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Samuel Dusengiyumva was re-elected as the Mayor of the City of Kigali on Thursday, August 22. Courtesy
Infrastructure

City mayor pledges faster issuance of construction permits

Friday, August 23, 2024
Flowers for export in the collection room at Gishari Flower Park Project, Rwanda's flower export volumes gradually declined between 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 Photo by Sam ngendahimana
Economy

Rwanda flower exports decrease on Russia-Ukraine war

Friday, August 23, 2024
Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Sports, Niyonkuru Zephanie delivers his remarks during a complete two-week Isonga training camp in Nyanza District. August 18 Courtesy
Education

Niyonkuru urges students to balance sports with academic excellence

Friday, August 23, 2024
This festival will showcase Rwanda's diverse educational offerings schools from Uganda and Kenya a platform to highlight their curricula unique Photos Craish Bahizi
Education

Rwanda to host first-ever regional schools’ festival

Friday, August 23, 2024
President Paul Kagame (3rd-right) participated in a ceremonial match with global football leaders and legends to officially open then newly renovated and rebranded Kigali Pele Stadium on March 15, 2023. PHOTO BY OLIVIER MUGWIZA
Infrastructure

City of Kigali announces interim solution for Pelé Stadium lighting issues

Friday, August 23, 2024
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Featured

PRESS RELEASE: BRD launches second sustainability-linked bond

Friday, August 23, 2024
Malawi Electoral Commission is expected to use the new system for conducting voter registration, managing the transfer of voters, and inspecting the voters' register. Net photo
Africa

Malawi adopts new technology for 2025 polls

Friday, August 23, 2024
Botswanan President Mokgweetsi Masisi inspects the 2,492-carat diamond discovered in the Karowe Diamond Mine in north-central Botswana, in Gaborone, Botswana, on Aug. 22, 2024. (Photo by Tshekiso Tebalo/Xinhua)
Africa

PHOTOS: 2,492-carat diamond unearthed in Botswana

Friday, August 23, 2024
Minister of Local Government Jean-Claude Musabyimana.
Religion

Govt bans over 40 religious sects

Friday, August 23, 2024
Some visitors pose for a group photo at Bisoke
Tourism

Beyond gorillas, what else can tourists enjoy in Kinigi?

Friday, August 23, 2024
Thierry Kalisa, Chief Economist of the National Bank of Rwanda shed more light on the move and the state of Rwanda’s economy.

Central Bank chief economist on inflation development, economic growth

Friday, August 23, 2024
Chrstians from different denominations gather to thank God during Rwanda Shima Imana 2015 at Amahoro National Stadium. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Religion

‘Rwanda Shima Imana’ returns after five-year hiatus

Friday, August 23, 2024
A view of Lake Kivu in Rutsiro District/ Photo by Germain Nsanzimana
Environment

REMA reassures public over Lake Kivu methane gas safety

Friday, August 23, 2024
MP Valens Muhakwa, 41, was re-elected Chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC). Photo by Craish Bahizi
Politics

Muhakwa to focus on value for money after re-election as PAC Chair

Friday, August 23, 2024
Christian Kajeneri Mugenzi was elected as new Chairperson of the City of Kigali council.
Politics

Christian Mugenzi elected chair of City of Kigali council

Thursday, August 22, 2024
Kagame hosted the participants at Village Urugwiro on Thursday, August 22.
Education

Don’t stop at medals, Kagame tells Rwandan math talent

Thursday, August 22, 2024
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente presided over the closing ceremony of the 14th Indangamirwa Civic Education Programme on Thursday, August 22, 2024.Courtesy
Rwanda

PHOTOS: PM Ngirente tips youth on civic responsibility, warns against drugs

Thursday, August 22, 2024
Samuel Dusengiyumva was re-elected as the Mayor of the City of Kigali on Thursday, August 22. Courtesy
Politics

Dusengiyumva re-elected mayor of Kigali

Thursday, August 22, 2024
Farmers drying their coffee produce in Ngoma District.Coffee is one of Rwanda’s top agricultural exports.. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Agriculture

Four things Rwanda is doing to increase coffee production

Thursday, August 22, 2024
President Paul Kagame congratulates Denys Prince Tuyisenge who won a gold medal in the Pan African Mathematics Olympiad, at Village Urugwiro on Thursday, August 22. Photos by Village Urugwiro
Education

PHOTOS: Kagame meets Rwandan students who won gold medal in math competition

Thursday, August 22, 2024