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President Paul Kagame has said Rwanda cannot continue to be blamed for DR Congo’s problems. Photo by Village Urugwiro

Rwanda cannot carry DR Congo’s burdens, says Kagame

Monday, April 01, 2024

Monique Mukaruliza, Rwanda's former ambassador to Zambia and Malawi, passed away on Saturday, March 30, in the Belgian capital, Brussels. File

‘Gone too soon’: Tributes pour in after Amb Mukaruliza's death

Sunday, March 31, 2024

Monique Mukaruliza. PHOTO BY IGIHE

Rwandan politician Monique Mukaruliza passes on

Saturday, March 30, 2024

3. Christine Nkulikiyinka, Chief Executive Officer of RCI, delivers remarks during a workshop on the psychological effects of GVB on personal and organisational productivity on March 27, in Kigali. Courtesy photos

Why awareness, collaborative efforts are key in eradicating GBV

Thursday, March 28, 2024

Participants who attended the 11th Annual Research Conference pose for a photo on March 27 at the Kigali Marriott Hotel. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana

New study highlights urgent need to address unpaid care work burden

Thursday, March 28, 2024

Nyagatare District officials during a press conference. A substation under construction in Karangazi is expected to efficiently increase power supply in the district and mitigate power shortage issues. Photo: Courtesy.

Nyagatare: Residents appeal for solution to ongoing power cuts

Thursday, March 28, 2024

(L-R) High Commissioner Julie Crowley of Canada, Ambassador Nermine Mohamed Essam Eldin Elshafie El Zawahry of Egypt, and High Commissioner Janet Mwawasi Oben of Kenya. Photos by Village Urugwiro

PHOTOS: New envoys pledge to bolster ties with Rwanda

Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Some of the attendees of the African Youth Employment Clock launch event on March 21 in Kigali

Innovative tool launched to track youth employment

Monday, March 25, 2024

Taxpayers meet Rwanda Revenue Authority's staff at Gisimenti branch. According to RRA, the deadline of declaration is March 31, 2024. Courtesy

What you need to know before tax declaration

Saturday, March 23, 2024

The Minister of Youth and Arts, Dr. Jean Nepo Abdallah Utumatwishima speaks during a panel discussion on March 22 at UR-CST.

Youth Minister urges young Rotarians to lead community service

Saturday, March 23, 2024

IMF mission lead, Ruben Atoyan and Minister of Finance and Economic Planning Uzziel Ndagijimana during a meeting in Kigali , on Friday, March 22. Courtesy.

Rwanda set for new $165 million IMF funding

Friday, March 22, 2024

The Rotary International president, Gordon McInally is expected in Rwanda for a three-day working visit, from March 21-23. Courtesy

Rotary International president visits Rwanda

Wednesday, March 20, 2024

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MPs task govt to resolve vulnerable Genocide survivors’ issues in six months

Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Sophie TCHATCHOUA, the Managing Director of CANAL+ Rwanda, said the new promotion aims at providing people with a wide range of programs to enjoy. Courtesy

CANAL+ launches two new special offers

Sunday, March 17, 2024

Some clients pose for a photo inside Army shop. The government is considering the possibility to include Rwanda Reserve Forces in the beneficiaries of armed forces’ shop (AFOS). Courtesy

Govt mulls plan for reserve forces to benefit from army shop

Saturday, March 16, 2024

Trucks carrying low-quality rice that was confiscated by the Rwanda Revenue Authority park at Dubai Ports World Rwanda in Kigali.

720 tonnes of rice imports seized over quality

Friday, March 15, 2024

Kagame delivers his speech on Sunday, March 10, at the RPF-Inkotanyi headquarters in Rusororo after he was overwhelmingly elected by RPF's extraordinary congress to be the party's flagbearer in the presidential elections slated for July 15. PHOTO BY VILLAGE URUGWIRO

Kagame speaks out on Rwanda after him

Friday, March 15, 2024

Members of parliament follow a presentation of the report. MPs calls for inquiry into gender disparity in job applications. Courtesy

Parliament calls for inquiry into gender disparity in job applications

Thursday, March 14, 2024

‘Driving eTesting System’ unveiled at Busanza driving license test centre, located in Busanza, Kicukiro district on Wednesday, March 13. All photos by Christianne Murengerantwari

PHOTOS: Police unveils ‘e-test driving license system’

Thursday, March 14, 2024

Prime Energy, a local hydropower company, announced the issuance of the first-ever Green Bond in Rwanda worth Rwf9.5 billion, on March 13. Courtesy

Rwanda’s inaugural Green Bond signals market development – experts

Thursday, March 14, 2024