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 Michel Nkurunziza
Michel Nkurunziza
Jeremy Awori, the CEO of Ecobank Transnational Group meets with Central Bank Governor John Rwangombwa during his visit to Rwanda on August 18. Courtesy
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Ecobank Group CEO visits Rwanda 
The East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) has rejected a $5 million budget for translation and interpretation services in the East African Community budget for 2023-2024. Courtesy
Africa
EALA objects to $5m budget for translation services
Rotary Club of Kigali Seniors (RCKS) on August 18 appointed Andrew Rugege as the new president. In his speech, he outlined projects for 2023-2024 which include fighting stunting and malnutrition. Courtesy photos
Health
Rotary Club of Kigali Seniors' mission to curb malnutrition, give health insurance to vulnerable families
Thierry Murangira, RIB's spokesperson said the operation dubbed “Usalama IX” in which the suspects were arrested was carried out from August 14 to 18, 2023. Courtesy
Crime
67 arrested over substandard goods, six factories closed
Minister of ICT Paula Ingabire (c) in a photo with winners as Heifer International Rwanda honored three exceptional young agri-tech innovators in Rwanda on Friday, August 18. All Photos by Craish Bahizi
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Heifer International awards three top young agri-tech innovators
One of houses that were damaged by earthquake in Rubavu in 2021.Nyamagabe, Karongi, Nyamasheke, Rubavu, Rusizi and Rutsiro district have been listed as the districts in highest risk zone with exposure to seismics. File
Rwanda
Rwanda’s six most earthquake-prone districts named
Participants during a group photo during the workshop organized by Association of Microfinance Institutions in Rwanda (AMIR) and Cordaid on August 17. All photos by Dan Gatsinzi
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AMIR, Cordaid to improve smallholder farmers’ access to finance
RSSB Chief Executive Officer, Regis Rugemanshuro(C) with district coordinators of EjoHeza Long Term Saving Scheme at the annual consultative meeting  , on Wednesday, August 16. Emmanuel Dushimimana
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RSSB’s fresh bid to increase subscribers in EjoHeza saving scheme
Tito Rutaremera, a veteran politician, who is also the chairperson of Rwanda Elders Advisory Forum. Courtesy
Rwanda
Tito Rutaremara on how unity is Rwanda’s foundation
A citizen receives her cow to boost her wellbeing during Girinka Program. Craish Bahizi
Rwanda
Govt issues reforms to eradicate malpractices in “Girinka” programme
At least 20 people from the sectors of Rugarama and Kiziguro in Gatsibo district have so far been arrested for illegal mining. Courtesy.
Crime
How illegal miners vandalised Rwf2bn water supply system
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Rwanda to the United Arab Emirates, John Mirenge presents his letters of credence  to President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Wednesday, August, 16. COURTESY
Rwanda
Mirenge presents letters of credence to UAE President
At least 20 people from the sectors of Rugarama and Kiziguro in Gatsibo district have so far been arrested for illegal mining. Courtesy.
Crime
20 arrested over illegal mining
A view of University Teaching Hospital of Butare in Huye District. File
Health
Scientists to investigate high prevalence of epilepsy in Southern Rwanda
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Rwanda
Two Rwandans dead, 24 injured in Jaguar bus accident
The three researchers, each awarded Rwf800, 000, were among 50 who presented their health care innovations to participants during the hospital's inaugural Research Day.
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FEATURED - Research Day: King Faisal Hospital awards best scientists
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Africa
Three dead, eight injured in Jaguar bus accident
The Giants of Africa Basketball Court will be unveiled in Kimisagara Youth Centre on August 19, 2023. Courtesy
Basketball
Inside Giants of Africa Basketball Court at Kimisagara Youth Centre

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