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The regional force SAMIDRC was deployed on December 15 to support the Congolese government restore peace and security in its eastern region and deal with armed groups. Courtesy
Africa

South Africa opposition party calls country's deployment to DR Congo reckless decision

Friday, January 12, 2024
Workers during tea processing activities at Kitabi Tea Company in Nyamagabe District on December 17, 2023. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Economy

Explainer: Key sectors likely to drive Rwanda's economic growth in 2024

Friday, January 12, 2024
Yvonne Kabarokore is set to represent Rwanda at Miss Planet International in Cambodia. Courtesy photos
Showbiz

Yvonne Kabarokore to represent Rwanda at Miss Planet International

Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Workers packing biscuits inside a factory at Kigali Special Economic Zone (KSEZ) in May 2021. Rwanda’s economy is projected to grow by 7 per cent in 2024, up from 6.3 per cent in 2023. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Economy

2024: Rwanda to lead economic growth in East Africa – UN report

Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Police men’s volleyball club head coach Fred Musoni during a training session. Courtesy
Volleyball

Volleyball: Police coach Musoni anticipates ‘exciting’ season

Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Burundi’s Dynamo will particiapate at the fourth edition of Legacy Tournament 2024 taking place from January 25-27. Courtesy
Basketball

Basketball: Legacy Tournament attracts region's top clubs

Tuesday, January 09, 2024
Felix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo was declared “winner” of the DR Congo elections. INTERNET PHOTO

With another five years of Tshisekedi, region can only brace for more chaos and upheaval

Monday, January 08, 2024
Workers sort fresh green beans for export in a packhouse at Kigali Special Economic Zone in Masoro. In 2022-2023, Rwanda exported over 20,000 tonnes of coffee, bringing in nearly $116m. CRAISH BAHIZI
Economy

Rwanda closer to reaching $1 billion agricultural export target

Monday, January 08, 2024
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Dr Vincent Biruta, shakes hands with his Brazilian counterpart, Mauro Vieira, after signing agreements, including visa waiver in Brazil on October 5

A look at Rwanda’s diplomatic ties in 2023

Sunday, January 07, 2024
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Amb. Moussa Faki Mahamat. The AU chief has called for calm and mutual respect to de-escalate the simmering tension between the governments of Ethiopia and Somalia, following the signing of a port access deal between the former and Somaliland.
Africa

AU calls for calm to de-escalate simmering tension between Ethiopia and Somalia

Thursday, January 04, 2024
Gospel singer Israel Mbonyi performing during Icyambu Live Concert second edition, a sold out gospel show that took place at BK Arena on Christmas, December 25, 2023. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Music

Ten Rwandan artistes who lit up 2023

Monday, January 01, 2024
Delegates during End of the year event at Kigali Convention Center on December 30.
Music

Ending the year on a high: How Rwanda’s music industry blossomed in 2023

Monday, January 01, 2024