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 Edwin Ashimwe
Edwin Ashimwe
RwandAir Chief Executive Officer Yvonne Makolo addresses journalists on the sideline of the 13th Aviation Stakeholders Convention and the 2nd African Aviation Safety and Operations Summit in Kigali on May 12. Dan GatsInzi
Aviation
RwandAir boss highlights expansion plans, profitability outlook for 2025
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente delivers his remarks  at the  opening of the 13th Aviation Stakeholders Convention and the 2nd African Aviation Safety and Operations Summit underway in Kigali. Dan Gatsinzi
Aviation
Innovation key to unlocking Africa’s aviation potential - Premier Ngirente
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Security
Gen Muganga rallies for African-led security solutions during Uganda visit
Officials pose for a group photo at the Africa Congress of Accountants (ACOA) on Tuesday, May 7
ACOA2025: Who will be Africa’s next generation of accountants?
Officials pose for a group photo at the Africa Congress of Accountants (ACOA) on Tuesday, May 7
Featured
“Restore confidence, create value”: African accountants told at continental congress
Paula Musoni, the Minister of ICT and Innovation  said that Rwanda targets to promote financial inclusion and support economic development through technology.File
Technology
Rwanda’s five-year plan to accelerate fintech adoption
A view of the newly restored forest at Green Gicumbi project. Rwanda is seeking to attract investors to implement its revised Green Growth and Climate Resilience Strategy. Courtesy
Economy
Rwanda woos investors to tap into Rwf3tn green growth agenda
Former members of FDLR undergo a civic training at  Mutobo Demobilisation Centre, in Musanze District in the Northern Province on Wednesday, April 30. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Crime
Stolen childhoods: How FDLR recruits children and arms them with hate
National petroleum storage at Rusororo in Gasabo District. Rwanda is set to expand its national petroleum storage capacity from 66.4 million litres to 334 million litres. File
Economy
Rwanda targets 400% growth in storage capacity under new fuel levy
The African Union had finalized a draft “strategy” to accelerate the Protocol on Free Movement of Persons. File
Africa
African Union moves to fast-track free movement across continent
Andrew Kulayige, Chairperson of the Rwanda Association of Insurers (ASSAR). Courtesy
Business
Should insurance firms merge to address market inefficiencies?
On May 30, shareholders of BK Group Plc will receive their share of the Rwf27.3 billion gross dividend approved by the Board of Directors for the 2024 financial year. CRAISH BAHIZI
Business
BK Group declares Rwf27 billion dividend payout
Africa Space Agency (AfSA) inaugurated its headquarters in Cairo, Egypt. COURTESY
Technology
Africa launches continental space agency: Here is what it means
Rwanda is set to raise Rwf10 billion through a new 10-year treasury bond (TB). File
Economy
Central Bank issues Rwf10bn treasury bond for infrastructure dev’t
The government is  accelerating efforts to establish a regional satellite assembly, integration, and testing (AIT) hub. File
Technology
Govt pushes space ambitions with new satellite hub
Brig Gen Ezechiel Gakwerere of the genocidal militia FDLR and some  members captured by M23 at the handover event in Rubavu District on Saturday, March 1. Photo Germain Nsanzimana
Security
Kwibuka31: Why FDLR presence in DR Congo poses a regional threat
Massad Boulos, US President Donald Trump’s Senior Advisor for Africa visited the Mutobo Demobilisation Centre in Musanze District , on Wednesday., April 9. Courtesy
International
Trump advisor lauds demobilisation efforts at Mutobo centre
The Secretary General of the East African Community (EAC), Veronica Nduva, lights a candle during the commemoration of the Genocide against the Tutsi in Arusha as they join Rwandans to remember the 1994 Genocide.
Kwibuka
Kwibuka31: EAC sounds alarm on looming genocide signs in region

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