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President Felix Tshisekedi sworn in for a second term. The country has finally formed a government after six months. Courtesy
Africa

DR Congo announces long-awaited government, shake up in defence ministry

Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Donatha Tuyizere, 34, a nurse, submitted her candidature for the July parliamentary elections to the National Electoral Commission (NEC) on May, 27. Courtesy
Elections

Nurse on mission to ‘better engage with citizens’ eyes parliamentary seat

Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Dave Chappelle is expected in Kigali for what will be his first performance in Rwanda on Thursday, May 30. Net photo.
Rwanda

Comedy icon Dave Chappelle to perform in Kigali, tickets sold out

Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Central Bank Governor John Rwangombwa, and Deputy Governor Soraya Hakuziyaremye address journalists on Wednesday, May 29. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Economy

Rwanda central bank lowers policy rate to 7%

Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Fredrick Habamuremyi submits his candidacy ahead of the legislative polls to a NEC official, on Tuesday, May 28.
Elections

Visual impairment does not define capability in parliament, says independent candidate

Wednesday, May 29, 2024
President Paul Kagame greets residents during the citizen outreach in Ruhango District on August 25, 2022. Photo by Village Urugwiro

A Hidden Agenda: Decoding ‘Forbidden Stories’

Wednesday, May 29, 2024
A picture showing Bernadette Mukamihigo's home before and after. Over 900 housing units have been built to provide shelter for the survivors in Rulindo but there is still a need to bridge the gap of over 700 housing units
Housing

Rulindo, partners pledge to address housing issues for Genocide survivors

Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Aerial view of Kigali City.Rwanda on Tuesday, May 28, dismissed a politically motivated media campaign by a journalist’ s organisation called Forbidden Stories. File
Africa

Rwanda dismisses ‘politically motivated’ campaign by Forbidden Stories

Tuesday, May 28, 2024
Candidate Julienne Mukasine, 35, a farmer based in Nyamasheke District wants to contest for a seat in parliament, speaks to journalists after submitting her candidature on Tuesday, May 28.
Elections

Farmer on mission to eradicate stunting in children eyes parliamentary seat

Tuesday, May 28, 2024
A Kirehe District official is being investigated by Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) for allegedly receiving a Rwf500,000 bribe. File
Crime

Kirehe District official arrested over Rwf500,000 bribe

Tuesday, May 28, 2024
A view of the conserved Rugezi wetland which has played a big role in stabilising the water supply for national hydropower generation. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Featured

How Rugezi wetland restoration stabilised hydropower supply

Tuesday, May 28, 2024
A corn field is seen in the suburb of Harare, capital of Zimbabwe, April 3, 2024. (Photo by Shaun Jusa/Xinhua)
Africa

Drought-hit Zimbabwe raises aid appeal to 3.3 bln USD

Tuesday, May 28, 2024