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 Emmanuel Ntirenganya
Emmanuel Ntirenganya
Rwanda’s Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources, Ildephonse Musafiri (R), and his Guinean counterpart Felix Lamah, during signing the agriculture cooperation agreement on June 3, 2024, in Kigali. Courtesy
Agriculture
Rwanda, Guinea-Conakry ink agric deal
Ideal Democratic Party (PDI)'s Second Vice President Fatou Harerimana submits a list of 55 candidates to Oda Gasinzigwa, the Chairperson of National Electoral Commission, on May 22. Ntirenganya
Elections
Over 670 candidates vie for seats in Rwanda’s parliament
President Paul Kagame (R) presents his candidature to the Chairperson of the National Electoral Commission, Oda Gasinzigwa, on May 17, 2024, as he seeks re-election as the Head of State (courtesy)
Elections
2024 Elections: Rwanda’s nine presidential aspirants at a glance
Presidential aspirant Philippe Mpayimana (R) presents his candidature to the Chairperson of the National Electoral Commission, Oda Gasinzigwa,  in Kigali, on May 30, 2024 (courtesy photo).
Elections
Mpayimana roots for progress in second presidential bid
EALA Speaker Joseph Ntakirutimana speaks during the 17th Meeting of the Bureau of EAC Speakers that was held in Nairobi, Kenya, on May 29, 2024. Courtesy
Africa
EAC parliament forced to postpone key activities due to financial constraints
Visitors interact with an exhibitor who was showcasing a Made in Rwanda drone. Rwanda has allocated Rwf2.3 billion in the 2024-2025 fiscal year as initial funding for setting up a Drone Operation Centre. Sam Ngenda
Technology
Rwanda earmarks funds to set up drone operation centre
Chicken are fed at  Agribusiness Solution (ABUSOL) farm in Bugesera District. Sam Ngendahimana
Rwanda
Livestock sector players push for strategic cereal reserve amid high feed cost
The Chairperson of PS Imberakuri, Christine Mukabunani, presents a list of 80 candidates for the parliamentary polls to the Chairperson of the National Electoral Commission, Oda Gasinzigwa.
Elections
PS Imberakuri submits youth dominated list with 80 candidates for parliamentary polls
Ernestine Mukamurara speaks to The New Times after submitting her candidature to the National Electoral Commission for parliamentary elections, on May 24, 2024, in Kigali. Photo by  Emmanuel Ntirenganya
Elections
Why Parliamentary aspirant Mukamurara is championing recognition of unpaid care work
Aerial view of the ongoing construction of Muvumba Dam to serve in irrigation at Gabiro Agrucultural Hub. Construction of Muvumba Multipurpose Dam project was allocated Rwf30 billion. Courtesy
Economy
Ten key projects to be funded under proposed Rwf5.7tn national budget
Elisabeth Niyirora, 57, a secondary school teacher at Hanika high school in Nyanza District, speaks to journalists after submitting her candidature on Thursday, May 23. PHOTOS BY EMMANUEL NTIRENGANYA
Elections
Photos: 57-year-old teacher seeks parliamentary seat in third attempt
Frank Musinguzi (L) shakes hands with the Chairperson of the National Electoral Commission, Oda Gasinzigwa, after submitting his parliamentary candidature on May 22, 2024, in Kigali (courtesy)
Elections
Parliamentary elections: Hotelier eager to rally youth for national development
Ideal Democratic Party (PDI)'s Second Vice President  Fatou Harerimana submits a list of 55 candidates to Oda Gasinzigwa, the Chairperson of National Electoral Commission, on May 22. Ntirenganya
Elections
PDI has come of age, will now field parliamentary candidates - party leader says
Medics durin neurosurgical operation at Kacyiru District Hospital on January 21, 2020. Minister of Health Dr Sabin Nsanzimana revealed that new medical tariffs will be approved in two weeks.
Health
New medical tariffs to be approved in two weeks – health minister
The Chairperson of the National Electoral Commission (NEC), Oda Gasinzigwa (L) receives a list of 65 parliamentary candidates from the Democratic Green Party of Rwanda, represented by its leaders including its chairperson Frank Habineza, and its Secretary-General, Jean Claude Ntezimana, on May 20, 2024, at NEC headquarters in Kigali (courtesy).
Elections
Democratic Green Party of Rwanda fields 65 parliamentary candidates
National Electoral Commission (NEC) Chairperson Oda Gasinzigwa interacts with Green Party President Frank Habineza while submitting his party's candidature in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Elections
Democratic Green Party’s Frank Habineza files his presidential candidature
Social Democratic Party (PSD) Secretary-General Jean-Chrysostome Ngabitsinze submitting the list of his party’s candidates to National Electoral Commission (NEC) Chairperson Oda Gasinzigwa, on Monday, May 20. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Elections
PSD fields 66 candidates for parliamentary elections
Miniers sort mines at Rutongo mining site. The Government of Rwanda seeks to propose tougher penalties under a new draft law on mining. Photo: Craish Bahizi.
Law
Tougher penalties await errant miners in proposed mining bill

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