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 Alice Umutesi
Alice Umutesi
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has requested the organisers of a Congolese musician’s concert due in Paris on April 7 to postpone it.
Africa
UNICEF distances self from April 7 Paris concert
President Kagame during an interview with Mario Nawfal, an American blogger and host of one of the largest social media shows. Courtesy..
Africa
Kagame: DR Congo must accept peace talks with M23
Children at Munini  Early Childhood Development (ECD)  in Nyaruguru District. PHOTO BY OLIVIER MUGWIZA
Health
Early Childhood Development: Rwanda mulls plan to strengthen support for children with disabilities
BPR Rwanda management and staff pose for a photo during a special celebration of the International Women's Day and  the bank’s 50-year legacy. Courtesy
Featured
Nyagatare: BPR Bank Rwanda marks 50 years, reaffirms commitment to women’s empowerment
Elodie Shami, the Director General of Imbuto Foundation, addresses participants during a workshop held on March 10. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Technology
Young entrepreneurs urged to drive lasting social impact
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Rwanda
Kagame, World Bank regional official discuss partnerships
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.
Featured
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
Featured
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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