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Farmers have expressed concerns over a weed infestation in a water reservoir that is crucial for rice farming in Gatare and Rwabikino marshlands. PHOTOS BY SAM NGENDAHIMANA
Agriculture

Bugesera: Rice farmers troubled as harmful weed invades key water reservoir

Saturday, December 16, 2023
First Lady Jeannette Kagame addressing over 1000 delegates during a special edition Youth Forum on the national TunyweLess campaign on Friday, December 15. Courtesy
Health

Addressing root causes of alcoholism requires collective effort –First Lady

Saturday, December 16, 2023
According to media reports, the parties to a ceasefire in eastern DR Congo have agreed to a two-week extension. COURTESY
Africa

Eastern DR Congo ceasefire extended for two weeks – reports

Friday, December 15, 2023
Emmanuel Hamez, the CEO of Airtel Rwanda, said that so far, 52,000 smartphones have been distributed, with 3,000 brought specifically to Rubavu District for the event. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Featured

Airtel Rwanda takes second phase of ConnectRwanda campaign to Rubavu

Friday, December 15, 2023
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Featured

PRESS RELEASE: Four Points by Sheraton Kigali!

Friday, December 15, 2023
Students undertake screening at Downtown taxi park.
Featured

Mount Kigali University committed to health community initiatives

Friday, December 15, 2023
Samuel Dusengiyumva is sworn in as the new Mayor of City of Kigali earlier Friday. IGIHE.

City of Kigali gets new Mayor

Friday, December 15, 2023
A segment of Musanze-Rubavu road that was damaged by floods in heavy rains that killed 150 people and destroyed over 6000 houses on May 3. IMF approves $268 million for Rwanda to tackle climate shocks. OLIVIER MUGWIZA
Environment

IMF approves $268 million for Rwanda to tackle climate shocks

Friday, December 15, 2023
The Ugandan contingent under the East African Community Regional Force (EACRF) completed its exit from eastern DR Congo following expiry of the Force mandate on December 8. Courtesy of EACRF.
Africa

DR Congo: Ugandan troops under EAC Regional Force complete exit

Friday, December 15, 2023
Intore Masamba awards a contestant during Art-Rwanda Competition. Ministry of Youth absorbed the arts portfolio, that was previously under the Ministry of National Unity and Civic Engagement. CRAISH BAHIZI
Rwanda

Arts portfolio moved to Ministry of Youth

Friday, December 15, 2023
Cynthia Umutoniwabo, (middle), the chief executive and co-founder of Loopa was awarded Rwf 50 million as the overall winner of Hanga Pitchfest 2023. President Paul Kagame was the chief guest at the event. On the right is Achim Steiner, United Nations Development Programme Administrator. Photo: DAN GATSINZI
Technology

How local start-up is leveraging tech to transform organic waste into fertiliser

Friday, December 15, 2023
Minister of State for Education, Claudette Irere delivers remarks during the event to mark World Teachers’ Day in Kigali on December 14. Courtesy
Education

Govt outlines strategies to eliminate school dropout

Friday, December 15, 2023