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The proposed amendment aims to tackle the problem of marriages entered into primarily for the acquisition of property. Courtesy
Law

Divorce: New draft law proposes unequal property division

Monday, March 18, 2024
The national flag may no longer be used by a couple exchanging marriage vows should the proposed amendments to the family law be approved by the parliament. File
Law

Marriage vows: New bill seeks to scrap holding national flag

Monday, March 18, 2024
MP Alodie Iradukunda (standing) moves the motion for the recognition of EALA Youth Caucus as a forum for members of the assembly to promote the full participation of youth in programmes and activities of the East African Community, on March 13, 2024, in Nairobi, Kenya (courtesy).
Africa

Why new EALA Youth Caucus matters

Saturday, March 16, 2024
On Tuesday, March 12, Kiyovu Sports announced that they suspended Niyonzima for six months for inciting his colleagues not to play the league game against Etoile de l'Est.
Football

The ‘Seif’ suspension saga: Should Kiyovu temper justice with mercy?

Friday, March 15, 2024
Recalled East African Community (EAC) Secretary General Dr Peter Mathuki. PHOTO _ THE CITIZEN _ NMG
Africa

Ugandan lawyer sues Kenya for recalling EAC boss

Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Some Kinyarwandaphones under torture in Eastern DR Congo. Addressing the root causes of conflicts in eastern DRC,involves dismantling the ideology propagated by the FARDC-FDLR alliance, which has infiltrated the DRC government.

Addressing root causes of armed conflict in eastern DRC

Friday, March 08, 2024
The reality is that women often face the harshest effects of online disrespect, harassment, and cyberbullying.
Women

Empowering women online: Promoting digital respect

Friday, March 08, 2024
In the last three decades, Rwandan women have played major roles in the nation's journey towards liberation, growth, and sustainability. Olivier Mugwiza
Women

How women in uniform epitomise Rwanda’s journey of resilience, transformation

Friday, March 08, 2024
Girls who are beneficiaries of Imbuto foundation support in Musanze District. Courtesy

Invest in women. Accelerate progress!

Friday, March 08, 2024
Rwanda Energy Group technician during electrical installation. The Minister of Infrastructure, Jimmy Gasore, is set to appear in Parliament on Tuesday afternoon to respond to issues related to Rwanda’s electricity production.
Energy

Infrastructure Minister to appear before lawmakers over electricity issues

Tuesday, March 05, 2024
An agric worker sorting potato seedlings at Musanze-based greenhouse. Rwanda, on February 21, promulgated a law governing biosafety. PHOTO BY SAM NGENDAHIMANA

On EAC’s GMO disharmony and little-known GM mosquito research

Monday, March 04, 2024
Agric workers sorting a new Irish potato variety that is grown in a greenhouse in Kinigi Sector in Musanze District. Rwanda, on February 21, promulgated a law governing biosafety, which seeks to ensure that genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are handled, transferred and used safely in the country. PHOTO BY SAM NGENDAHIMANA
Health

Inside Rwanda's biosafety law set to regulate GMOs

Monday, March 04, 2024