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Guinea bans exports of unprocessed gold.

Guinea bans exports of unprocessed gold

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Minister of ICT and Innovation Paula Ingabire speaks during a panel discussion at the inaugural Convention on South-South and Triangular Cooperation held in Kigali on Monday, June 22.

Why technology alone won't drive Africa's digital transformation

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Cross-borders trucks at Rusumo Onse Stop Border Post. Eastern Africa recorded exceptionally strong growth in exports in 2025. Courtesy

Eastern Africa exports grew 14.5% in 2025 - UNECA

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

At least 1,232 households in Rusizi District are set to be compensated to pave the way for land acquisition for the Ruzizi III power plant on the Rwandan side. Courtesy

Over 1,200 households to be compensated for Ruzizi III power project

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Usta Kaitesi speaks during a panel discussion at the inaugural Convention on South-South and Triangular Cooperation held on June 22, in Kigali.

Why developing countries are turning to each other for solutions

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Ecobank Rwanda headquarters in Kigali. Courtesy

Ecobank Rwanda shakes up lending with up to Rwf60m collateral-free loan offer

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Staff and management of KPMG Rwanda observe a moment of silence in honour of victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi at Rebero Genocide Memorial on June 18. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi

At Rebero, KPMG Rwanda honours Genocide victims, roots for courage, unity

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Doctor Jean de Dieu Nsanzimana is a Rwandan general surgeon undergoing specialised training in Israel. Courtesy

Meet Rwandan surgeon preparing to bring specialised heart care home

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Rachel Mwaniki, Project Lead for ACT Expo, speaking during an Industry Soirée held at Pedro’s Coffee in Kigali’s Kiyovu suburb on June 17. Courtesy

ACT Expo 2026: Kigali to host Africa’s biggest coffee, tea expo as buyers eye new deals

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Minister of ICT and Innovation Paula Ingabire delivers her remarks at the Global AI Summit on Africa in Kigali in 2025. File

Inside the newly approved National AI Agency

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Officials poses for a group photo at the inaugural Convention on South-South and Triangular Cooperation, in Kigali on June 22. Kellya Keza

UNDP sees South-South cooperation as key development driver, Rwanda as model

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

CMA Rwanda’s Chief Executive Officer, Romeo Ngarambe and the Director General of SEC Nigeria, Dr. Emomotimi Agamato during the signing ceremony in Kigali, Monday, June 22. Courtesy

CMA Rwanda, SEC Nigeria seal deal to advance African capital markets

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Prateek Suri, Chairman of Maser Group.

Prateek Suri: Why AI needs concrete before it needs code

Monday, June 22, 2026

The agreement was signed on Monday, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, where Rwanda was represented by the Minister of Disaster Management and Refugees, Maj. Gen. (Rtd) Albert Murasira(2nd L).

10,000 Rwandans could be repatriated from DR Congo in 2026 - officials

Monday, June 22, 2026

Rwanda Defence Force officers donate cows to residents of Kirehe District as part of the 2026 Defence and Security Citizen Outreach Programme. According to officials, more than 900 vulnerable families in Eastern Province are set to benefit from livestock donations. Courtesy

Defence outreach: Kirehe residents welcome livestock donations

Monday, June 22, 2026

Prime Minister Nsengiyumva virtually addresses the opening ceremony of the Lesotho National Leadership Forum, which was officiated by Prime Minister Samuel Matekane of Lesotho on Monday, June 22

PM Nsengiyumva addresses Lesotho leadership forum

Monday, June 22, 2026

Doctors perform a kidney transplant procedure during the launch of kidney transplant surgery services at King Faisal Hospital in Kigali, on May 28, 2023. Courtesy photo.

Kidney transplants performed in Rwanda pass 100 mark

Monday, June 22, 2026

Former Rwanda Football Federation (FERWAFA) Secretary General Adolphe Kalisa, popularly known as Camarade.

Former FERWAFA boss Kalisa's court hearing postponed

Monday, June 22, 2026

Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Olivier Nduhungirehe addresses delegates at the inaugural Convention on South-South and Triangular Cooperation held on June 22, in Kigali. Courtesy

Nduhungirehe urges knowledge transfer at first South-South, Triangular convention

Monday, June 22, 2026

Abiy Ahmed casting his vote.

Ethiopia: PM Abiy’s party wins parliamentary elections

Monday, June 22, 2026