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 Jessica Agasaro
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Students who took part in the competition, along with officials, pose for a group photo during the JA Africa Company of the Year competition held in Kigali on November 5. Photos by Kellya Keza.
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Rwanda Coding Academy wins JA Africa Company of the Year competition
Kampala University was honoured with the Leadership and Excellence Award in Accessible Education during the 3rd edition of the African Academia Awards Conference held in Kigali on November 5. Photos by Craish Bahizi.
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Featured: Kampala University wins big at African Academia Awards
The debates grew heated as lawyers discussed the influence of culture and religion on legal interpretation, highlighting the challenges of balancing traditional beliefs with the requirements of the new law.
Rwanda
Lawyers convene over new law regulating healthcare services
The partnership was announced during the three-day Mobile World Congress in Kigali, held from October 21 to 23, 2025, and forms part of the Digital Transformation Centres (DTC) Initiative.
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How Airtel Africa Foundation, partners will boost digital skills in Rwanda
Bank of Kigali CEO Diane Karusisi  cheers with delegates as Bank of Kigali hosted a coffee exporters networking event at Kigali Serena Hotel on Friday, on  October 24. Courtesy
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Bank of Kigali pledges increased support in coffee sector
James Opio’s fight against Uganda’s Isaac Omeda ends in a unanimous draw during the PFL Africa held at BK Arena on October 18-Photo by Olivier Mugwiza.
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Opio reflects on PFL Africa draw, vows stronger comeback
FitnessPoint coaches led live demonstrations of martial arts exercises, interacted with fans, and showcased the brand’s expanding range of fitness services. PHOTOS BY OLIVIER MUGWIZA
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Fitnesspoint showcases martial arts at PFL Africa Championship in Kigali
Officials look how young participants from 30 African countries showcase their talent in mental math and problem-solving. Courtesy
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Rwandan, Ghanaian youngsters beat hundreds at abacus math competition in Kigali
Professional Fighters League (PFL) Africa drew over 4,000 mixed martial arts (MMA) spectators at BK Arena on Saturday, October 18. All photos by Olivier Mugwiza  
Kigali shines as PFL Africa delivers action-packed semifinals
Leaders from across Africa will gather in Madrid, Spain, on October 22–23, 2025, for the Sector Ministers’ Meeting (SMM), a global summit focused on integrating water, sanitation, and climate action.
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Featured: African leaders unite to tackle water, sanitation, and climate crisis
Cameroon-born fighter and Professional Fighters League (PFL) Africa Chairman Francis Ngannou during the interview in Kigali on Friday, October 17. Olivier Mugwiza
Francis Ngannou on how PFL is shaping African fighters' future
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Inside Rwanda’s growing car industry: Volkswagen’s local assembly plant
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Top fighters to watch at PFL Africa semifinals in Kigali
Nana Maxwell (L) and Joffie Houlton will go head to head in the PFL Africa semfinals at BK Arena in Kigali-Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
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We chose Rwanda because of its ‘world-class’ infrastructure--PFL Africa GM
Members of the Indian community at the 2025 Diwali celebration hosted by the Indian Association of Rwanda  at MD Hill Garden in Kibagabaga on Saturday, October 11. Photo by Craish Bahizi
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Bank of Kigali sponsors Diwali celebration, strengthens ties with businesses
I&M Bank Rwanda officials and staff pose for a group photo.
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I&M Bank Rwanda concludes Customer Service Week with week-long engagement, community impact
Prof. Simon Gicharu (right) hands over the Mace, one of the instruments of authority, to Prof. Egara Kabaji. Looking on is Dr Innocent Mugisha (left) Chairman , University Governing Body.
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Prof Egara Kabaji inaugurated as Chancellor of Mount Kigali University
The African Olympiad Academy (AOA)  students pose for a group photo as the academy officially opened its doors for the 2025–2026 academic year. Courtesy
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Africa’s first Olympiad-focused STEM school launched with bold mission

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