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RIB Spokesperson Warns Against Online GBV
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RIB Spokesperson Warns Against Online GBV

Frank NtarindwaNovember 27, 2024November 27, 2024

The Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) has cautioned the public about the dangers of gender-based violence (GBV) manifesting on social media,…

Cedrick Mupenzi Wins Rwf50 Million at “Hanga PitchFest 2024
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Cedrick Mupenzi Wins Rwf50 Million at “Hanga PitchFest 2024

Staff WriterNovember 12, 2024November 12, 2024

Cedrick Mupenzi, the founder of the Rwandan startup ‘Sinc Today’, emerged as the grand prize winner of the 2024 Hanga…

Leaders Call For Bold Investments in Africa’s Creative Sector As Youth Connekt Summit Kicks Off in Kigali
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Leaders Call For Bold Investments in Africa’s Creative Sector As Youth Connekt Summit Kicks Off in Kigali

EditorNovember 8, 2024November 8, 2024

Kigali today welcomed hundreds of young innovators, policymakers, and leaders for the launch of the Youth Connekt Africa Summit, one…

Green Climate Fund Approves $28 Million Grant for Green City Kigali Project
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Green Climate Fund Approves $28 Million Grant for Green City Kigali Project

Staff WriterOctober 23, 2024October 23, 2024

The Government of Rwanda has secured a significant milestone in its commitment to sustainable urban development with the approval of…

Rita Ange Kagaju: A Journey of Love, Music, and Self-Discovery
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Rita Ange Kagaju: A Journey of Love, Music, and Self-Discovery

Frank NtarindwaOctober 22, 2024October 22, 2024

Rita Ange Kagaju has always been drawn to the essence of love. It’s a recurring theme in her life and…

Minister Umutoni Champions Policy Reform for Africa’s Film Growth
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Minister Umutoni Champions Policy Reform for Africa’s Film Growth

EditorOctober 10, 2024October 10, 2024

In a compelling speech at the opening ceremony of the 2nd edition of the Africa Cinema Summit, Rwanda’s Minister of…

Rwanda’s First Female Pilot Inducted into ISA+21 Captain’s Club
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Rwanda’s First Female Pilot Inducted into ISA+21 Captain’s Club

Staff WriterSeptember 26, 2024September 26, 2024

Captain Esther Mbabazi, Rwanda’s first female pilot, has etched her name deeper into the annals of aviation history. She has…

Unveiling Rugezi Marsh: Rwanda’s Hidden Biodiversity Treasure
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Unveiling Rugezi Marsh: Rwanda’s Hidden Biodiversity Treasure

Daniel SabitiSeptember 23, 2024September 23, 2024

On a warm September afternoon in Kigali, conservationists, government officials, and curious onlookers gathered at Canal Olympia for the unveiling…

Envoys, Rwandan Diaspora Discuss Role In National Transformation
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Envoys, Rwandan Diaspora Discuss Role In National Transformation

Frank NtarindwaSeptember 23, 2024September 23, 2024

Rwanda’s envoys, alongside presidents of Rwandan Community Abroad (RCA) chapters, came together in a virtual X Space hosted on Sunday,…

U.N. General Assembly Approves ‘Pact for the Future’ to Address Global Challenges
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U.N. General Assembly Approves ‘Pact for the Future’ to Address Global Challenges

Staff WriterSeptember 23, 2024September 23, 2024

The U.N. General Assembly has adopted a comprehensive blueprint aimed at uniting the world’s increasingly fractured nations to confront pressing…

Over 700,000 People Commit Suicide Every Year -WHO
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Over 700,000 People Commit Suicide Every Year -WHO

Staff WriterSeptember 23, 2024September 23, 2024

Suicide is a growing public health concern that continues to claim the lives of over 700,000 people globally every year,…

Harnessing Social Media for Youth Health Advocacy In Rwanda
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Harnessing Social Media for Youth Health Advocacy In Rwanda

Frank NtarindwaSeptember 11, 2024September 11, 2024

The world is increasingly turning to online platforms for information, and healthcare is no exception. Arguably, the rapid growth of…

U.S. vaccine support for MPOX: a step forward, but more needed
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U.S. vaccine support for MPOX: a step forward, but more needed

Aisha AdedunmolaSeptember 4, 2024September 4, 2024

Credit:  Dominic Wabwireh (Africa News) Nigeria made history as the first African country to obtain the mpox vaccine. Last week,…

RDF Honors Retiring Generals, Senior Officers, and Ranks
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RDF Honors Retiring Generals, Senior Officers, and Ranks

Staff WriterAugust 31, 2024August 31, 2024

The Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) has, for the twelfth time, held a send-off ceremony to honour the service rendered by…

Regional Leaders Rally Behind Raila Odinga’s Bid for AU Commission Chair
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Regional Leaders Rally Behind Raila Odinga’s Bid for AU Commission Chair

EditorAugust 28, 2024August 28, 2024

Former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga received a significant show of support from East African leaders as he launched his…

President Kagame Sworn-In, Promises Peace For Rwanda And The Region
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President Kagame Sworn-In, Promises Peace For Rwanda And The Region

Staff WriterAugust 12, 2024August 12, 2024

On August 11, President Paul Kagame was officially sworn in as Rwanda’s Head of State, marking the start of his…

Rwanda Rising: How Kagame Is Driving The Country’s Future Success
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Rwanda Rising: How Kagame Is Driving The Country’s Future Success

EditorAugust 8, 2024August 8, 2024

“The most important lesson our country has learned is to transform challenges into opportunities and to use a little to…

Rwanda Trade Fair Attracts Over 700 Exhibitors From 19 Countries
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Rwanda Trade Fair Attracts Over 700 Exhibitors From 19 Countries

Frank NtarindwaAugust 5, 2024August 5, 2024

The 27th Rwanda International Trade Fair, locally known as “Expo Gikondo”, is in full swing, showcasing a variety of products…

Zimbabwe’s LGBTQI+ Community Is Fighting For Their Right To Exist
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Zimbabwe’s LGBTQI+ Community Is Fighting For Their Right To Exist

Staff WriterJuly 30, 2024July 30, 2024

LGBTQI+ people have long been left out of society in Zimbabwe due to discrimination and violence toward them. In 2006, the…

#RwandaDecides: President Kagame Secures Landslide Victory
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#RwandaDecides: President Kagame Secures Landslide Victory

EditorJuly 16, 2024July 16, 2024

President Paul Kagame, leading the RPF-Inkotanyi coalition, has won the presidential and parliamentary elections held on Monday, July 15, with…

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