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 Heritier Bahizi
Heritier Bahizi
Revelers at the Gen Z Comedy Show. It is a fun-packed season for comedy lovers. File photo
Others
Laugh out loud with Rwanda’s finest: Five must-see shows
Children enjoy a meal during the launch of the two-year multisectoral plan that aims to reduce stunting in Musanze District. Courtesy photo
Health
Rwanda launches two-year plan to reduce stunting, improve child nutrition
Some of the 134 refugees and asylum seekers evacuated from Libya on their arrival at Kigali International Airport on Monday, June 12. The group becomes the 14th to arrive in the country since the evacuation began in 2019. According to the Ministry in charge of Emergency Management, the latest group includes Eritreans (64), Sudanese (35), Somalis (15), Ethiopians (17), two Cameroonians and one Malian. They will be accommodated in Gashora Transit Centre in Bugesera District. Courtesy
Africa
Over 130 evacuated from Libya arrive in Rwanda
Tharcisse Muvunyi.
Crime
Genocide perpetrator Muvunyi found dead in Niger
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Rwanda
Kagame, Yo-yo Ma discuss Rwanda’s journey of reconciliation
Some students during a walk to sensitise for avoiding the use of drugs among youth.The campaign aims to provide young people with comprehensive knowledge about the harmful effects of alcohol and drug abuse.
Health
Ministry of Health moves to tackle drug abuse among youth
Moussa Faki Mahammat, Chairperson of the African Union Commission delivers remarks during the opening of the retreat in Kigali on June 8. All photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Africa
PHOTOS: AU retreat seeks to shape Agenda 2063, institutional reforms
Claude Munyangabo, CEO of BK TecHouse and Mulualem Syoum, Chief Executive Officer of AeTrade Group sign the Memorandum of Understanding  at BK TecHouse headquarters on Wednesday, June 7. All photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured
FEATURED: BK TecHouse, AeTrade Group partner to empower MSMEs in Rwanda and Africa
Chief Executive Officer of WASAC, Gisele Umuhumuza gives clarifications on the achievements
during the guided tour of the project at Nzove Water Treatment Plant on June 6. Photos: Craish Bahizi.
Featured
Inside the Rwf26.7 billion Japan-Rwanda water and sanitation projects
Clockwise Celestin Mutabaruka, Dr Vincent Bajinya, Emmanuel Nteziryayo, Celestin Ugirashebuja, Charles Munyaneza are Genocide  fugitives who live in the UK. File
Crime
Busingye calls for action against Genocide fugitives living freely in UK
A panel discussion  on  advancing gender equality and social inclusion during the forum, which began on June 5,it  will continue its deliberations until June 9. Craish Bahizi
Featured
FEATURED: Kigali hosts global forum on gender equality and social inclusion
Traditional Rwandan dance unites generations, as both the young and the old showcase their moves with grace and enthusiasm.
Music
PHOTOS: A revival of Rwandan tradition draws youth and elders together
In this fast-paced technological era, the traditional password is nearing its end.
Technology
The future of passwords: exploring the power of biometric passkeys
The new state-of-the-art church of EAR Remera Parish was inaugurated by Archbishop of the Anglican Church of Rwanda Laurent Mbanda on Sunday , June 4, 2023. All photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Religion
St Peter’s Church marks milestone with multi-million project inauguration
Archbishop of the Anglican Church of Rwanda Laurent Mbanda (C) and Bishop of Kigali Rev Nathan Rusengo Amooti (Left) hand over a certificate of appreciation to Rev Antoine Rutayisire during the inauguration of a new church of EAR Remera Parish in Gasabo on Sunday, June 4. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
PHOTOS: Antoine Rutayisire retires from church leadership
Some of 300 beekeepers and honey producers meet to discuss how  to strategize and collaborate on enhancing honey productivity  in Kigali on Friday, June 2. Courtesy
Business
Rwandan beekeepers unite for increased productivity, quality
CFAO Motors Rwanda officials launch the new brand. The new Virtus is available in two variants, namely Topline and Highline, they’re both powered by a 1.6L petrol engine coupled with a 6-speed automatic transmission.
Featured
FEATURED: CFAO Motors Rwanda launches the Volkswagen Virtus sedan
Rose Mukankomeje, the Director of Higher Education Council.
Education
Varsity scholarships: STEM students are big winners as 21% of applicants miss out

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