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 Alice Kagina
Alice Kagina
(L-R) Cabinet members Richard Nyirishema, the new Minister of Sports, Minister in charge of Emergency Management Maj. Gen. (Rtd) Albert Murasira, Valentine Uwamariya Minister of Environment, Prudence Sebahizi, the new Minister of Trade and Industry,  and  Christine Nkulikiyinka, the Minister of Public Service and Labour,  took oath of office on Monday, August 19. PHOTOS BY DAN GATSINZI
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Processed gold at Gasabo Gold Refinery at Kigali Special Economic Zone.File
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President Paul Kagame addresses new members of parliament, on August 14. Kagame tasked new MPs to eradicate the disorderliness in faith-based organizations. Photo by Village Urugwiro
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President Paul Kagame addresses new members of the Chamber of Deputies during the swearing-in ceremony at the parliament on on Wednesday, August 14. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza
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MTN Rwanda headquarters in Kigali. MTN Rwanda recorded a 307.1 per cent decline in profit after tax to a Rwf10.5 billion loss during the first six months of 2024.
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A scientist sorts medical marijuna leaves in a plantation. The completion of cconstruction works of the cannabis production facility in Musanze district has been extended to September. Net photo
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Clementine Mukeka, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Her Royal Highness Princess Lindiwe, Eswatini Minister of Home Affairs, sign an agreement on visa exemption for holders of diplomatic and service passports. PHOTO: VILLAGE URUGWIRO
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President Paul Kagame takes the Presidential Oath during the inauguration ceremony at Amahoro Stadium on Sunday,
August 11. In his address, Kagame emphasised that the prevalence of peace in the region is Rwanda’s priority during his
next mandate. Photo: Village Urugwiro
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Thousands of people gather at Amahoro Stadium during the inauguration of President Paul Kagame on Sunday, August 11. Photos by Steven Mugenzi
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Consumer prices in Rwanda increased by 4.9% year-on-year in July. File
Economy
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President of Gabon, Brice Oligui Nguema interacts with Minister of Foreign Affairs Olivier Nduhungirehe on his arrival at Kigali International Airport on Saturday, August 10. Photo by Steven Mugenzi
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Ingrid Karangwayire, Executive Secretary of BK Foundation, delivers her remarks during the signing ceremony on Tuesday, August 6. All photos by Craish Bahizi
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Regis N’Sonde, Executive Director, IMF Africa Group. Photo: Courtesy.
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Worker processing tea at Kitabi Tea Factory in Nyamagabe. Rwanda needs at least $3.4 billion annually for critical investments in structural transformation. Photo by Craish Bahizi
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Jane E. Klinger, a special advisor and senior research conservator at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum who serves as the chairperson of ICMEMOHRI delivers remarks at the meeting in Kigali on July 29. Courtesy
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Freddy Mutanguha, the Aegis Trust CEO and Director of Kigali Genocide Memorial delivers remarks during the conference on Monday, July 29.
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