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East African Community (EAC) health ministers have announced coordinated measures to curb the ongoing Ebola virus outbreak, including harmonised screening at borders. Courtesy
Health

EAC ministers agree to harmonise response to Ebola outbreak

Thursday, June 04, 2026
Capital Market Authority of Rwanda defines a virtual asset as a digital representation of value that can be traded, transferred, or used for investment purposes through electronic networks. PHOTO BY DAN GATSINZI
Economy

Understanding digital money in the age of virtual assets

Thursday, June 04, 2026
Celestin Rwabukumba, the CEO of Rwanda Stock Exchange,(R) speaks at the meeting in Kigali. He was joined by Romeo Ngarambe, the CEO of Capital Markets Authority (CMA) and Dr James Ndahiro, the technical advisor at CMA. Courtesy
Economy

Islamic finance could unlock new capital for Rwanda’s market

Wednesday, June 03, 2026
East African Community headquarters in Tanzania. Experts have called for stronger enforcement mechanisms to ensure East African Community (EAC) member states meet their financial obligations. File
Finance

Experts weigh in on new EAC funding model

Wednesday, June 03, 2026
East African Community flags. Under the East African Community (EAC)’s new funding model, Rwanda's total annual contribution will amount to $7.2 million. File
International

How Rwanda's $7.2m contribution to EAC was calculated

Monday, June 01, 2026
The publication of the 2026 Law on Virtual Asset Business in the Official Gazette took place on May 28. Courtesy
Law

What to know as virtual assets law takes effect

Monday, June 01, 2026
The concert, Shallipopi’s first-ever performance in Rwanda, attracted hundreds of music lovers. ALL PHOTOS BY Craish Bahizi
Featured

Shallipopi thrills Kigali revelers at SKOL-Malt powered music experience

Sunday, May 31, 2026
Left to right: BRD Chief Executive Officer Stella Rusine Nteziryayo; the Minister of State at the Ministry of ICT and Innovation, Yves Iradukunda; Kayco co-founder and Chief Technology Officer Kevin G. Kayisire, and the company’s co-founder and Chief Executive Officer Crepin Kayisire, chat as they visit the company’s merchant at Zaria Court Hotel in Kigali, on May 28, 2026 (Dan Gatsinzi).
Featured

BRD-backed startups achieve strong growth, deliver tech-driven impact

Friday, May 29, 2026
Officials pose for a photo during the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) Annual Meetings 2026 in Brazzaville on Tuesday, May 26. Courtesy
Editorial

Africa has the capital to finance its future, now it must mobilise it

Friday, May 29, 2026
AfDB Chief Economist Kevin Chika Urama.
Economy

East Africa projected to lead regional growth in 2026

Thursday, May 28, 2026
President of the Republic of Congo, Denis Sassou Nguesso greets Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva at the meeting in Brazzaville. Courtesy
International

PM Nsengiyumva joins leaders for Africa Day celebration in Brazzaville

Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Cross-border trucks pass through the Rusumo One Stop Border Post in Kirehe District. File photo
Technology

EAC, IGAD tackle roaming, cross-border payment costs

Tuesday, May 26, 2026