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Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Olivier Nduhungirehe and Dominica’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Business, Trade, and Energy, Dr. Vince Henderson during the event in New York.

Rwanda, Dominica ink visa-free deal

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Twenty-six senators are set to serve in the Upper House for a five-year term.

PHOTOS: Who are the 26 senators in fourth legislature?

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Central Bank Governor John Rwangombwa presenting the Monetary Policy and Financial Stability Statement (MPFSS), on Wednesday, September 25. Photos by Craish Bahizi

Rwanda’s economy will grow higher than earlier projected - Rwangombwa

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Beneficiaries during the launch of an initiative aimed at providing young deaf women with essential vocational skills in trades such as tailoring, hospitality, and hairdressing. Courtesy

New initiative to empower deaf women with vocational skills

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Health worker conducts Mpox vaccination activity in Rubavu District. According to RBC, Rwanda has confirmed six cases of mpox to date. Courtesy

How is Rwanda faring in fight against mpox?

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

The Rwanda Agriculture Board (RAB) aims to modernise 85% of Rwanda’s pig farming sector by 2029 up from 20% in 2021.

Timely insemination spurs pig production in Nyamagabe

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

The Minister of ICT and Innovation, Paula Ingabire speaks during a meeting on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly. Rwanda and Singapore introduced the world’s first AI Playbook for Small states in New York City early this week. Photo: Courtesy

5 things to know about Rwanda-Singapore AI “Playbook”

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Kiyanzi Dry Port was created and operationalised as part of the government’s efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19 while facilitating continuous movement of cargo across the region. File

Government seeks private operator for Kiyanzi dry port

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Felix Namuhoranye meets his Seychelles counterpart Commissioner of Police (CP) Ted Barbe, at Rwanda National Police Headquarters on Tuesday, September 24. Courtesy

Rwanda, Seychelles Police chiefs meet to bolster ties

Tuesday, September 24, 2024

World leaders adopted a ground-breaking Pact for the Future to transform global governance , on September 22. Courtesy

What the UN Pact for the Future entails

Tuesday, September 24, 2024

Delegates interact during the continental workshop that focused on expanding Unified Champion Schools (UCS) across Africa. Courtesy

How Special Olympics Rwanda is fighting stigma against children with intellectual disabilities

Tuesday, September 24, 2024

Mountain gorillas from Susa group at Kalisimbi mount in the Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda. Photo by Samuel Ngendahimana

World Gorilla Day: celebrating humans’ closest 'cousins' in Rwanda

Tuesday, September 24, 2024

Gen Mubarakh Muganga, RDF Chief of Defence Staff meets the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) of the Seychelles People’s Defence Forces (SPDF), Brigadier Michael Rosette at RDF Headquarters in Kigali on Tuesday, September 24. Courtesy

PHOTOS: Gen Muganga, Seychelles military chief discuss defence cooperation

Tuesday, September 24, 2024

Some robotics that are used in medical services in Rwanda.

TNT X-space series: Experts explore potential impact of AI on Rwandan cultural values

Tuesday, September 24, 2024

Some of the new female senators. Rwandans are going to be represented by a female majority in the Senate. Courtesy

Rwanda's Senate gets female majority for first time

Tuesday, September 24, 2024

The US Federal Reserve (Fed), the country’s central bank, reduced the benchmark interest rate by 50basis points to 4.875 per cent. COURTESY

What Federal Reserve’s rate cut means for African markets

Tuesday, September 24, 2024

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Rwanda, Bahamas sign visa waiver agreement

Tuesday, September 24, 2024

President Paul Kagame and other dignitaries officially inaugurate BioNTech commercial facility in Kigali on December 18, 2023. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi

A closer look at Rwanda’s new Bioeconomy hub

Tuesday, September 24, 2024

FIFA President Gianni Infantino delivers remarks after his re-elections during FIFA Congress in Kigali on Thursday, March 16, 2023. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

Why Rwanda is a top destination for events, conferences

Tuesday, September 24, 2024

Christian Shema Bagiruwigize (C) receives Vice Chancellor's Honor Roll recognition presented to her by RICA Vice Chancellor Ron Rosati, and Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente, on September 20, 2024. Photos by Craish Bahizi

Top four RICA 2024 graduates share agricultural aspirations

Tuesday, September 24, 2024