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Maj Gen Jeff Nyagah speaking at a press conference in Goma, the capital of North Kivu province, on April 18, 2023. He told reporters that the ceasefire enabled by the troops he commanded had significantly enhanced the withdrawal of M23 rebels from areas they occupied. EACRF has recorded a month-long ceasefire between parties to the conflict in eastern DR Congo following the directive of the EAC Heads of State.
Africa

DR Congo: Of an EAC force commander’s exit and mismatched expectations

Saturday, April 29, 2023
Officials from RWAMREC in a group photo. RWAMREC chairperson Venant Nzabonimpa pointed out that a man’s role in Rwandan society was previously confined to putting food on the table but he stressed paternity leave is needed.
Rwanda

Fathers need longer paternity leave; here’s why

Tuesday, April 04, 2023
The audience applauding Mutuyimana on his win
Cinema

Rwandan filmmaker scoops Global Science Film Festival award

Monday, April 03, 2023
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Education

What is Pi Day? The story of the circle

Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Female students interact with women scientists on the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, celebrated in Nyanza District on Saturday, February 11. Experts say that when girls meet and get to learn from women scientists, it motivates them to embrace STEM subjects. All photos by Dan Kwizera
Women

Girls in STEM: Celebrating gains and tackling challenges

Sunday, February 12, 2023
Some female scientists who broke boundaries and made important discoveries throughout history.
Women

PHOTOS: 10 women who made important contributions to science throughout history 

Saturday, February 11, 2023
A scene of tragedy where some congolese extremists in demonstrations turn into systematic attacks and looting of Tutsi property and churches in DR Congo on February 6. Courtesy.
Security

Leaked footage, violence raise fresh questions over Kinshasa's intentions

Wednesday, February 08, 2023
Regional leaders during the third Inter-Congolese dialogue under the EAC-Led Nairobi Process on December 5. Courtesy

Momentary minuscule dots that we are in this universe, why don’t we live in harmony?

Thursday, February 02, 2023
Farmers spray pesticides in a maize plantation in an effort to combat Fall Armyworm last year. According to RAB, at least 90 per cent of the maize and sorghum plantations were highly affected by the pests in Nyamagabe, Nyanza and Muhanga districts. Courtesy
Agriculture

Rwanda changes tack on Fall Armyworms response

Sunday, January 29, 2023
The African Centre of Excellence in Data Science is located in the University of Rwanda-College of Business and Economics (UR-CBE). Photos by Dan Kwizera
Featured

FEATURED: Cenfri, UR move to build data-talent pipeline 

Thursday, January 26, 2023
Eliane Ubalijoro, the new Chief Executive Officer of the Center for International Forestry Research and World Agroforestry. Courtesy
Environment

Rwanda’s Ubalijoro to head global forestry agency

Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Workers sorting new cassava varieties that were multiplied at RAB station in Huye. RAB has already Confined trials for GM cassava and potato to grow the varieties that can resist on pests. Courtesy
Agriculture

Scientists push for GMO seeds as pests threaten crops

Thursday, January 12, 2023