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Rwanda's Minister of Local Government, Jean Claude Musabyimana, officially launches the Fortified Whole Grain Alliance (FWGA) in Kigali, on Tuesday, September 3. With him are David Kamau (FWGA), Roy Steiner, Peiman Milani, and Betty Kibaara of the Rockefeller Foundation. Courtesy photo
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PRESS RELEASE: Fortified Whole Grain Alliance sets new ambitious target to combat malnutrition, drive sustainable food systems

Wednesday, September 04, 2024
Rwandans and friends of Rwanda during Rwanda Shima Imana 2015. The 2024 edition of national thanksgiving event, 'Rwanda Shima Imana’, has been postponed to September 29, organisers have announced.
Religion

Rwanda Shima Imana 2024 festival postponed

Wednesday, September 04, 2024
World Health Organization study finds no evidence linking mobile phone use to brain cancer. Internet
Health

WHO study finds no evidence linking mobile phone use to brain cancer

Wednesday, September 04, 2024
The Uganda Police Force has issued a statement regarding the Robert Kyagulany's incident in Wakiso District on September 3. Courtesy.
Africa

Uganda Police explains Bobi Wine ‘shooting' incident, says officers stoned

Wednesday, September 04, 2024
Officials during the launch of African Vegetable Biodiversity Rescue Plan in Kigali on September 3. Courtesy
Environment

$12m needed annually to save endangered African vegetables

Wednesday, September 04, 2024
Nomcebo Zuma, 21, was among hundreds of women and girls who participated in Umhlanga Reed Dance for the monarch on Monday, and she will become King Mswati wife.
Africa

Zuma’s daughter engaged to King Mswati

Wednesday, September 04, 2024
Rwandan postgraduate students Bienvenu Kaboba Ndayambaje, Simeon Rukundo and Evariste Vuguziga, have been awarded the Academic Excellence Award. Courtesy
Education

Rwandan students win top honors at Singapore’s NTU

Wednesday, September 04, 2024
(L-R) Four candidates; Esperance Nyirasafari, Hellen Katushime, Pravda Mfurankunda and Edi-Jones Nkubito. All photos by Craish Bahizi
Elections

PHOTOS: Nyarugenge: Senate candidates pledge to promote jobs for youth, gender equality

Wednesday, September 04, 2024
International

China-Africa cooperation empowers African countries' drive toward modernization

Wednesday, September 04, 2024
Mobile money agents in Kigali. A cross section of people took to social media platforms to share their frustration after failed payments or transfers of money from bank accounts to MoMo on Tuesday, September 3. Photo: File.
Business

Mobile Money: Businesses, individuals speak out on recent disruptions

Wednesday, September 04, 2024
Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, is recovering after sustaining an injury in a violent confrontation with security officers.
Africa

Bobi Wine recovering after violent confrontation with security forces

Wednesday, September 04, 2024
Aircraft are on display at the Egypt International Airshow at El Alamein International Airport in El Dabaa, Matrouh Governorate, Egypt, on Sept. 3, 2024. The first edition of the Egypt International Airshow kicked off on Tuesday at a northern airport in the country, with flight performances by air forces from Egypt, China, and other countries. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)
Africa

PHOTOS: First Egypt International Airshow kicks off with flight performances by Egypt, China air forces

Wednesday, September 04, 2024
Kenyan President William Ruto speaks during an interview with Xinhua in Nairobi, Kenya on Aug. 26, 2024. (Xinhua/Li Yahui)
International

Interview: China-Africa consensus on green growth, peace rock-solid, says Kenyan president

Wednesday, September 04, 2024
The Volcano Belt Water Supply System Project is set to provide access to clean water in Musanze, Nyabihu and Rubavu districts. All photos by Germain Nsanzimana
Health

Over 350,000 to get clean water in volcanic region

Wednesday, September 04, 2024
Equity Group’s 2023 sustainability report underscores its commitment to advancing sustainability through the enhancement of its strategy.
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FEATURED: Equity Group unveils 2023 sustainability report showcasing bold vision, impact

Wednesday, September 04, 2024
A view of the ongoing construction activities of housing blocks to accommodate residents from high risk zones in Cyahafi in Nyarugenge.
Infrastructure

City of Kigali mulls new plan to construct 10,000 affordable houses, upgrade slums

Wednesday, September 04, 2024
President Kagame meets with President Wavel Ramkalawan of Seychelles on the sidelines of the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in China, on September 4. Photos by Village Urugwiro
Africa

FOCAC: Kagame meets Seychelles, Kenya leaders

Wednesday, September 04, 2024
Participants follow a presentation as BPR Bank Rwanda hosted a session at Norrsken House Kigali, on Tuesday, September 3. Emmanuel Dushimimana
Featured

BPR Bank Rwanda engages entrepreneurs, empowers SMEs with key financial insights

Wednesday, September 04, 2024
The couple during the introduction ceremony known as 'Gusaba' of their marriage celebration.
Rwanda

Rubavu: Where parents build houses for children before marriage

Wednesday, September 04, 2024
Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), will run from September 4- 6 in Beijing, China. Courtesy
International

A closer look at Sino-Africa ties ahead of ninth FOCAC Summit

Wednesday, September 04, 2024