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The first edition of the expo took place in Kigali from March 7 to 8. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
Featured

Ecobank empowers women entrepreneurs at HerAfrik Business Expo

Monday, March 09, 2026
The Minister of Trade and Industry, Prudence Sebahizi said that the new law introduces a mechanism to ensure that such support does not undermine fair competition in the market.
Law

Govt moves to curb subsidy misuse under new law

Monday, March 09, 2026
President Paul Kagame delivers his remarks during the diplomatic dinner on Friday, March 6. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi

Rwanda’s impossible choice

Sunday, March 08, 2026
Diane Ishimwe began cycling as a teenager, few girls in Rwanda were taking part in the sport.
Women

Diane Ishimwe: Woman who found her passion coaching young cyclists

Sunday, March 08, 2026
Museveni (left) shakes hands with Ruto during the handover of the leadership role. Photo by EAC media.

Museveni takes over EAC chairmanship

Saturday, March 07, 2026
Ugandan comedian Patrick Salvador arrive at Kigali International Airport in Kigali on Wednesday, March 5, ahead of the Thank God It’s Funny comedy show on Friday

Funnymen Salvador, Teacher Mpamire jet in for comedy show in Kigali

Thursday, March 05, 2026
Tourists in Kinigi after visiting gorillas in Volcanoes National Park. Rwanda earned $161.5 million (approx. Rwf235.9 billion) from travel services in the fourth quarter of 2025. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Tourism

Rwanda’s travel services export revenues up 28%

Wednesday, March 04, 2026
MPs during a session. The Ministry of Environment has been given two months to explain the causes of a loss exceeding Rwf1.23 billion arising from poor management of forestry concession contracts.
Environment

MPs want environment ministry to explain Rwf1bn loss

Wednesday, March 04, 2026
Late Ambassador Santa Laker Kinyera, previously served as Deputy High Commissioner to Rwanda.
Rwanda

Uganda’s deputy high commissioner to Rwanda passes on

Wednesday, March 04, 2026
US President Donald Trump and his DR Congo counterpart Felix Tshisekedi at the signing ceremony of the Washington Accord in Washington DC. on December 4. Courtesy

Mineral rivalry, geopolitics and the imperative of peace in eastern DR Congo

Wednesday, March 04, 2026
Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye assumes the chairpersonship of the African Union (AU) during the 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government in Addis Ababa on February 14.
Africa

Analysts: Burundi's role in DR Congo conflict taints Ndayishimiye's tenure at AU

Tuesday, March 03, 2026
Rwandan star Bruce Melodie is set to perform at the upcoming African music celebration, Afro Legacy 2026, scheduled for Saturday, March 7, in Brussels, Belgium.
Music

Bruce Melodie in Brussels for joint concert with Sheebah

Tuesday, March 03, 2026