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 Hudson Kuteesa
Hudson Kuteesa
A passenger uses Tap&Go card to pay for transport fare. Tap&Go is among digital services developed by Rwandans companies and exported to other countries. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Technology
Can digital services become a key export for Rwanda?
Lab technicians test one of the helmets during the official launch of the facility on Wednesday, December 12. The facility can test 30 to 40 helmets per day. All photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Security
PHOTOS: Rwanda launches Africa’s first motorcycle helmet testing laboratory
Former Member of Parliament Fidele Mitsindo has passed away at the age of 58.
Rwanda
Former MP Fidele Mitsindo passes on aged 58
The drug Rwanda plans to roll out is the long-acting injectable Cabotegravir (CAB-LA), an intramuscular, long-acting form of PrEP.
Health
What to know about Rwanda’s new preventive HIV drug
Passengers board a RwandAir plane at Kigali International Airport. Starting from Thursday, December 5, travelers from Rwanda will no longer be redirected to three designated U.S airports.
Rwanda
US lifts restrictions on travelers from Rwanda
The Archbishop of the Anglican Church of Rwanda Laurent Mbanda, chaired the Rwanda Inter-Religious Council (RIC) meeting  at the headquarters of the Anglican Church of Rwanda, in Kigali on December 3. File
Religion
Religious leaders call out unworthy practice
Director General of Rwanda Biomedical Center, Claude Muvunyi delivers his remarks during the event.
Health
World AIDs Day: Rwanda introduces new preventive measure
Panelists during the East African Law Society (EALS) annual conference and general assembly which concluded on Saturday, November 30 in Uganda. Courtesy
Law
Rwandan lawyers call out ‘politics’ affecting open practice in East Africa
Digital content creators and distributors may be required to label Artificial Intelligence (AI)-generated content, if the proposed media policy is eventually approved in Rwanda.
Technology
Labelling AI-generated content: Why content creators in Rwanda should embrace move
The “right to be forgotten” law, known as the “the right to erasure” is a concept that allows people to request for the removal of specific personal information about them.
Law
What could be the implication of proposed ‘right to be forgotten’ law?
Cameras set up during coverage in Kigali. Regulating artificial intelligence (AI)-generated content is among the expected outcomes of the proposed media policy if approved. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana 
Rwanda
Inside Rwanda’s new proposed media policy
Medics go through a hands-on surgical training session at IRCAD Africa. Besides such training, the facility is also a centre for research especially focusing on minimally invasive surgery. Photo by IR
Technology
Rwandan, French scientists develop AI-based tech for cancer detection
Surgeons go through practical studies at IRCAD Africa's lab in Kigali. Photo by IRCAD Africa.
Rwanda
Rwanda trains 400 African medics in minimally invasive surgery
Erixon Kabera, the vice president of the Rwandan community in Toronto, Canada, died on November 10, 2024. Photo Courtesy
Rwanda
Rwandan man killed by Canadian police to be buried Saturday 
New amendments proposed for the law on preventing and punishing money laundering and terrorist financing may introduce significant changes including extended investigation
Law
Money laundering: What Rwanda's new proposed draft law will address
Visitors walk at the Canopy walkway that slides over the forest up to 60 meters high in Nyungwe Forest National Park. It is one of the oldest rainforests in Africa, rich in biodiversity, and spectacularly beautiful.  Sam Ngen
Society
Eight must-visit Rwandan destinations for nature lovers
Rwanda’s Ambassador to China, James Kimonyo speaks during a side event on Tuesday, November 5, at the China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, China. Photo: Courtesy.
Business
Rwandan envoy makes case for more Chinese financing
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

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