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Workers packing biscuits inside a factory at Kigali Special Economic Zone (KSEZ) in May 2021. Rwanda’s economy is projected to grow by 7 per cent in 2024, up from 6.3 per cent in 2023. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Economy

2024: Rwanda to lead economic growth in East Africa – UN report

Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Police men’s volleyball club head coach Fred Musoni during a training session. Courtesy
Volleyball

Volleyball: Police coach Musoni anticipates ‘exciting’ season

Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Burundi’s Dynamo will particiapate at the fourth edition of Legacy Tournament 2024 taking place from January 25-27. Courtesy
Basketball

Basketball: Legacy Tournament attracts region's top clubs

Tuesday, January 09, 2024
Felix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo was declared “winner” of the DR Congo elections. INTERNET PHOTO

With another five years of Tshisekedi, region can only brace for more chaos and upheaval

Monday, January 08, 2024
Workers sort fresh green beans for export in a packhouse at Kigali Special Economic Zone in Masoro. In 2022-2023, Rwanda exported over 20,000 tonnes of coffee, bringing in nearly $116m. CRAISH BAHIZI
Economy

Rwanda closer to reaching $1 billion agricultural export target

Monday, January 08, 2024
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Dr Vincent Biruta, shakes hands with his Brazilian counterpart, Mauro Vieira, after signing agreements, including visa waiver in Brazil on October 5

A look at Rwanda’s diplomatic ties in 2023

Sunday, January 07, 2024
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Amb. Moussa Faki Mahamat. The AU chief has called for calm and mutual respect to de-escalate the simmering tension between the governments of Ethiopia and Somalia, following the signing of a port access deal between the former and Somaliland.
Africa

AU calls for calm to de-escalate simmering tension between Ethiopia and Somalia

Thursday, January 04, 2024
Gospel singer Israel Mbonyi performing during Icyambu Live Concert second edition, a sold out gospel show that took place at BK Arena on Christmas, December 25, 2023. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Music

Ten Rwandan artistes who lit up 2023

Monday, January 01, 2024
Delegates during End of the year event at Kigali Convention Center on December 30.
Music

Ending the year on a high: How Rwanda’s music industry blossomed in 2023

Monday, January 01, 2024
Supporters of Felix Tshisekedi, who was declared the winner of the presidential election, in Gombe, Kinshasa, on Sunday. Credit: Arsene Mpiana/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images
Africa

DR Congo President Tshisekedi declared winner as opposition leaders call for mass protests against ‘electoral fraud’

Sunday, December 31, 2023
Officials from the Independent National Electoral Commission start counting votes in Kinshasa, DRC on December 21, 2023. PHOTO: AFP
Africa

DR Congo election provisional results to be announced on Sunday

Saturday, December 30, 2023
President Kagame during a tour of IRCAD Africa that was launched in October for providing a training ground for Rwandan and African surgeons to specialise in advanced minimally invasive surgery techniques. Courtesy
Health

Key initiatives, milestones in health sector: 2023 in review

Friday, December 29, 2023