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This photo taken with a mobile phone on May 19, 2024 shows a view of Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). An "attempted coup" in Kinshasa was suppressed on Sunday by defense and security forces, said Sylvain Ekenge, spokesperson for the Congolese army. (Str/Xinhua)

"Attempted coup" in Kinshasa suppressed - DR Congo army

Sunday, May 19, 2024

A section of Gishwati road that has been upgraded/Photo by Germain Nsanzimana

Nyabihu: Over 90 km of roads under construction to ease transport for Gishwati farmers

Sunday, May 19, 2024

Panelists during a session dubbed Invest in Rwanda at Africo CEO Forum on May 17. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi

African business tycoons tipped on investment avenues in Rwanda

Sunday, May 19, 2024

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PRESS RELEASE: Access Bank Group, Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation Pledge $300m to Transform Africa’s Economic Landscape

Saturday, May 18, 2024

President Paul Kagame poses for a photo with a delegation from the Royal College of Defence studies of the UK, in Village Urugwiro on Saturday, May 18. Photo by Village Urugwiro

Kagame, UK Royal College of Defence delegation discuss Rwanda’s history

Saturday, May 18, 2024

The Rwandan government on Saturday, May 18, said a Human Rights Watch (HRW) representative was denied entry into its territory after misrepresenting the purpose of her visit. Internet

Rwanda clarifies denial of entry to HRW representative

Saturday, May 18, 2024

Members of NEC staff (L) check documents of one of aspirants who seek to get a parliamentary position among 24 women MPs (30 per cent quota of 80 MPs making up the Lower House), on May 17, 2024, in Kigali

Parliamentary elections: 28 submit candidatures on day one

Saturday, May 18, 2024

Paul Kagame formally submits his candidature for presidency to the Chairperson of the National Electoral Commission, Oda Gasinzigwa on Friday, May 17. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

Population still confident in Kagame for presidency, says RPF Secretary General

Saturday, May 18, 2024

FIFA President Gianni Infantino delivers remarks after his re-elections during FIFA Congress in Kigali on March 16, 2023. Rwanda has been ranked Africa’s 2nd popular destination for conferences. Olivier Mugwiza

Rwanda ranks Africa’s 2nd popular destination for conferences

Saturday, May 18, 2024

Who is Sharon Gatete, Rwanda’s promising gospel diva?

Saturday, May 18, 2024

Delegates pose for a group photo as the African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) officially handed over the restored land to the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) for inclusion in the Volcanoes National Park On May 18.

Restored land expected to improve habitat for mountain gorillas

Saturday, May 18, 2024

Dr. Patrick Awuah, Founder & President Ashesi University delivers his remarks during the commemoration of the Genocide against the Tutsi at Ashesi University on May 17. COURTESY

Ghanaian university to set up monument in remembrance of Genocide against the Tutsi

Saturday, May 18, 2024

President Paul Kagame meets with Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote, on the sidelines of Africa CEO Forum in Kigali , on Saturday, May 18. Photo by Village Urugwiro

Kagame, Dangote discuss investment, intra-Africa trade

Saturday, May 18, 2024

Norbert Mwanangu, General Manager of Retail and Digital Banking at I&M Bank Rwanda, and Manoj Akarah, CEO of Hotpoint, offficially launch ‘Ryoshya Iwawe’ campaign, on Friday, May 17. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana

I&M Bank Rwanda launches ‘Ryoshya Iwawe’ retail campaign

Saturday, May 18, 2024

Nigeria’s industrialist billionaire Aliko Dangote speaks at the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali on May 17. Dangote told over 2,500 delegates atttending the forum that 'nothing is impossible in Africa'. Gatsinzi

Billionaire industrialist Dangote bullish on Africa’s growth

Saturday, May 18, 2024

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2024 polls: RPF, Liberal Party submit parliamentary candidates

Saturday, May 18, 2024

Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente on May 17 met with Guinea's Prime Minister Amadou Oury BAH, who was in Rwanda to attend the 2024 Africa CEO Forum.

Prime Minister Ngirente, Guinea counterpart meet to enhance bilateral ties

Friday, May 17, 2024

Members of Irembo and Our Past Initiative pose for a group photo with families of Genocide survivors in Rulindo District on May 16.

Irembo, Our Past Initiative support Genocide survivors in Rulindo District

Friday, May 17, 2024

President William Ruto of Kenya speaks at the panel during the Africa CEO Forum. Courtesy.

Africa CEO Forum: Kenya’s Ruto roots for better financing in Africa

Friday, May 17, 2024

Spiro CEO, Kaushik Bruman, and Kanayo Awani, Executive Vice President of Afreximbank, pose for a photo after the signing ceremony during the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali. All photos courtesy

Spiro agrees to 50 million USD debt facility with Afreximbank to accelerate expansion

Friday, May 17, 2024