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Access to Finance Rwanda (AFR) has launched the Terimbere MSME Facility, a new platform aimed at connecting Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Rwanda
Featured

Press release: Access to Finance Rwanda launches Terimbere MSME Facility to connect enterprises to tailored growth support

Monday, March 09, 2026
President Paul Kagame poses for a photo with women during his visit in Nyamasheke District on August 27, 2022. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Women

Kagame lauds role of women in national progress

Sunday, March 08, 2026
Rwandan peacekeepers (RWABGVIII) serving under MINUSCA in Bria, Central African Republic today joined fellow peacekeepers and residents of Bria town to celebrate International Women’s Day 2026. Courtesy
Women

CAR: Rwandan peacekeepers celebrate Women’s Day with residents of Bria

Sunday, March 08, 2026
Over 30 Rwandan industries and small and medium enterprises received certification allowing them to trade their products across African markets under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA
Rwanda

What harmonized standard certification means for industries

Sunday, March 08, 2026
The rebel group’s spokesperson Lawrence Kanyuka on Sunday said the handover took place on Monday, March 2, at the Rumangabo barracks in North Kivu province. Courtesy
Africa

AFC/M23 releases 5,000 FARDC soldiers captured on the battlefield

Sunday, March 08, 2026
Angele Buzayire, who will mark 20 years in legal practice next year, is one of the longest-serving female lawyers in Rwanda. Courtesy
Women

Law today has become a vocation for women, says long-serving lawyer

Sunday, March 08, 2026
Diane Ishimwe began cycling as a teenager, few girls in Rwanda were taking part in the sport.
Women

Diane Ishimwe: Woman who found her passion coaching young cyclists

Sunday, March 08, 2026
The East African Community (EAC) congratulates Amb. Stephen Patrick Mbundi on his appointment as Secretary General (2026–2031). Courtesy

Who is Stephen Mbundi, new EAC boss?

Sunday, March 08, 2026
I&M Bank Rwanda CEO poses for a photo with customers during the launch of new Berwa loan product on March 5. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Featured

I&M Bank to empower womenpreneurs through Berwa’s business advisory, Rwf400m loans

Sunday, March 08, 2026
The UAE president interacts with one of the patients during the visit.
International

UAE president visits victims of recent Iran attacks

Saturday, March 07, 2026
The New Times

EAC MPs to receive salaries from their home countries

Saturday, March 07, 2026
Gabon’s ambassador to Rwanda, Sylver Aboubakar Minko Mi-Nseme.
International

Gabonese diplomat woos Rwandan investors

Saturday, March 07, 2026
Museveni (left) shakes hands with Ruto during the handover of the leadership role. Photo by EAC media.

Museveni takes over EAC chairmanship

Saturday, March 07, 2026
The New Times
Economy

Bigger economies set to pay more into EAC budget

Saturday, March 07, 2026
A sign language interpreter helpS a person with disability during a recent meeting. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Rwanda

Deaf Rwandans push for right to drive

Saturday, March 07, 2026
Some of the East African Community (EAC) Heads of State during a recent meeting in Arusha. Courtesy
Economy

EAC unveils customs bond system in Arusha

Saturday, March 07, 2026
Yolande Mukagasana (1st Right) and other participants pose for a photo at the event.
Women

Yolande Mukagasana calls on writers to preserve their stories for the next generation

Saturday, March 07, 2026
Murenzi, Director General of the Rwanda Standards Board (RSB), and Cosmus Mukoyi, Director General of the Standards Association of Zimbabwe, sign the agreement in Kigali on Friday, March 6. Courtesy
Economy

Rwanda, Zimbabwe, Congo-Brazzaville sign agreement to harmonize standards

Saturday, March 07, 2026
President Kagame speaks during the diplomatic dinner hosted at Kigali Convention Centre on Friday, March 6. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Africa

Kagame says Habyarimana's son travelled to Kinshasa to deepen ties with FDLR

Saturday, March 07, 2026
President Kagame speaks during the diplomatic dinner hosted at Kigali Convention Centre on Friday, March 6. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Security

Kagame: Rwanda faces impossible choice to tolerate or defend against FDLR

Saturday, March 07, 2026