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CND project, will cover 250,000 hectares with forest restoration, and expand agroforestry over 2,000 hectares. Photos by Germain Nsanzimana
Environment

Project in pipeline to restore Congo-Nile Divide

Wednesday, May 08, 2024
Togo's ruling party has won a majority in the West African country's regional elections. internet
Africa

Togo's ruling party wins majority in regional elections

Tuesday, May 07, 2024
President Paul Kagame addresses over 7,000 young people from across the country at the 10-year celebration of Youth Volunteers at BK Arena, in Kigali on May 7. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Economy

Development work is not done in isolation, Kagame tells youth volunteers

Tuesday, May 07, 2024
Two staff members of Kenya’s national carrier, Kenya Airways (KQ), who were detained in the DR Congo in late April have been released. Internet
Africa

Kenya Airways staff detained by DR Congo military intelligence freed

Tuesday, May 07, 2024
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has ordered authorities to take emergency response in areas affected by tropical cyclone Hidaya.
Africa

Tanzanian president orders emergency response to cyclone-hit areas

Tuesday, May 07, 2024
Rwanda National Police (RNP) has recalled Nyanza District Police Commander (DPC) Eugene Musonera amidst emerging reports linking him to crimes during the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.
Crime

Nyanza DPC recalled amid reports linking him to Genocide crimes

Tuesday, May 07, 2024
Gen Mbaye Cissé, the Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Senegal, arrives at Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) Headquarters for an official visit on May 6. Courtesy
Security

Senegalese army chief pledges greater security cooperation with RDF

Tuesday, May 07, 2024
Workers on duty during Kigali Infrastructure Project (KIP) that consists of construction roads totaling more than 215 km, which was hindered by funding shortages. Craish Bahizi
Infrastructure

City of Kigali vows to fast-track major road project after budget constraints

Tuesday, May 07, 2024
One of the 26 houses destroyed by landslides on a hill in Gakenke District on Sunday, May 5. Courtesy
Environment

Gakenke landslides demolish 26 houses, destroy crops

Monday, May 06, 2024
BK Group Chief Executive Officer, Beata Habyarimana speaks during a meeting at BK Headquarters in Kigali on January 26, 2023. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Economy

BK Group to hold shareholders meeting on May 22

Monday, May 06, 2024
Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Uzziel Ndagijimana addresses members of parliament both chambers on Monday, May 6. Courtesy
Economy

National budget increases by 11%, climate change among priorities

Monday, May 06, 2024
The Central Bank of Rwanda headquarters in Kigali. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

Rwanda names “sweet spots” for national digital currency

Monday, May 06, 2024