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Rwanda's Minister of Justice, Emmanuel Ugirashebuja (centre), and CEO of the Rwanda Governance Board, Doris Uwicyeza Picard (second right) take part in a panel discussion at the International Conference on Genocide held at California State University, Sacramento on November 14-16.

USA: Conference on Genocide renews call to punish deniers, deport fugitives

Monday, November 18, 2024

Energy Private Developers (EPD) and BK Foundation officials pose for a group photo during the signing ceremony in Kigali on November 15. (1)

EPD, BK Foundation to empower households with sustainable lighting, improved cookstoves

Monday, November 18, 2024

From Canada to Kigali, Melku Gebrekristos shares her journey of turning a passion for ice lollies into a thriving business.

Frozen delights: Eritrean-Canadian entrepreneur on transforming excess fruit into tasty treats

Sunday, November 17, 2024

Unity Club organisation is made up of the country's members of the cabinet - present and past - and their spouses.

Championing peace, cultural values among 10 Unity Club forum resolutions

Sunday, November 17, 2024

A nurse uses a poster to explain cervical cancer to a patient in Rwanda. It is a serious disease that poses a significant threat to women’s health worldwide. Photo Courtesy

Rwanda, Sweden reaffirm partnership in fight against cervical cancer

Sunday, November 17, 2024

Tailors on duty at the private garment company Pink Mango, located in the Kigali Special Economic Zone. File

What will it take to increase private investment in Rwanda?

Sunday, November 17, 2024

BK Foundation, in collaboration with iDebate Rwanda, kicked off the second edition of the Money Makeover Challenge on November 16

Teaching financial literacy to young minds: A look at 2nd Money Makeover Challenge

Sunday, November 17, 2024

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Data poised to transform ecosystem management in Eastern, Southern Africa

Sunday, November 17, 2024

United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29)

COP29: Guidelines on how to include small businesses in national climate plans unveiled

Sunday, November 17, 2024

Surgeons go through practical studies at IRCAD Africa's lab in Kigali. Photo by IRCAD Africa.

Rwanda trains 400 African medics in minimally invasive surgery

Sunday, November 17, 2024

Carmen Nibigira, a prominent figure in East Africa’s tourism and hospitality industry, passed away on Saturday, November 16 (2)

Regional tourism champion Carmen Nibigira passes on

Sunday, November 17, 2024

Rwanda China Alumni Organization (RCAO) and Chinese officials gathered for a group photo during the event held in Kigali on November 16

Rwandans, Chinese businesspeople explore ways foster cooperation

Sunday, November 17, 2024

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We shall not compromise on those that want to sabotage our unity - Kagame

Sunday, November 17, 2024

First Lady Jeannette Kagame speaks during the 17th annual forum of Unity Club Intwararumuri, in Kigali, on Saturday, November 16.

First Lady implores leaders to serve with love

Saturday, November 16, 2024

A landscape view of Rugando area in Kigali. Land titles have become a reliable tool for financial transactions, with over 139,700 plots mortgaged for loans totalling $17 billion (approximately Rwf23 trillion) in the country. Photo courtesy

Over 139,000 land parcels mortgaged for $17bn loans

Saturday, November 16, 2024

Former Kirehe District mayor Gerald Muzungu was appointed as interim mayor of Karongi District, on Saturday, November 16. Photo. Courtesy

Muzungu appointed Karongi's interim Mayor

Saturday, November 16, 2024

Valentine Mukase resigned from her position as the Mayor of Karongi District, on Friday, November 15. Photo: Courtesy

Karongi Mayor resigns, 12 officials sacked

Saturday, November 16, 2024

Green Care Rwanda workers sort plastic waste before it is recycled to produce products such as pavers. One of the new startups tackles plastic waste management by incentivizing communities to sort and sell plastic waste instead of disposing of it.

What problems are Rwanda’s new top five startups solving?

Saturday, November 16, 2024

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Scovia Mutesi elected chairperson of Rwanda Media Commission

Friday, November 15, 2024

Heifer Rwanda, Hello Tractor, and the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources officially launched Rwanda’s first-ever Mechanisation Hub in Kayonza District. All photos by Craish Bahizi

Heifer Rwanda, Hello Tractor collaborate to establish Rwanda's first 'Mechanisation Hub' in Kayonza

Friday, November 15, 2024