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  • Umuganura a symbol of national unity, says Nduhungirehe

    Umuganura a symbol of national unity, says Nduhungirehe

    The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Olivier Nduhungirehe, has urged Rwandans to use Umuganura as a moment to reflect on the country they are building and the legacy they will leave for future generations. Nduhungirehe made the call on Friday, July 7, during Umuganura celebrations in the City of Kigali, where he joined…

  • Perry, Harouna ruled out of RBL Playoffs amid transfer delays

    Perry, Harouna ruled out of RBL Playoffs amid transfer delays

    New signings Will Perry and Abdoulaye Harouna will not be eligible to play for Rwanda Energy Group (REG) in the ongoing Rwanda Basketball League playoffs after their international transfers were not completed before the competition began. The registration window had already closed by the time the transfers were approved, leaving the two players unable to…

  • Products worth Rwf2.6bn seized as crackdown on illicit alcohol widens
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    Products worth Rwf2.6bn seized as crackdown on illicit alcohol widens

    Authorities seized products worth more than Rwf2.6 billion and imposed fines of nearly Rwf360 million a part of a crackdown on illicit alcohol production and distribution, officials said. In the past two weeks, law enforcement agencies inspected 246 production sites, shut down nearly 110 factories, arrested 56 suspects, according to Peter Karake, the Director General in charge…

  • I left my wife and twins behind – why this Nigerian man fled South Africa

    I left my wife and twins behind – why this Nigerian man fled South Africa

    Nigerian Richard Itoro is not sure when he will see his twin children again. Fearing for his safety as the anti-migrant protests cranked up in South Africa this year, the 47-year-old left his family and business behind in Johannesburg and boarded one of the voluntary repatriation flights to Nigeria in June. His is just one…

  • REMA warns of wildfires in Rugezi Marshland as dry spell persists
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    REMA warns of wildfires in Rugezi Marshland as dry spell persists

    The Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA) has urged communities living around Rugezi Marshland to remain vigilant against wildfires as prolonged dry conditions increase the risk of damage to the protected wetland. Dry weather is expected to continue throughout August, with rainfall forecast to remain below the long-term average, according to Meteo Rwanda. The weather agency…