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The poisonous frog toxin allegedly linked to Navalny’s death

Several European countries, including the United Kingdom, claim that Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was killed using a rare and highly potent toxin derived from the skin of a small…

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All Rwandans to live on 15% of National Land, with only two residential villages per cell

The Ministry of Environment has announced that Rwanda’s revised National Land Use Master Plan designates just 15% of the country’s total surface area for residential settlement. Under the new framework,…

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What was the aim of the MONUSCO chief’s visit to Goma?

The Acting Deputy Head of the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo, MONUSCO, Vivian van de Perre, confirmed that Goma International Airport has reopened after more…

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Rwanda’s National Budget Reduced by Rwf 80.4 Billion

The Chamber of Deputies in Rwanda’s Parliament has approved a reduction of Rwf 80.4 billion in the national budget for the 2025–2026 fiscal year. The adjustment comes after a decrease…

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Rwanda climbs two places globally in fight against corruption

Rwanda has moved up two positions globally in the fight against corruption, according to the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) published by Transparency International. The report shows that Rwanda rose…

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Police monitor drain for five days as suspected thieves attempt to evade arrest

Rwanda National Police, working with the Professional Community Watch (Irondo ry’Umwuga), had spent five days from February 4 to February 9, monitoring a large drainage channel in Nyamirambo where two…

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Burundi was our twin but chose Congo – Kagame

President Paul Kagame has said that Burundians, who historically shared close ties with Rwandans, now they have chosen to realign themselves with Congolese identity—a shift he argues has contributed to…

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REG probes cause of Tuesday evening power blackout

The Rwanda Energy Group (REG) says it is still investigating the cause of a power blackout that plunged many parts of the country into darkness on Tuesday evening, calling on…

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Rwanda Rules Out Goat Milk in National Dairy Strategy

Rwanda will not prioritise goat milk in its national dairy development strategy, despite the existence of high-yield dairy goat breeds suited to drought-prone regions, according to the Rwanda Agriculture and…

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Girls paying the price: Sextortion in Africa’s Education Systems

Transparency International has issued a strong call for African governments and regional institutions to confront sextortion and other forms of gendered corruption that continue to deny millions of female and…

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