and Industry Jean Chrysostome Ngabitsinze (2nd R) with officials at the launch of a fertilizer blending factory in Bugesera District on December 20, 2023. Courtesy

Rwanda mulls new 10-year policy to boost economy

Monday, June 10, 2024

Minister of Defence Juvenal Marizamunda awards one of the graduates during the graduation ceremony at RDF staff and Senior Command College in Nyakinama, Musanze District on Friday, June 7.

Senior military officers urged to serve with honour, uphold justice

Friday, June 07, 2024

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VIDEO: 49 military officers graduate at RDF Command and Staff College in Nyakinama

Friday, June 07, 2024

Visitors during a tour of an exhibition during Africa Drone Forum in Kigali on February 5, 2020. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

Inside Rwanda’s proposed multi-billion drone operations hub

Friday, June 07, 2024

President Paul Kagame during a guided tour of BioNTech Facility Mainz, in Germany on March 29, 2022. The firm has secured $145m in a bid to strengthen Africa’s mRNA vaccine ecosystem. Village Urugwiro

BioNTech names three “priority” areas after securing Rwf180bn funding

Tuesday, June 04, 2024

Soraya Hakuziyaremye, the Deputy Governor at Rwanda’s Central Bank during the interview on May 29. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana

Rwanda mulls a digital currency in two years - Central Bank

Monday, June 03, 2024

President Kagame and other dignitaries officially inaugurate BioNTech’s vaccine manufacturing plant in Kigali on December 18, 2023. The plant is set for $145 million in funding. Courtesy

BioNTech's vaccine plant in Rwanda gets over Rwf180bn boost

Friday, May 31, 2024

Central Bank Governor John Rwangombwa, addresses journalists in Kigali on Wednesday, May 29. Rwangombwa said that the Monetary Policy Committee has lowered the benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points to 7 per cent. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana

Why Rwanda’s central bank lowered benchmark rate

Thursday, May 30, 2024

Central Bank Governor John Rwangombwa, and Deputy Governor Soraya Hakuziyaremye address journalists on Wednesday, May 29. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana

Rwanda central bank lowers policy rate to 7%

Wednesday, May 29, 2024

Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente delivers remarks at the opening ceremony of the 4th Small Islands Developing State Conference in Antigua and Barbuda on May 27. Courtesy

Small islands deserve ‘special attention’ against climate crisis, says Ngirente

Tuesday, May 28, 2024

Residents of Gakenke during the event to recieve mobile phones through ConnectRwanda. MTN Rwanda’s Board of Directors has approved a recommendation for a dividend payout of Rwf5,724,860,000 to shareholders. Courtesy

MTN Rwanda investors set for Rwf5.7 billion dividend payout

Tuesday, May 21, 2024

President William Ruto of Kenya speaks at the panel during the Africa CEO Forum. Courtesy.

Africa CEO Forum: Kenya’s Ruto roots for better financing in Africa

Friday, May 17, 2024