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National carrier RwandAir will commence direct flights to Tel Aviv - Israelu2019s economic and technology hub in June. Sam Ngendahimana.
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RwandAir to commence flights to Israel in June

Tuesday, May 28, 2019
Emmanuel Mibungo, 32 (left), and Paul Muhirwa, 36, were arrested by Ugandan military last month. Here they are speaking to the media in Kigali on May 28, 2019. Jean Chretien Munezero.
Rwanda

Uganda deports two more Rwandans

Tuesday, May 28, 2019
The Congolese Minister for External Trade Matuku (2nd-L) inspecting juices and wine that are manufactured at Urwibutso Enterprise. He called on producers to export products to DR Congo. Ru00e9gis Umurengezi.
Rwanda

DR Congo’s trade minister assures Rwandans of market

Tuesday, May 28, 2019
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Rwanda

Study shows growing violence against children with disabilities

Tuesday, May 28, 2019
Minister for Labour and Public Service Fanfan Rwanyindo speaking at the National Labour Forum at Kigali Conference and Exhibition Village on Tuesday. Courtesy.
Rwanda

Experts discuss impact of technology on job market

Tuesday, May 28, 2019
Lt Gen Frank Mushyo Kamanzi, the outgoing Force Commander of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), bids farewell to senior officers serving under the Mission in Juba yesterday. He is seen here shaking hands with Col. Vincent Mugisha, the Contingent Commander of Rwandan peacekeepers. The Rwandan general returns home after successfully completing his two-year tour of duty as UNMISS Force Commander. He has been replaced by Indian Lt Gen Shailesh Tinaikar. Courtesy.
Rwanda

Gen Kamanzi completes tour of duty as UNMISS Force Commander

Monday, May 27, 2019
Laurencia Mukagatera
Rwanda

Ugandan army abducted my only child – Rwandan mother

Monday, May 27, 2019
The chairperson of the senatorial Standing Committee on Social Affairs, Human Rights and Petitions, Gallican Niyongana, makes a point during the meeting with the Minister for Public Service ad Labour, Fanfan Rwanyindo Kayiranga (left) at parliament yesterday. Sam Ngendahimana.
Rwanda

Senators want govt to equip fresh graduates with entrepreneurial skills

Monday, May 27, 2019
The maize factory will have capacity to process 30 tonnes of maize a day. Sam Ngendahimana.
Rwanda

Nyagatare to build Rwf1.2 bn maize mill

Monday, May 27, 2019
Joseph Singirankabo (in red t-shirt), a relative to Nkerenke, the man who was killed in Tabagwe Sector in Nyagatare District last Friday after he resisted arrest. Nkerenke's body was delivered by Ugandan officials including an area legislator at Gatuna Border Post on May 27, 2019. Emmanuel Kwizera
Rwanda

Uganda urged to release illegally held Rwandans as body of slain suspected smuggler is repatriated

Monday, May 27, 2019
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Rwanda

Smokers in public places beware!

Monday, May 27, 2019
Kigali urban wetlands Mastern Plan will allow investors developing recreational spaces in state owned wetlands in the city such as Masaka, Nyandungu and others (Sam Ngendahimana)
Rwanda

25% of Kigali set aside for recreational spaces

Monday, May 27, 2019
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Rwanda

City pastor murder: Court orders fresh audit into autopsy report

Friday, May 24, 2019
A convicted Genocide perpetrator (left) and survivor embrace during a confession-and-forgiveness event in Kayonza District in October 2017. File.
Rwanda

A call for prior sensitisation on release of Genocide convicts

Friday, May 24, 2019
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Rwanda

Three fallen Rwandan peacekeepers awarded UN medals

Friday, May 24, 2019
Nsabimana (left) consults his lawyer Moise Nkundabarashi in court on Thursday. File.
Rwanda

State-sponsored terrorism should be confronted head-on

Friday, May 24, 2019
Former REB bosses John Rutayisire (left) and Janvier Ismael Gasana (right) have been remanded again. File.
Rwanda

Former REB bosses Gasana, Rutayisire sent back on remand

Friday, May 24, 2019
Left-right: CP Bruce Munyambo, UN Police Advisor Luis Carrilho, and MONUSCO Police Commissioner Abdounasir Awale during the intermission retreat. Courtesy.
Rwanda

UN heads of police peacekeepers upbeat after Kigali retreat

Friday, May 24, 2019
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Rwanda

Gerayo Amahoro: Pedestrians at higher risk on roads, Police say

Friday, May 24, 2019
City of Kigali Mayor Marie-Chantal Rwakazina speaks during the parliamentary healing on Tuesday. Left is the Minister for Local Government Prof. Anastase Shyaka. Craish Bahizi.
Rwanda

Kigali reforms: Experts urge caution as MPs scrutinise Bill

Wednesday, May 22, 2019