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Participants pose for a group photo at the launch of one-year Twiyubakire programme, an initiative designed to empower women, youth, and persons with disabilities. Dan GATSINZI
Featured

‘Twiyubakire’ programme prioritises education, agriculture in eight districts

Wednesday, March 04, 2026
NCBA Bank Rwanda officials and District officials and customers during the official opening of its Rusizi branch. NCBA Bank Rwanda has now branches in Kigali, Musanze, Nyagatare, Kayonza, and Rubavu, the addition of Rusizi. Courtesy
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NCBA launches Rusizi branch, expanding its Rwandan, regional reach

Wednesday, March 04, 2026
Blackbuck Coffee Managing Director Thomas Muldoon said the company’s growth has been guided by a clear philosophy centered on client success. Photos by Kellya Keza
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How Blackbuck is helping power coffee culture, businesses in Rwanda

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
EAC Heads of States during previous Summit in Arusha-Tanzania. The East African Community (EAC) Heads of State are set to meet in Arusha, Tanzania on March 7 for the 25th Ordinary Summit.
Politics

EAC Heads of State meet on Saturday: What’s on the agenda?

Monday, March 02, 2026
State Minister for Education, Claudette Irere, said the Covid-19 pandemic revealed critical gaps in Africa’s preparedness. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
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East Africa joins forces to bridge vaccine gap, fortify health security

Monday, March 02, 2026
Bank of Kigali CEO Diane Karusisi and other bank officials plant trees on Saturday, February 28. The bank marked the milestone with a renewed environmental pledge, planting about 3,500 trees in Kigali. cOURTESY
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Featured: BK marks 60 years with tree planting drive among key activities

Monday, March 02, 2026
A mother beastfeeds her baby during a campaign. In Rwanda, mothers exclusively breastfeed their infants during their first six months by 82.8 percent. Courtesy

Supporting mothers beyond celebration

Sunday, March 01, 2026
Rwanda Fertilizer Company (RFC) recognized outstanding agrodealers for their strong performance, innovation, and commitment to serving farming communitiesat RFC’s blending facility in the Bugesera Special Economic Zone, on February 27, 2026. Photos by Craish Bahizi
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FEATURED: Rwanda Fertilizer Company rewards top agrodealers driving distribution of customised fertilisers

Sunday, March 01, 2026
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva addresses residents of Gatenga Sector in Kicukiro District during the monthly community work, known as Umuganda, on February 28. Courtesy
Health

PM Nsengiyumva urges vigilance against deadly illicit alcohol

Saturday, February 28, 2026
The Volcanoes Community Resilience Project (VCRP) is delivering visible economic and social gains, particularly for farmers working on steep, high-altitude land in Nyabihu and Musanze districts.
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Featured: Major resilience project begins paying off for north-west Rwanda communities

Friday, February 27, 2026
Some juvenile inmates who sat for national exams pose for a photo with RCS officers at Nyagatare Juvenile Prison in Nyagatare District. This is the only facility exclusively built to accommodate young offenders in the country. Photo: Courtesy
Law

Inside major proposals for a child-friendly justice system

Friday, February 27, 2026