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Rwamagana Solar Power Station, an 8.5MW solar power plant is the fourth-largest in the East African Community. The government is revising its energy policy to expedite its transition to renewable energy. Photo Courtesy 
Energy

Why Rwanda is updating its energy policy

Friday, November 08, 2024
Winnie Mutesi and her husband with their newborn baby at Hospital La Croix du Sud in Kigali, on December 25. Reproductive technologies mean fertility treatments and procedures that assist couples with difficulties conceiving children. File Photo
Rwanda

Surrogacy: Six key proposals in new bill

Thursday, November 07, 2024
Rwanda, in partnership with the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, delivered a shipment of humanitarian assistance destined for Gaza. Courtesy
Rwanda

Rwanda delivers humanitarian assistance to Gaza

Thursday, November 07, 2024
Rwandan and Congolese ministers of foreign affairs on Tuesday, November 5, met at the two countries’ border to discuss peace and security in eastern DR Congo. Photo by Justin Kabumba
Editorial

We need honesty and accountability for sustainable peace in the region

Thursday, November 07, 2024
Electric buses that were brought in last month to shore up the country's green transport sector.  Transport is one of the sectors that will take the lion's share in the country's new climate finance strategy. Photo Courtesy
Environment

Key sectors that will take lion’s share in Rwanda's climate financing

Thursday, November 07, 2024
New Generation Academy (NGA), a nursery, primary, and secondary level school equipped with robotics to help teachers and learners in schools in Kigali, on November 5. Photo Courtesy
Rwanda

Kigali students inspired by new robotics lab

Wednesday, November 06, 2024
Nsabimana was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2003.Photos by Craish Bahizi
Health

Oda Nsabimana: From survivor to advocate for Breast cancer awareness

Wednesday, November 06, 2024
Dr Nsanzimana tables the bill on healthcare services before the lawmakers, on Tuesday, November 5. The draft legislation seeks, among others, to lower the age of consent for healthcare services to 15 with a view to enhancing access and reduce health risks.Photo Courtesy
Health

Govt tables bill allowing contraception for 15-year-olds

Tuesday, November 05, 2024
Rwandan and Congolese ministers of foreign affairs on Tuesday, November 5, met at the two countries’ border to discuss peace and security in eastern DR Congo. Photo by Justin Kabumba
Africa

Rwanda, DR Congo foreign ministers meet at border

Tuesday, November 05, 2024
Pierre Célestin Rwabukumba, RSE Chief Executive speaks at the event
Rwanda

Prime Energy lists inaugural green bond on Rwanda Stock Exchange

Tuesday, November 05, 2024
Vincent Karega, the former ambassador to DR Congo and current ambassador-designate to Belgium, on October 2022.File Photo
Africa

Belgium’s blind spot in a Diplomatic Impasse

Tuesday, November 05, 2024
Health Minister Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana addresses the journalist during a press conference in Kigali on November 4. Photo Courtesy
Health

Health minister explains why Marburg survivors must remain vigilant, prevent transmission

Monday, November 04, 2024