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 Alice Umutesi
Alice Umutesi
The New Times
Education
Education never stops being important, says Kagame
Right To Play has launched a new three-year Early Childhood Development (ECD) project (2025–2027, on Thursday, June 5. Photos by Kellya Keza
Education
Right To Play launches ECD project to increase pre-primary enrollment by 2029
Both parties and officials pose for a group photo at the handover of Heaven Holdings, including The Retreat, Fusion Restaurant and Heaven Restaurant to Hemingways Hospitality in Kigali on June 2. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Business
Kenya’s Hemingways Collection acquires Heaven Holdings
Sidi Ould Tah of Mauritania has been elected President of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB).
Economy
Mauritania’s Sidi Ould Tah elected President of AfDB
Delegates during the high-level dialogue held on the sidelines of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group’s 2025 Annual Meetings on May 28, in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.
Economy
Experts on how Africa can break free from aid, debt dependence
Jide Okeke, the Coordinator of the UNDP Regional Programme for Africa
International
How can Africa’s credit rating agency stay credible, independent?
Jonathan Nzayikorera, Executive Director representing the Eastern Africa Constituency at the African Development Bank.
Economy
Effective policies, investments will drive East Africa’s economic growth – AfDB official
African Development Bank’s (AfDB) African Economic Outlook 2025 shows that Africa’s economic growth is expected to increase from 3.3 per cent in 2024 to 3.9 per cent in 2025, going up to 4.0 per cent in 2026.
Economy
AfDB lowers Africa’s economic growth forecast amid global tariff tensions
African Development Bank (AfDB), President Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, delivers his remarks during the event. Courtesy
Business
AfDB’s Adesina urges incoming president to defend Africa’s interests
The Perks of Being a Wallflower.
Cinema
Weekend watchlist: Eight films that offer insight into mental health
Gunther Vanpraet - Consul of Rwanda in Antwerp delivers his remarks during a commemoration event in Beligium
Africa
Rwanda’s consul points to Belgium’s pro-Kinshasa stance as root of diplomatic crisis
Rose Mukantabana, a lawyer speaks at the meeting as  Xaverine Uwimana, the coordinator of Réseau des Femmes , looks on during a consultative meeting on Tuesday, May 20. Photos by Kellya Keza
Health
NGOs demand safeguards for surrogate mothers in new health bill  
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Technology
How new AI platform seeks to address gaps in legal services
Mental Health medics meet with residents during an awareness compaign. Courtesy
Health
Early signs of mental health struggles you might be ignoring
Delegates pose for a photo during the launch of RS 5602023 Gender Equality – Requirements for Promotion, Implementation.
Featured
Gender Equality Seal upgraded to national standard to drive workplace inclusion
Micheal B. Jordan in the new movie Sinners-Courtesy
Cinema
Weekend watchlist: New movies to stream
Patience Mutesi, the Managing Director of BPR Bank Rwanda (C) said that BPR Bank Rwanda registered a net profit of Rwf29 billion for the financial year 2024.COURTESY
Featured
BPR Bank to pay Rwf4 billion in dividends after strong annual profit
Staff and Management of AOS, a Rwanda-based ICT service provider visited  Mwulire Genocide Memorial in Rwamagana District on Friday, May 9. Photos by Kellya Keza
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AOS staff pay tribute to Genocide victims, support survivors in Mwulire

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