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ECOBANK Rwanda headquarters in Kigali.
Featured

FEATURED: Empowering Africa’s financial future: Ecobank at the Inclusive Fintech Forum 2025

Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Delegates at African Union General Assembly.

From aid to ownership: Africa’s path to economic sovereignty

Wednesday, February 19, 2025
A total of 260 young entrepreneurs were recognized and awarded at the 2024 YouthConnekt Awards on February 18. Annet Muhorakeye, founder of Coffee Company, emerged as the overall winner, securing Rwf25 million to grow her business at Kisimite Center. All photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Rwanda

Over 200 entrepreneurs awarded at YouthConnekt awards

Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Burundian soldiers, who have been fighting against the M23 rebels in eastern DR Congo, were pulling out following the fall of the city of Bukavu.
Africa

Burundi is withdrawing troops from DR Congo, reports say

Tuesday, February 18, 2025
The AFCM23 rebel group integrated into its ranks hundreds of government soldiers who surrendered after the capture of Goma city in North Kivu province in late January. Courtesy
Africa

M23 integrates Congolese government soldiers into its ranks

Tuesday, February 18, 2025
The Dallaire Institute for Children, Peace, and Security will commemorate Red Hand Day 2025, at the conference in Kigali, on February 19th & 20th,
Featured

PRESS RELEASE: Dallaire Institute’s African Centre of Excellence commemorates International Day Against Use of Child Soldiers (Red Hand Day)

Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Rwanda women skipper Angeline Ndakimana (far left) is optimistic her country can overcome Egypt and progress to the next round of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations 2026-courtesy
Football

Women’s AFCON 2026: Ndakimana optimistic ahead of Egypt first leg clash

Tuesday, February 18, 2025
The East African Court of Justice (EACJ) will hear 19 cases involving East African Community (EAC) partner states between February and March during a rotational session in Kigali. Courtesy
Law

East African court to hear about 20 cases in Kigali this month

Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner.

Arsenal’s rebellion against the DR Congo’s minister: A political crisis at the Emirates?

Tuesday, February 18, 2025
A makeshift structure that until last month served as the genocidal FDLR command post in Kanyamahoro, Nyiragongo territory, North Kivu, DR Congo, on February 11. Located just three kilometres from the Rwandan border, the position overlooks Munege cell in Busasamana sector, Rubavu District and was a major frontline base for FDLR's special forces, the Commando de Recherche et d'Action en Profondeur (CRAP). All photos by James Munyaneza
Africa

Inside FDLR’s frontline base 3km from Rwanda border

Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Minister of State for Education, Claudette Irere, on January 22, visited Kent State University, where she signed an agreement to establish a Fashion and Merchandising School in Kigali.
Fashion

How having a fashion school in Rwanda will impact the industry

Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Dr. Diane Gashumba, Rwanda’s Ambassador to Sweden and other Nordic countries
Africa

Ignoring M23 grievances will not bring peace to Congo – Rwanda envoy to Nordic countries

Monday, February 17, 2025