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Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians (CWP) forum members participated in the parliamentary session held in Kigali on May 21.
Technology

Commonwealth MPs highlight need for AI preparedness in parliaments

Saturday, May 24, 2025
A joint session of the two houses of Rwandan Parliament on Friday, May 23
Business

Youth urged to seize opportunities in African regional trade

Friday, May 23, 2025
Angry Rayon Sports fans protest against Patrick Ngaboyisonga’s decision to award Bugesera FC a penalty just after their team was denied a penalty seconds earlier in the league match against the home team on Saturday, May 17. Photo: IGIHE.
Football

After years of sowing discontent, FERWAFA finds itself at a crossroads

Friday, May 23, 2025
Yusuf Murangwa, the Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, and Ozonnia Ojielo, the UN Resident Coordinator in Rwanda sign the agreement in Kigali on Tuesday 20. The Government of Rwanda and the United Nations on Tuesday, May 20, signed the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) 2025–2029, charting a renewed path of partnership to advance Rwanda’s national development priorities and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).Courtesy
Economy

Rwanda, UN ink new cooperation framework to accelerate inclusive development

Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Donald Kaberuka, a Rwandan economist and former president of the African Development Bank speaks at the International Security Conference on Africa (ISCA) in Kigali on May 20.Courtesy
Security

With critical minerals running out, Africa’s industrialization should be now, says Donald Kaberuka

Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Bilel Jamoussi, Deputy Director of Telecommunication Standardization Policy Department at the ITU Standardization Bureau during an interview. Courtesy
Technology

Is there risk AI policies might become symbolic in Africa?

Monday, May 19, 2025
European mercenaries surrendered to M23 rebels, cross into Rwanda before they were facilitated to take flights to their countries on Wednesday, January 29. Courtesy.

A durable Rwanda-DRC peace requires inclusive engagement with armed actors

Monday, May 19, 2025
Health professionals warn that skipping doses or self-medicating is making antibiotics like amoxicillin ineffective in up to 80% of cases, driving antimicrobial resistance.
Health

What you should know about antimicrobial resistance, an escalating global threat

Saturday, May 17, 2025
Women make up more than 60% of the agricultural labor force in Sub-Saharan Africa, but only own about 15% of agricultural land.
Infrastructure

Unequal ground: The struggle for equity in Africa’s land governance

Saturday, May 17, 2025
A farmer tends to her cow in Kayonza. While Agriculture anchors the district's economy, 38 percent of household farmers still lack livestock in Kayonza, according to EICV7
Rwanda

Kayonza cuts poverty rate by 15% in seven years

Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Members of National Consultative Forum of Political Organizations (NFPO) during the meeting on Friday, May 9.
Politics

Political parties urged to strengthen grassroots presence

Saturday, May 10, 2025
Car-free days, which encourage physical activity and community health. They may seem like public health initiatives, but they also represent long-term financial savings reduced healthcare costs, better mental health.

Financial wellness: The hidden accelerator for Rwanda’s Vision 2050

Friday, May 09, 2025