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Minister of Defence Juvenal Marizamunda delivers remarks at the opening of the preparatory conference for the 2023 Peacekeeping Ministerial on Protection of Civilians and Strategic Communications. PHOTOS BY OLIVIER MUGWIZA
Security

Rwanda urges UN to confront misinformation, hate speech

Monday, October 23, 2023
Leopold Munyakazi, one of the key ideologues of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi who started disseminating hate speech targeting the Tutsi in 1990, had evaded justice for 12 years before he was deported from the USA in 2016. In 2018, he was convicted for Genocide revisionism. HRW used Munyakazi's case in their latest report to argue that Rwanda restricts freedom of expression for its citizens. File

Without a leg to stand on, Human Rights Watch still insists on punching down on Rwanda

Saturday, October 21, 2023
R-L: Rwandan trio Fidele Gatete, Jean-Paul Ntambara and Patrick Imanirutabyose ply their trade at Turkish Amputee Football side Pendik Belediyesi. Courtesy
Football

In Amputee Football, there’s ability in disability, say Rwandan pros

Friday, October 20, 2023
EAPC Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Media Council of Kenya, David Omwoyo speaks during the launch of the East Africa Press Council in Arusha, Tanzania on Thursday, October 19. Courtesy
Africa

East African Press Council launched for free, stronger media

Thursday, October 19, 2023
Robert Kayinamura, Deputy Permanent Representative of Rwanda to the UN. Courtesy
Africa

Rwandan envoy condemns Kinshasa’s arming of militias

Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Inside one of irish potato collection in Nyabisindu. Consumers have voiced concerns over significant price hikes in Irish potatoes. Sam Ngendahimana

Are you as tired of costly potatoes as I am? If so, then it’s time we all go electric

Wednesday, October 18, 2023
President Paul Kagame poses for a group photo with officials and delegates at the opening ceremony of the 2023 Mobile World Congress at Kigali Convention Centre on October 17. Addressing over 2500 participants, Kagame said there was an urgent need to address the gaps in mobile access and connectivity, noting that a significant portion of Africans remains offline. Photo: Olivier Mugwiza
Technology

Experts call for “digitalisation of everything” in Africa

Wednesday, October 18, 2023
The majority of sub-Saharan African currencies have depreciated in comparison to the US dollar.

African money is feeling the squeeze due to US interest rates that stay high

Monday, October 16, 2023
An exhibition is underway on the sidelines of the Mobile World Congress Africa on October 25,2022. From October 17 to 19 Rwanda will host The Mobile World Congress at the Kigali Convention Centre. Photo: Craish Bahizi.
Technology

Mobile World Congress Kigali set to accelerate digital innovation, enhance connectivity

Friday, October 13, 2023
After ending the genocide, government focused relentlessly on restoring hope and delivering improvements in the well-being of her citizens. Courtesy

HRW Does Not Own the Copyright on Human Rights

Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Houses belonging to Tutsis were intentionally set ablaze by Government-backed FDLR and Wazalendo militia last week. Internet

As you make a #Stand, spare a thought for the victims of FDLR/Wazalendo violence

Wednesday, October 11, 2023
A view of the newly restored forest in Gicumbi District through a project dubbed 'Green Gicumbi'. Rwanda is set to launch a carbon market framework at the 28th UN Climate Conference (COP28) in December this year. File
Environment

Carbon market: A look at Rwanda’s probable prices

Monday, October 09, 2023