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VIDEO: Military students celebrate diversity at culture day

Friday, January 23, 2026

Regretting You. Net Photo

New movies, series to stream this weekend

Friday, January 23, 2026

(L–R) A moderator leads a panel discussion with Bill Gates, the American philanthropist and co-chair of the Gates Foundation, Rwanda’s Minister
of ICT and Innovation Paula Ingabire, and Global Fund Executive Director Peter Sands at the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in
Davos on Wednesday, January 21. Gates announced the $50 million initiative, dubbed Horizon 1000, aimed at deploying AI tools in the health
sector in partnership with African governments and health leaders. Photo: Courtesy.

Why Bill Gates, OpenAI chose Rwanda for $50m AI healthcare initiative

Thursday, January 22, 2026

American billionaire Bill Gates and Co-Chair of Gates Foundation announced on Wednesday, January 21, in a blog post that the $50 million initiative, dubbed Horizon 1000.

Rwanda to benefit from Bill Gates' $50m AI healthcare initiative

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

François Bazaramba, who was convicted of Genocide crimes, has died while serving a life sentence in Finland.

Genocide convict Bazaramba dies in Finnish prison

Sunday, January 18, 2026

Officials pose for a group photo at the launch of the partnership on Thursday.

Rwanda’s seed sector set for growth with partnerships and BK financing

Friday, January 16, 2026

Hurricane Melissa struck the Caribbean region in late October 2025, leaving widespread destruction across several countries, with Jamaica suffering the heaviest impact. Internet

Hurricane Melissa: What awaits RDF engineers in Jamaica

Friday, January 16, 2026

Col Moses Kayigamba, the leader of the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) Engineer Contingent deployed to Jamaica during the Welcoming ceremony on Thursday, January 15. Courtesy

How Rwanda, Jamaica relations evolved over the years

Friday, January 16, 2026

According to the Capital Market Authority (CMA) Rwanda Annual Report 2024-2025, three corporate bond issuances approved between July 2024 and June 2025 raised a combined Rwf46.011 billion. Dan Gatsinzi

What’s driving Rwanda's growth in corporate bond issuances?

Thursday, January 15, 2026

President Paul Kagame poses for a photo with the newly appointed Qatar’s Ambassador Mansour bin Ali Fahad Al-Shahwani Al-Hajri at Village Urugwiro on January 14. Photo by Village Urugwiro

Kagame receives credentials from new Qatar, Japan envoys

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Members of parliament during parliamentary oversight visits to monitor the use of the state budget for the first six months of the 2025-2026 fiscal year. Photos by Craish Bahizi

Kigali: Contractor, budget woes delay key infrastructure projects

Monday, January 12, 2026

Rwanda and Oman sign several memorandums of understanding (MoUs) on Sunday, January 11. Courtesy

PHOTOS: Rwanda, Oman sign key deals in trade, aviation, ICT sectors

Sunday, January 11, 2026

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Olivier Nduhungirehe, and Oman’s Minister of Transport, Communications and Information Technology, Engineer Saeed bin Hamoud Al Maawali. Courtesy

Oman Air to start direct flights to Kigali

Sunday, January 11, 2026

The urban Consumer Price Index rose by 8 per cent in December compared to the same month in 2024. Photos by Craish BAHIZI

Consumer prices up 8% in December

Sunday, January 11, 2026

Eric Ngabonziza Karekezi, the newly appointed Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Capital Market Authority (CMA)

Ex-banker to head Capital Market Authority

Thursday, January 08, 2026

RPF-Inkotanyi Chairman President Kagame speaks during the party’s 17th National Congress held at its headquarters in Rusororo, Gasabo District, on December 19. Photo by Village Urugwiro

RPF to appoint Council of Elders in new reforms

Thursday, January 08, 2026

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Promotional rates for gorilla trekking extended

Monday, January 05, 2026

The Africa Drone Forum (ADF), the continent’s largest network for drone professionals, is scheduled to take place from September 4 to 5. File

Six key technology events coming to Kigali in 2026

Monday, January 05, 2026