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Members of  DR Congo's Tutsi community,  undergo torture in Eastern DR Congo. File
Africa
DR Congo: Global coalition urges UN to act on Congolese Tutsi extermination threat
The partnership between Equity Bank Rwanda and Love Gate Organisation aims to equip women with essential skills in business development and financial management.
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FEATURED: Equity Bank Rwanda, Love Gate Organisation empower women through training, livestock support
A survey by the World Association of News Publishers (WAN-IFRA) found that gender gap in newsrooms globally is persistent. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Rwanda
Gender gap in newsroom leadership persists – report
Frida 2
Music
Movie corner: Best picks to inspire, celebrate Women’s Day
Aline Amike is one Rwandan actresses quickly rising to prominence-courtesy
Cinema
Rwandan actress Amike on acting, fashion, breaking barriers in cinema
Rwanda’s government spokesperson, Yolande Makolo speaks during a past press conference. Olivier Mugwiza
Africa
DR Congo crisis: All that Rwanda wants is security for its people, says Makolo
 European mercenaries surrendered to M23 rebels and were allowed to cross into Rwanda before they were facilitated to take flights to their countries on Wednesday, January 29. Courtesy
Africa
Rwanda criticises Germany, Canada over stance on DR Congo crisis
Participants pose for a group photo at a conference organised by the Dallaire Institute for Children, Peace, and Security’s African Centre of Excellence, Kigali,  from February 19 to 20. Dan Gatsinzi
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Red Hand Day 2025: Tackling child violations, strengthening protection frameworks in Africa
Minister of Health Dr Sabin Nsanzimana (c) joined hundreds of participants at the Night Run – Walk for Change, ahead of the conference on March 2. Courtesy
Health
Experts call for stronger strategies to eliminate NTDs in Africa
The winners in the AI Hackathon challenge at the grand finale held on Sunday, March 2 at Intare Conference Arena. All photos by Craish BAHIZI
Education
Upcountry schools shine at national robotics, AI competition 
Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Olivier Nduhungirehe, has responded to Congolese Prime Minister Judith Suminwa.
Africa
Nduhungirehe slams Congolese PM over Bukavu attack
Rwandan actress and poet Malaika Uwamahoro and Arthur Nkusi star in Fight Like a Girl film-courtesy
Cinema
Weekend lineup: Must-watch Rwandan films, more
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Africa
DR Congo crisis: Rwandan embassy in Sweden responds to Stockholm's summons
Bank of Kigali CEO Diane Karusisi and The Chief Executive of PAPSS, Mike Ogbalu, sign the agreement in Kigali on Wednesday, February 26. Photos by Craish Bahizi
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FEATURED: Bank of Kigali, PAPSS team up to transform cross-border transactions in Africa
Veteran politician Tito Rutaremara has criticised Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi for fuelling the ongoing crisis in the east DR Congo.
Africa
Tshisekedi should be sanctioned for fuelling DR Congo crisis ­­­­—Tito Rutaremara
Residents work at a road maintenance project through VUP. The minimum daily wage for VUP beneficiaries ranges between Rwf1000 and Rwf2500 depending on a district's standard of living.
Rwanda
MPs want hitches in country’s social protection programme addressed
RCA Washington President Andrew Ndayambaje presents to the community members on 2024-2025 progress updates. Courtesy
Security
Rwandans in Washington urged to explain homeland’s concerns about DR Congo crisis
Cybercriminals are now using AI-powered voice cloning to impersonate individuals and scam unsuspecting victims. Internet
Technology
AI voice cloning: How to protect yourself from fraud

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