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(L–R) A moderator leads a panel discussion with Bill Gates, the American philanthropist and co-chair of the Gates Foundation, Rwanda’s Minister of ICT and Innovation Paula Ingabire, and Global Fund Executive Director Peter Sands at the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos on Wednesday, January 21. Gates announced the $50 million initiative, dubbed Horizon 1000, aimed at deploying AI tools in the health sector in partnership with African governments and health leaders. Photo: Courtesy.
Health

Why Bill Gates, OpenAI chose Rwanda for $50m AI healthcare initiative

Thursday, January 22, 2026
Ishyaka ry'Intore is preparing for a cultural showcase honouring women and their heroism in a concert scheduled for January 31. Photo File
Music

Ishyaka ry’Intore gears up for concert honouring women’s heroism

Thursday, January 22, 2026
The Basketball for Girls in Schools Programme (2026–2030) has officially entered its implementation phase following a successful three-day coaching clinic held in Kigali.
Basketball

Coaches undergo clinics as girls hoops program in schools takes shape

Thursday, January 22, 2026
Official veterinarians care for a baby gorilla at Volcanoes National Park. File
Environment

Inside Rwanda’s multi-layered strategy to curb poaching 

Thursday, January 22, 2026
US President Donald Trump signed to order the United States’ withdrawal from dozens of UN-affiliated bodies and multilateral groups.

From aid to absence: Africa after America’s retreat

Thursday, January 22, 2026
APR will face Tigers in the Super Cup on February 6. The pair shared domestic trophies in 2025 where APR lifted the league title while Tigers won Rwanda Cup. Photo courtesy
Basketball

Basketball: Rwanda Super Cup set for February 6

Thursday, January 22, 2026
Patricia Uwase, the Chief Executive Officer of the Rwanda Cooperation Initiative (RCI).
Technology

Which Rwandan digital solutions are finding markets abroad?

Thursday, January 22, 2026
Jean-Claude Shirimpumu, a Gicumbi District-based farmer and chairperson of the Rwanda Pig Farmers’ Association touring his farm. Photo by Michel Nkurunziza
Agriculture

Feed shortages, imports drive up costs for livestock farmers

Thursday, January 22, 2026
People conduct a Yoga training session in Kigali. People are now learning music, dance, and yoga through online classes.

Electronic versus manual skills

Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Vehicles during traffic jam at the former Rwandex road junction. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

Vehicles registered in Rwanda pass 390,000

Wednesday, January 21, 2026
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Environment

Over 150,000 displaced by Mozambique floods

Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Nyarugenge Primary Court has denied bail to renowned disc jockey Arnaud de Bosscher Shema, popularly known as DJ Toxxyk, and ordered him into 30-day pretrial detention.
Crime

DJ Toxxyk remanded over fatal road accident

Wednesday, January 21, 2026