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The governor said that illegal mines are in different districts of the province but most of them are located in Muhanga and Kamonyi districts. File

Southern Province officials want illegal mining sites put to good use

Monday, April 22, 2024

Newly commissioned officer cadets during a parade at Rwanda Military Academy-Gako on Monday, April 15. Photo by Village Urugwiro

New RDF officers share thoughts on service, patriotism

Saturday, April 20, 2024

Judith Uwizeye, Minister in the Office of the President, addresses MPs during a parliamentary session on April 18. Photo Courtesy

Rwanda wants 80% of NGOs’ budget to ‘directly’ reach vulnerable people

Friday, April 19, 2024

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Dr Vincent Biruta, and UK Home Secretary James Cleverly during the signing of a new migration treaty between in Kigali, December 2023. Mugwiza

Govt mulls legal provisions to implement Rwanda-UK migration treaty

Thursday, April 18, 2024

Miss Rwanda 2016 Jolly Mutesi is among the key speakers of Oxford Africa Conference slated for May 24-25, at Rhodes House, Oxford, UK.

Miss Jolly Mutesi to speak at Oxford Africa Conference 2024

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Tribert Rujugiro Ayabatwa's business ventures spanned several sectors, including in tobacco and real estate. Net photo

Exiled Rwandan industrialist Tribert Rujugiro dies at 82

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Passengers board buses at Nyabugogo taxi park. Private bus operators have expressed frustration over the delayed government’s disbursement of transport subsidies. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Transporters decry delayed gov’t subsidy payments

Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Article26 commemorated a momentous occasion in Kigali as over 100 passionate individuals were officially certified on April 5. Courtesy

Turning dreams into practical skills: Article26 celebrates certified learners’ graduation

Monday, April 15, 2024

Abdallah Utumatwishima, the Minister of Youth and Arts, addresses participants during Ku Gicaniro event on Friday, April 12. Courtesy

Minister urges youth to foster unity, love

Saturday, April 13, 2024

Genocide perpetrators meet with survivors from Nyamasheke on February 29, 2024 After undergoing self-examination and seeking forgiveness from both the survivors and the community before their release.

Reintegration of ex-genocide convicts: a journey of healing, reconciliation

Thursday, April 11, 2024

President Paul Kagame meets with UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak at Downing Street in London on Tuesday April 9. Photo by Village Urugwiro

Kagame, UK Prime Minister discuss migration deal progress

Tuesday, April 09, 2024

Flags of the Commonwealth member states hoisted in Kigali during the CHOGM in June 2022. Photo by Craish BAHIZI

Rwanda to host Commonwealth architects’ association conference

Monday, April 08, 2024

African swine fever has killed about 82 pigs in Rusizi District, officials reported. File

Rusizi: African swine fever kills 100 pigs

Sunday, April 07, 2024

Workers processing tea at Kitabi Tea Factory in Nyamagabe. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Former tea, coffee, horticulture workers claim pension rights

Friday, April 05, 2024

Residents of Gakenke during a mass civil marriage. The proposed change, once adopted, will grant future-to-be partners the right to choose what part of their assets . Courtesy

Family bill: Govt proposes new matrimonial regime

Thursday, April 04, 2024

President Paul Kagame chairs a cabinet meeting that approved several appointments at Rwanda Food and Drugs Authority (RFDA) at Urugwiro Village on April 3. Photo by Village Urugwiro

Cabinet appoints new officials at food and drugs body

Wednesday, April 03, 2024

Minister of Gender and Family Promotion, Valentine Uwamariya.

Minister Uwamariya on Rwanda’s 30-year gender equality journey

Wednesday, April 03, 2024

The Vice Mayor of Rusizi District in Charge of Economic Development, Ndagijimana Louis Munyemanzi, and three other district councilors, have resigned from their posts citing “personal reasons”. Courtesy

Rusizi vice mayor, three district councilors resign

Tuesday, April 02, 2024

School-age children in Rubavu town spotted begging from cars at night. Photo by Germain Nsanzimana

Rubavu: Authorities warn against child exploitation through street begging

Tuesday, April 02, 2024

Regis Rugemanshuro, the Director-General of RSSB .File

Retirees’ body appeals for matching pension with cost of living

Monday, April 01, 2024