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Students enrolled in the Electrical Technology program at Mugombwa TSS, including refugees from Mugombwa Camp, assemble and wire electrical circuits during a hands-on practical training session.

How inclusive education is preparing refugee students for jobs

Thursday, March 12, 2026

Diane Karusisi, CEO of Bank of Kigali, Désiré Rumanyika, Chief Digital and Retail Banking Officer at the bank, and Tafara Makaza, Chief Product Officer at Fixa after a panel discussion. Courtesy

Bank of Kigali launches "BK Open API" at IFF, opening doors to fintech collaboration

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Allain Guillaume Bunyoni, the former Prime Minister of Burundi has been released.

Burundi: Ex-premier Bunyoni released from prison

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Rwanda National Bank Governor Soraya Hakuziyaremye and Gerald Nyaoma, Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Kenya, sign the agreement on Wednesday, March 11, on the sidelines of the Inclusive FinTech 2026. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi

Rwanda, Kenya sign deal to make cross-border payments easier

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

PSF members during the elections of their leaders in eastern province. In Eastern Province, Laurien Benedata was elected Chairperson, Francis Gakuba and Anitha Abayo as vice chairpersons. Courtesy

What to know as PSF elects new leaders

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

President of France Emmanuel Macron.

Macron reacts as French citizen dies in Goma drone attack

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Rwanda Investigation Bureau has arrested a teacher over allegedly sexually abusing a 16-year-old female student, who had gone missing for days in Gatsibo. Courtesy

Gatsibo: Teacher arrested over alleged defilement of student

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Bertrand Bisimwa, the deputy coordinator of the AFC-M23.

Kinshasa targeted Kabila, Nangaa in Goma drone strike, says AFC/M23

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Dr. Tomlin Paul passed away on Monday, March 9.

UGHE eulogises don who died on Monday

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Senators review a report by the Committee on Economic Development and Finance on oversight of government efforts to bring clean water closer to citizens on Tuesday, March 10. Courtesy

Senators call for tougher measures to curb water losses

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Officials pose for a photo at the official launch of the Women in Diplomacy Rwanda Network in Kigali in line to celebrate the International Women's Day, on Tuesday, March 10. PHOTOS BY Kellya Keza

PHOTOS: New platform seeks to amplify women voices in diplomacy

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Robin Bairstow, CEO of I&M Bank Uganda, speaks during the bank's session at at the Inclusive FinTech Forum 2026 in Kigali. He stressed the need for strong regulatory oversight as banks adopt cloud infrastructure. Courtesy

I&M Bank executives spotlight financial innovation, data governance at IFF 2026

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Hortense Mudenge, the Chief Executive Officer of the Kigali International Financial Centre, delivers her remarks at the Inclusive FinTech Forum 2026 in Kigali, on March 11. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi

FinTech innovation must deliver real economic opportunities, leaders say

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

The attack targeted the neighborhood of United Nations and European Union staff. It killed three people, including a French citizen employed by the UN children's agency UNICEF.

Kinshasa drone targeted UN, EU compounds killing UNICEF worker: Kanyuka

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva delivers hus remarks at the Inclusive FinTech Forum 2026 in Kigali, on Wednesday, March 11. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi

PM Nsengiyumva: Africa must build independent financial systems

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

A drone strike by the Congolese army hit the AFCM23-controlled eastern city of Goma on Wednesday, March 11, leaving at least three people dead.

Kinshasa’s drone strike on Goma leaves three dead

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

James Mwangi, Managing Director and CEO of Equity Group Holdings Plc, addresses participants at the Inclusive FinTech Forum 2026, on Tuesday, March 10. Courtesy

IFF 2026: Equity Group champions Africa’s digital finance future at Kigali breakfast

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Motorists for Vuba Vuba deliver various goods ordered online to customers in Rwanda. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana.

New competition law tightens rules on e-commerce, mergers and subsidies

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Panelists discuss the volatility of cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and stablecoin during the Inclusive FinTech Forum in Kigali on Tuesday, March 10.
Photo: Dan Gatsinzi

How stablecoins, CBDCs could reshape Africa’s digital finance

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

The firm had expanded operations from Kenya to Rwanda

Bioethanol users stranded as KOKO pauses Rwanda operations

Wednesday, March 11, 2026