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 Alice Umutesi
Alice Umutesi
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
Featured
AOS staff pay tribute to Genocide victims, support survivors in Mwulire
The Blind Side, a 2009 movie which features lead actor Michael Oher
Cinema
Eight movie gems that celebrate motherhood
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Religion
How world leaders reacted to Pope Leo XIV’s election
Wildlife and bird photographer Will Wilson during exercise at the launch of 'the Walk with Will initiative.' Photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured
Wildlife photographer's ‘Walk with Will’ raises cancer awareness, funds for patient support in Rwanda
The government plans to relocate 100 households from areas prone to disasters in Muzo Sector, Gakenke District this year. Courtesy
Environment
Gakenke: 100 households to be relocated from risky areas
A midwife helps a mother after the birth of her newborn in Kigali. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Health
Why Rwanda needs to train 5,000 new midwives in four years
Members of Unity Club Intwararumuri pay tribute to victims of the Genocide agaisnt the Tutsi at Nyamata Genocide Memorial on Friday, May 2. All photos by Craish Bahizi
Kwibuka
Unity Club Intwararumuri honours Genocide victims, urges youth to uphold truth

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