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 Emmanuel Ntirenganya
Emmanuel Ntirenganya
 A primary school teacher delivers a lesson at a Catholic primary school in the Gatsata sector, Gasabo District, in Kigali. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Education
English tests: why teachers face possible dismissal
Some participants at the fourth General Assembly of APPN in Kigali, November 12, 2024 (courtesy)
Featured
APPN assembly: Experts hold sustainable public procurement to spur eco-friendly innovation
John Rwangombwa, the Governor of the National Bank of Rwanda (BNR), explains the reasons behind lending rate decisions to parliamentarians on November 18
Economy
Central bank governor Rwangombwa explains lending rate decisions to parliamentarians
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Rwanda
We shall not compromise on those that want to sabotage our unity - Kagame
First Lady Jeannette Kagame speaks during the 17th annual forum of Unity Club Intwararumuri, in Kigali, on Saturday, November 16.
Rwanda
First Lady implores leaders to serve with love
A landscape view of Rugando area in Kigali. Land titles have become a reliable tool for financial transactions, with over 139,700 plots mortgaged for loans totalling $17 billion (approximately Rwf23 trillion) in the country. Photo courtesy
Rwanda
Over 139,000 land parcels mortgaged for $17bn loans
L-R: Narcisse Dushimimana, who was Head of the Mining Regulation and Inspection Department in Rwanda Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board, Spridio Nshimiyimana, who was Forest Management Division Manager in Rwanda Forestry Authority, Germain Musonera who was Policy Analyst in the Government Action Coordination Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister, Jean Pierre Rudatinya, who was Director of the Forest Management Unit in Rwanda Forestry Authority.
Rwanda
PM orders dismissal of four officials from public service
The National Land Authority (NLA) suggests fund to cushion good-faith plot buyers against disputes. Courtesy Photo
Rwanda
Land authority suggests fund to cushion good-faith plot buyers against disputes
Gishwati-Mukura, one of four national parks in the country consists of two separate forests, the larger Gishwati and the smaller Mukura. As of October 25, 2024, new community committees for Rwanda’s national parks will provide locals with a structured role in park management. Photo courtesy
Environment
New community committees for national parks to foster conservation efforts
The World Health Organization (WHO) announced that Rwanda achieved a significant milestone in its efforts to combat the Marburg virus disease outbreak on November 9
Marburg Virus
WHO hails Rwanda Marburg 'milestone'
Some of the people who were granted Rwandan nationality took oath at Gasabo District on November 8, 2024. Courtesy
What does it take to get Rwandan nationality?
Rwanda's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Olivier Nduhungirehe, and his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov,  shake hands after signing the visa waiver agreement for holders of service and
Rwanda
Rwanda, Russia sign visa waiver deal for service, diplomatic passport holders
Kenyan popular journalist Eugene Anangwe is among the 296 people who were granted Rwandan nationality according to an announcement of the Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration, which was published on November 7, 2024
Rwanda
Over 290 people granted Rwandan nationality
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
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
MP Jean Claude Mazimpaka has suggested that cosmetic surgery in Rwanda needs to be regulated. Courtesy
Health
Lawmaker calls for legislation on cosmetic surgery in Rwanda
President Paul Kagame shakes hands with US President Donald J. Trump in 2018 after holding bilateral talks in Davos, Switzerland. Kagame congratulated Trump after his win in the 2024 US presidential election on Tuesday, November 5. Photo/Courtesy
International
Kagame congratulates Trump, looks forward to win-win relations
Indian PM Narendra Modi with Trump at the G7 Summit that took place in August 2019 in Biarritz, France.
In a message he posted on his X page, Modi extended “heartiest” congratulations to Trump on his “historic election victory” in the 2024 US presidential elections (Internet photo).
International
World leaders congratulate Trump on ‘historic' victory 

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