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In a wide-ranging interview in Kigali, President Paul Kagame discusses M23, accusations of human rights violations, finding a successor, AU reform, and the UK migrant deal. PHOTO BY VILLAGE URUGWIRO
Africa

Kagame: ‘DRC thought the East African Force was there to fight its wars’

Wednesday, March 27, 2024
The official launch of the Africa Food Systems Annual Summit 2024, at the Kigali Convention Center (KCC) on March 26. Courtesy
Agriculture

Rwanda to host Africa food systems summit

Friday, March 22, 2024
Pascal Murasira, Rwandan entrepreneur and former Managing Director of Norrsken East Africa. Courtesy
Technology

Rwanda’s Murasira on setting up fund for start-up hubs in Africa, Middle East

Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Gisenyi power plant, in Westen Province. Prime Energy Plc to issue the first-ever green bond in Rwanda is a testament to this growing ESG investor appetite.

Why ESG investors are pouring money into Rwanda

Thursday, March 14, 2024
Emmanuel Ugirashebuja, the Minister of Justice addresses delegates at the African Law and Tech Network Summit 2024, at Norrsken House, Kigali, on Wednesday, March 13. PHOTOS BY CRAISH BAHIZI.
Technology

Justice minister calls for adoption of technology to enhance access to justice

Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Elie Habimana, the newly appointed Managing Director for Norrsken East Africa.
Featured

Elie Habimana appointed Managing Director of Norrsken East Africa

Thursday, February 29, 2024
One of robots dubbed 'Urumuri', that was deployed to Kigali International Airport to conduct mass screening of temperature during the Covid-19 period (Sam Ngendahimana)

How AI readiness places Rwanda on the continental pedestal

Monday, February 12, 2024
An attendee walks past a billboard of AI Safety Summit in Bletchley Park, Britain, Nov. 2, 2023. A global summit on artificial intelligence (AI) safety was held at Bletchley Park on Nov. 1 to 2. The Chinese delegation attending the summit participated in discussions on AI safety and other issues, promoted China's Global Artificial Intelligence Governance Initiative, and carried out bilateral talks with relevant countries.v(Xinhua/Li Ying)
Technology

World Insights: Global forum on AI addresses ethics, sovereignty concerns

Wednesday, February 07, 2024
Delegates interact during the celebration of the Demo Day. Courtesy
Featured

Rwanda's first InsurTech Program celebrates entrepreneurship

Tuesday, February 06, 2024
One of robots dubbed 'Urumuri', that was deployed to Kigali International Airport to conduct mass screening of temperature during the Covid-19 period. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Technology

7 initiatives placing Rwanda as major player in AI field

Tuesday, January 23, 2024
A view of the city of Kigali' Business District. Kigali is set to domicile the headquarters of the United Nations Development Programme’s (UNDP) innovation financing facility, also known as Timbuktoo.Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Economy

WEF: Rwanda, UNDP launch Africa’s largest innovation fund

Tuesday, January 16, 2024
According to the report, the decline in venture funding is not unique to Africa but rather aligns with a global trend.
Energy

Energy takes lion’s share despite 39% dip in Africa’s startup funding

Friday, January 05, 2024