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The base of South African SAMIDRC contingent in Mubambiro, as captured in this photo on March 19. PHOTO BY JAMES MUNYANEZA
Africa

SAMIDRC: My visit to a force 'welcome to Soweto' but unwelcome to DR Congo

Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Embassy of Belgium in Kigali. Rwanda, on Monday, March 17, announced that it has severed diplomatic ties with Belgium with immediate effect. File

African renaissance: Is globalisation igniting its revival?

Wednesday, March 26, 2025
An aerial view of Chez Lando road junction that is set to be revamped during the newly launched Rwf140bn project to upgrade Kigali roads. Key junctions set for upgrades include Chez Lando, Gishushu, and Kicukiro/Sonatubes, along with Gisozi (Kinamba area), Nyabugogo, Rwandex, and Kibagabaga. File
Infrastructure

Experts weigh in on Kigali’s urban transport upgrades

Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Minister of ICT and Innovation, Paula Ingabire, has outlined the priorities for the next five years in line with the government's second phase of the National Strategy for Transformation (NST2).
Technology

ICT minister outlines priorities for the next five years

Tuesday, March 25, 2025
The conference aimed to deliberate on the need to revolutionise medical education and shape the future of healthcare across Africa.
Featured

FEATURED: Time is now to rethink, modernise medical education in Africa - experts

Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Olivier Nduhungirehe during a past meeting in Kigali. File
Africa

Burundi president claim that Rwanda plans attack unfortunate, says Nduhungirehe

Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Ntare Louisenlund School (NLS) welcomed prospective parents and students for an immersive Discovery Day on Saturday, March 22. All photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured

FEATURED - Discovery Day: Ntare Louisenlund gives prospective families glimpse into programmes, student life

Tuesday, March 25, 2025
(L-R) Sahle-Work Zwelde the former President of Ethiopia, Catherine Samba Panza former President of the Central African Republic and Kgalema Motlanthe from South Africa.
Africa

DR Congo crisis: Who are the three new peace facilitators?

Tuesday, March 25, 2025
The top 10 young agritech innovators nominated for the second edition of the AYuTe Africa Challenge Rwanda 2025. The 10 Bootcamp attendees: Niyidukunda Mugeni Euphrosine, Sabina Marie Rose, Tresor Gashonga, Alfred Tuyisingize, Charles Nshimiyimana, Ineza Gakwaya Ketia, Happy Axel Muyombano, Muhiza Frank, Peter Bora Uzima, Kayitare Gisa Patrick. Courtesy
Featured

FEATURED: Top 10 young agritech innovators begin Heifer’s AYuTe Africa Challenge Rwanda boot camp

Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Delegates during the meeting.
Featured

FEATURED: EAC to cut medical product costs through pooled procurement model

Tuesday, March 25, 2025
President Kagame addresses a virtual EAC-SADC summit on the situation in eastern DR Congo on Monday, March 24. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Africa

Rwanda’s concerns must be addressed along with DR Congo’s issues, Kagame says

Tuesday, March 25, 2025
(L-R) Kgalema Motlanthe of SouthAfrica, Catherine Samba Panza from the Central African Republic and Sahle-Work Zwelde the former President of Ethiopia.
Africa

Three more facilitators named in effort to pacify DR Congo crisis

Tuesday, March 25, 2025