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Burundi's information minister Gabby Bugaga was found dead in the morning of Thursday, April 16. Courtesy
International
Mystery shrouds death of Burundi information minister
Thursday, April 16, 2026
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International
PHOTOS: Kagame in Congo-Brazzaville for Sassou Nguesso's inauguration
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Ben (L) and Chance (R) were welcomed by fellow gospel artiste Elyse Bigira on their arrival in France on Tuesday, April 14, before they could proceed to Brussels where they are due to hold a concert on Sunday.
Music
Ben & Chance in Brussels ahead of Sunday’s show
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Usher and Chris Brown just announced a joint tour which will see them do concerts in North America. Net Photo
Music
Usher and Chris Brown announce ‘The R&B Tour’ dates
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
A banking and corporate law expert, Jean Marie Ntakirutinka steps up to lead CM Advocates' Banking and Finance Department, reinforcing its strength in high-value transactions. Photo COURTESY
Rwanda
Career growth: Jean Marie Ntakirutinka rises to Partner at CM Advocates
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Pope Leo during his visit at St. Augustine’s homeland in Algeria on Monday, April 13. Internet
International
Pope Leo visits St. Augustine’s homeland in Algeria
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
The Strait of Hormuz is a waterway between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman.
International
Some tankers exit Strait of Hormuz amid US blockade
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
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Economy
Health, energy costs push inflation to 9.2% in March
Saturday, April 11, 2026
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Kwibuka
Malawi reaffirms global call of ‘Never Again’
Saturday, April 11, 2026
Nigerian artiste Shallipopi is set for his maiden performance in Kigali on May 29. Net
Music
Nigerian singer Shallipopi to perform in Kigali
Monday, April 06, 2026
A US Air Force E-3 Sentry AWACS aircraft refuels from a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft during a mission supporting Operation Epic Fury during the war on Iran, on March 31, 2026 [Handout/US Air Force via Reuters]
International
What is happening on day 36 of US-Israeli attacks on Iran?
Saturday, April 04, 2026
The newly appointed Chief Operating Officer at Rwanda Cooperation Initiative (RCI) Chance Tubane. File
Rwanda
Seasoned comms specialist Chance Tubane joins Rwanda Cooperation Initiative
Friday, April 03, 2026
Rwanda Development Board CEO Jean Guy Afrika, speaks during a past meeting.
Rwanda
New company named to operate national lottery
Friday, April 03, 2026
From left to right: Desire Kachenje, Senior Principal, Investments - Co-Develop, Antoine Sebera, CEO, RISA, Nanjira Sambuli, Senior Advocacy Officer, Africa - Gates Foundation, Lee Naik, CEO & Regional President – TransUnion Africa, and Jean Bosco Iyacu, CEO, AFR on a panel during the 2026 Inclusive Fintech Forum in Kigali.
Featured
Beyond fintech: Why Rwanda is building digital public infrastructure 
Thursday, April 02, 2026
Ggaba Early Childhood Development School where the attack took place. Photo by Uganda Police Force.
International
Four nursery school children killed in stabbing attack in Uganda
Thursday, April 02, 2026
Rwanda’s High Commissioner to New Zealand, Innocent Muhizi, presents his Letters of Credence to the GovernorGeneral of New Zealand, Dame Cindy Kiro, during an official ceremony held on Wednesday, April 1
Rwanda
High Commissioner Muhizi presents credentials to New Zealand Governor General
Wednesday, April 01, 2026
President Kagame meets Mahamoud Thabit Kombo, Tanzania's Minister of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation at Village Urugwiro on Tuesday, March 31. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Rwanda
Kagame, Tanzania foreign minister discuss bilateral ties 
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
BRALIRWA women staff pose for a group photo at the meeting. Courtesy
Featured
BRALIRWA marks Women’s Month, expanding workplace inclusion efforts 
Monday, March 30, 2026

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