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Rwanda is often celebrated as a continental leader in financial inclusion, with 92% of adults holding a bank account or mobile wallet.

The untold recipe for empowering women and youth entrepreneurs

Monday, February 09, 2026
Dieudonné Ishimwe, popularly known as Prince Kid. Courtesy
Crime

Prince Kid: What’s the fate of former Miss Rwanda organiser in US custody?

Monday, February 09, 2026
Potato farmers inspect their crops in Gataraga Sector, Musanze District. Photo by Germain Nsanzimana
Agriculture

New law to end ‘anyone can be a farmer’ approach, professionalise sector

Saturday, February 07, 2026
Members of the Banyamulenge community have called on the United States to pressure the Congolese forces to stop attacks on civilians in the Minembwe area in South Kivu province.
Africa

PHOTOS: Banyamulenge petition US govt over attacks on Minembwe

Friday, February 06, 2026
Minister of Education Joseph Nsengimana during a panel discussion at Umushyikirano, on Friday, February 6. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Education

Rwanda achieves education for all, but more work lies ahead - minister

Friday, February 06, 2026
Olivier Nduhungirehe. PHOTO BY OLIVIER MUGWIZA
Rwanda

A look back at Rwanda's position in the world

Friday, February 06, 2026
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Olivier Nduhungirehe, addresses delegates at Umushyikirano on Friday, February 6. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Africa

Nduhungirehe: Kinshasa's lack of political will fuels DR Congo conflict

Friday, February 06, 2026
Residents of Gisagara follow Umushyikirano on Thursday, February 5. Courtesy
Politics

Umushyikirano: Rwandans weigh in on progress, what needs to change

Friday, February 06, 2026
President Paul Kagame speaks during the opening of the 20th edition of the National Umushyikirano Council at Kigali Convention Centre on Thursday, February 5. Courtesy
Africa

DR Congo must own up, stop blaming Rwanda - Kagame

Thursday, February 05, 2026
Rwanda’s Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, John Mirenge, and Estelle Kayitesi, Head of Policy and Partnerships, receive the award after Rwanda was recognized for IREMBO services with the Best Government Service in the World award at the GovTech Prize 2026 during the World Government Summit in Dubai, UAE, on Wednesday, February 4. Courtesy
Technology

Rwanda's Irembo scoops global GovTech award

Thursday, February 05, 2026
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Politics

Diaspora reflect on Umushyikirano’s 20-year legacy

Thursday, February 05, 2026
Former Sharita Island resident Antoine Mukeshimana feeds his cow, which he received through the Girinka Programme, at Rweru Model Village in Bugesera District. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Politics

10 key initiatives born out of Umushyikirano over two decades

Thursday, February 05, 2026