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The headquarters of the United Nations in New York.
International
Burundi’s bid to pick Macky Sall for UN top role collapses after countries break silence
Minister of ICT and Innovation Paula Ingabire , Governor of North Province Maurice Mugabowagahunde and Mayor of Gicumbi Emmanuel Nzabonimpa follow a panel discussion in Gicumbi on March 26. The meeting aims to explore investment and business opportunities and strengthen public-private collaboration.
Tourism
Investors, officials explore Gicumbi’s economic, tourism potential 
The 2026 Africa CEO Forum, scheduled for May 14–15 in Kigali. Dan Gatsinzi
Rwanda
Kigali set to host Africa CEO Forum in May
The artistic impression of an art therapy centre set to be built in Bigogwe in Nyabihu District, Western Province. Photo courtesy
Art
Mental health survivor to set up art therapy centre in Bigogwe
AFC-M23 spokesperson Lawrence Kanyuka speaks to journalists on Tuesday, March 24, 2025. Olivier Mugwiza
Africa
DR Congo: 11 killed in govt coalition attacks on Kalehe, rebels say
Kigali International Airport has been ranked the third best airport in Africa in the 2026 SKYTRAX World Airport Awards. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Infrastructure
Kigali International Airport ranks third best in Africa
The Minister of Public Service and Labour, Christine Nkulikiyinka meets Seychelles Vice-President Sébastien Pillay, to discuss Louise Mushikiwabo’s bid for another term , on Saturday, March 21. Courtesy
International
Francophonie: Minister Nkulikiyinka lobbies Seychelles to back Mushikiwabo's third term
Sheikh Musa Sindayigaya, Mufti of Rwanda,  leads  the prayer at Kigali Pele Stadium on Friday, March 20. All photos by Craish BAHIZI
Religion
Kagame shares message of peace, hope on Eid al-Fitr
Sheikh Musa Sindayigaya, Mufti of Rwanda, addresses Muslims during the prayer at Kigali Pele Stadium. He has called on Muslims to remain consistent in faith and good acts even beyond Ramadan. All photos by Craish Bahizi
Religion
Mufti urges Muslims to uphold faith, good acts long after Ramadan
Some of the 266 genocide convicts, including 101 women, who completed a month-long reintegration programme attend the closing ceremony in Nyamagabe. Photo Courtesy.
Featured
Over 260 Genocide convicts complete unity and resilience course ahead of release
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, meets Minister of Sports Nelly Mukazayire who delivered President Kagame' s message ahead of Louise Mushikiwabo's candidacy on Wednesday March 18. Courtesy
International
Mukazayire meets Senegal president on tour to rally support for Mushikiwabo’s Francophonie bid
Inside Rwanda's Health Intelligence Centre in Kigali. Photo by Kellya Keza
Technology
Why Rwanda needs a water policy for data centres now
Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) has issued a final call to 496 registered vehicle owners to complete ownership transfers within 30 days. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Rwanda
Nearly 500 owners risk losing vehicles over incomplete transfers
The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Nigerian diplomat Ozonnia Ojielo as the new UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Ethiopia.
International
Former UN envoy to Rwanda appointed to Ethiopia
A Rwanda Defence Force contingent of engineers arrive at Kigali International Airport after completing a two-month humanitarian mission in Jamaica on Monday, 
March 16. In his welcome remarks, the Chief of Staff of the Reserve Force, Maj. Gen Alex Kagame, commended the deployment, noting that the 100 officers 
demonstrated RDF values of selflessness, vigilance, discipline and cooperation while supporting recovery efforts following Hurricane Melissa in October 2025. 
Photo: Courtesy
Security
Jamaica hails RDF engineer contingent
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Rwanda
Nduhungirehe in Djibouti to lobby for Mushikiwabo's Francophonie candidacy 
The ongoing construction works at Nyabarongo multi-purpose dam. Sub-Saharan Africa could face a 57 percent shortage of construction project professionals by 2035, a new report shows. Craish Bahizi
Infrastructure
Africa faces shortage of construction project professionals – report
Bank of Kigali CEO Diane Karusisi (2nd L) among panelists during Bank of Kigali’s International Women’s Day celebration on March 13. All photos by Craish BAHIZI
Featured
Inspiring stories mark BK Women’s Day celebration as bank backs female entrepreneurs

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