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 Alice Umutesi
Alice Umutesi
Panelists engage in a discussion during the ceremony  of the International Women's Day on March 25. All photos by Craish Bahizi
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FEATURED: Gender norms, financial barriers still hinder Rwandan women—RWAMREC
Rex Kazadi, a candidate for DR Congo’s December 2023 presidential elections, has joined the Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFCM23) rebellion’s ranks. Courtesy
Africa
DR Congo crisis: Former presidential candidate Rex Kazadi joins AFC/M23 – reports
Alliance fleuve Congo coordinator Corneille Nangaa gestures during a press conference in Goma, the capital of North Kivu Province, in January. Nangaa has appealed to the entire DR Congo diaspora to join the cause for liberating the country.
Africa
AFC/M23 rallies Congolese diaspora to join struggle
Prof. Jean Ngamije, the Vice Chancellor of UNILAK and Philippe Maussire, the Mayor of Avenay Val D’Or during the signing ceremony in Kigali on Friday, March 28. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
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UNILAK, Avenay Val D’Or France, sign MoU to strengthen cultural, educational ties
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Rwanda
Kagame tasks new RIB boss to tackle economic, cyber crimes
AYuTe Africa Challenge Rwanda 2025: Top five finalists and Bootcamp judges. From left to right Muyombano Happy Axel, Niyidukunda Mugeni Euphrosine, Alimas Hakizimana, Muhiza Frank, Tresor Gashonga, Sabina Marie Rose, Malik Shaffy, and Dr. Damien Shumbusho.
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FEATURED: Five agripreneurs advance to AYuTe Rwanda 2025 finals, eyeing Rwf50m prize
Maitre Gims' controversial concert was postponed after Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo claimed that its day, April 7, was 'ill-chosen’.
Crime
Maitre Gims’ controversial April 7 concert postponed
The cast of Gladiator 2 boasts some of Hollywood's biggest names, ranging from legendary actors to up-and-coming star-File
Cinema
Cinema corner: Classic movies on your watchlist this weekend
Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo urged the police prefect to cancel the ‘ill-chosen’ concert.
International
Paris Police Prefect calls for postponement of ‘controversial’ April 7 concert
Genocide monument that was constructed for commemorating the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi,  in France in 2022. Courtesy
Kwibuka
Paris Mayor asks police to stop ‘ill-chosen’ April 7 concert
The top 10 young agritech innovators nominated for the second edition of the AYuTe Africa Challenge Rwanda 2025. The 10 Bootcamp attendees: Niyidukunda Mugeni Euphrosine, Sabina Marie Rose, Tresor Gashonga, Alfred Tuyisingize, Charles Nshimiyimana, Ineza Gakwaya Ketia, Happy Axel Muyombano, Muhiza Frank, Peter Bora Uzima, Kayitare Gisa Patrick. Courtesy
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FEATURED: Top 10 young agritech innovators begin Heifer’s AYuTe Africa Challenge Rwanda boot camp
Rwanda joined the global community in reaffirming its commitment to consumer rights and environmental sustainability as the world marked World Consumer Rights Day (WCRD).
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FEATURED: Rwanda expands Consumer Rights Day into month-long drive for green, clean environment
Access Bank Rwanda Plc, through its W Initiative, has partnered with RBC to provide free breast cancer screenings as part of its International Women’s Day celebrations. Courtesy
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FEATURED: Access Bank Rwanda, RBC collaborate to offer free breast cancer screenings
Night Call
Cinema
Movie picks: Top drama, thrillers to watch this weekend
Dr Laurent Ntaganda, Vice Chancellor of the Catholic University of Rwanda and Hannington Namara, Managing Director of Equity Bank sign the agreement in Kigali on March 20. Photos by Keza
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FEATURED: Equity Bank, Catholic University of Rwanda team up to uplift youth, women
IremboApp is built to simplify access to  services, starting with the most essential services all in one secure place. Discover how Irembo is shaping the future of digital convenience in Rwanda...
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Irembo launches new app to simplify access to essential services
Central Bank Governor Soraya Hakuziyaremye during the presentation of the Monetary Policy and Financial Stability Statement, on Wednesday, March 19. PHOTO BY DAN GATSINZI
Economy
Central bank governor says economy will maintain momentum in 2025
Agency for Aerial Navigation Safety in Africa and Madagascar (ASECNA) has launched a fully-funded scholarship competition for training at the African School of Meteorology and Civil Aviation (EAMAC) in Niamey, Niger. 
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FEATURED: ASECNA launches fully-funded scholarships in air traffic control, meteorology, electronics

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