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Dominican Republic - Ambassador Erika Ylonca Álvarez Rodríguez
Rwanda

PHOTOS: President Kagame receives credentials of 20 new envoys

Friday, March 06, 2026
Participants tour an exhibitions that displays some of the 60 projects developpped by more than 140 young innovators and researchers in Rwanda. Photos by Kellya Keza
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Sixty youth-led innovations to boost Rwanda’s agric, health and tech through RISA funding

Friday, March 06, 2026
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Olivier Nduhungirehe is on his working visit in India. Courtesy
Rwanda

Nduhungirehe talks India ties, slams US sanctions

Friday, March 06, 2026
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva arrives in Arusha, Tanzania, for the 25th Ordinary Summit of the East African Community (EAC) Heads of State on Friday, March 6. Upon his arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, the Prime Minister was received by Tanzania’s Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Dennis Londo. Courtesy
International

PM Nsengiyumva arrives in Arusha ahead EAC Summit

Friday, March 06, 2026
The Rwanda Defence Force and the Rwanda National Police will launch the 2026 Defence and Security Citizen Outreach Programme on Monday, March 9.
Security

Defence, security outreach begins next week

Friday, March 06, 2026
Managing Director of Equity Bank Rwanda, Hannington Namara, Iris Irumva, the Chief Executive Officer of Lead Access, and The Country Director of AGRA in Rwanda, Jean Pierre Ndagijimana interact at the launch of the initiative ahead of the celebrations of the 2026 International Women’s Day, due on March 8.  Courtesy
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FEATURED: Equity Bank, partners launch drive to advance women’s leadership, financial inclusion

Friday, March 06, 2026
Kigeme modern market that was set near Kigeme refuee camp has helped refugees to start small businesses and gradually shifting from aid dependence to economic self-reliance. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

PHOTOS: Kigeme refugees turn to business to reduce aid dependence

Friday, March 06, 2026
Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) students during a practical exercise. File
Education

Teacher shortage, digital divide hampering TVET sector – study

Thursday, March 05, 2026
Tuesday, March 3, at MWC Barcelona, GSMA announced an MoU with Africa’s G6 operators Airtel, Axian, Ethio Telecom, MTN, Orange and Vodacom to pilot ultra-affordable 4G smartphones priced at US$30 to US$40 in six markets, and it shared an update on the GSMA-led AI Language Models Initiative. COURTESY.
Technology

Six African nations chosen for GSMA low-cost smartphone pilot

Wednesday, March 04, 2026
Participants pose for a group photo at the launch of one-year Twiyubakire programme, an initiative designed to empower women, youth, and persons with disabilities. Dan GATSINZI
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‘Twiyubakire’ programme prioritises education, agriculture in eight districts

Wednesday, March 04, 2026
NCBA Bank Rwanda officials and District officials and customers during the official opening of its Rusizi branch. NCBA Bank Rwanda has now branches in Kigali, Musanze, Nyagatare, Kayonza, and Rubavu, the addition of Rusizi. Courtesy
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NCBA launches Rusizi branch, expanding its Rwandan, regional reach

Wednesday, March 04, 2026
US President Donald Trump and his DR Congo counterpart Felix Tshisekedi at the signing ceremony of the Washington Accord in Washington DC. on December 4. Courtesy

Mineral rivalry, geopolitics and the imperative of peace in eastern DR Congo

Wednesday, March 04, 2026