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Andrew Mold, Director of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) in Eastern Africa, explained key factors behind the region’s unexpected resilience. Courtesy of UNECA.
Economy

Weakening dollar, strong exports drive eastern Africa’s trade resilience – UNECA

Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Dominique Habimana, Minister of Local Government gives a cow to a resident through Girinka Programme in Musanze on Friday, August 1. Courtesy

Ending poverty in Rwanda: What must be done next?

Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Players during the game. FERWABA has an opportunity to take a visionary leadership role by designing a salary cap system suited to Rwanda’s unique basketball landscape.
Basketball

Why FERWABA must introduce salary caps to protect competitiveness of the league

Tuesday, October 21, 2025
The three-day Mobile World Congress (MWC) Kigali 2025 will kick off on Tuesday, October 21. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Technology

AI, fintech take centre stage as Kigali hosts major connectivity summit

Monday, October 20, 2025
A visitor enjoys the calm beauty of Nyandungu Wetland, part of Rwanda’s green vision.
Environment

How Nyandungu is leading Rwanda’s long-term vision to use green spaces for health and well-being

Monday, October 20, 2025
The Minister of Trade and Industry Prudence Sebahizi and Thibault Relecom, owner of SKOL Brewery during a guided tour of the firm on Friday, October 17. Courtesy
Featured

Featured: SKOL to invest over $25m in brewery expansion

Sunday, October 19, 2025
Rwanda Bar Association President, Moïse Nkundabarashi announced that the association has elected six members to its disciplinary committee. Courtesy
Law

Lawyers disciplinary committee challenged to prioritize mediation

Sunday, October 19, 2025
Leaders from across Africa will gather in Madrid, Spain, on October 22–23, 2025, for the Sector Ministers’ Meeting (SMM), a global summit focused on integrating water, sanitation, and climate action.
Featured

Featured: African leaders unite to tackle water, sanitation, and climate crisis

Saturday, October 18, 2025
Valens Uwineza, the newly approved RALGA Secretary General. Courtesy
Rwanda

Valens Uwineza approved as RALGA Secretary General

Friday, October 17, 2025
Modernising agriculture and promoting value addition can turn farming into a powerful engine for creating productive, dignified jobs that lift people out of poverty and sustain Rwanda’s inclusive growth.

Jobs first: The sustainable path to prosperity through employment

Friday, October 17, 2025
Dagmawi-habte-selassie-IFAD Country Director and Representative for Rwanda
Featured

PRESS RELEASE: World Food Day 2025: UN agencies reaffirm commitment to transforming agrifood systems in Rwanda

Thursday, October 16, 2025
A child undergoes eye screening at Girubuzima Health Post in Burera District. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Health

Govt expands eye, dental care at second-generation health posts

Thursday, October 16, 2025