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Minister of Education Joseph Nsengimana emphasized that Rwanda views AI as a tool to enhance education rather than replace the human element in classrooms
Education

Rwanda speeds up AI integration into learning, teaching

Thursday, October 23, 2025
Medics during an eye operation at Masaka Hospital in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi

How can Africa balance tradition and innovation in healthcare?

Thursday, October 23, 2025
Sonoda HIROAKI (JICA) 3rd Left, Claudine Kalila Kantengwa (Kivu belt) and Jessica Teta (NAEB) pose for a photo with other delegates during the promotion of Best of Rwanda winning lots and cupping sessions in China. Photo courtesy of JICA
Featured

A 12-year journey in coffee sector with JICA: Rwandan farmers share experience

Thursday, October 23, 2025
From left: Pelonomi Moiloa; Lelapa, CEO and co-founder; Alain Maupin, Vice President and Head of Customer Unit East and North Africa, Ericsson Europe, Middle East & Africa; Deborah Egbo, public health advocate; and Enzo Scarcella, MTN Group Consumer Executive, at the “Eliminating Bias: AI for Africa” panel.
Technology

Inside the battle against bias: How Africa is rewriting the AI playbook

Thursday, October 23, 2025
President Paul Kagame and senior delegates pose for a group photo at the opening of the Summit in Kigali on October 21. Courtesy
Technology

Mobile tech contributes $220bn to Africa's GDP - report

Thursday, October 23, 2025
Delegates follow a panel discussion as University of Rwanda (UR) hosted the 2025 International Association of Universities (IAU) conference on Wednesday, October 22. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured

UR hosts global varsity conference on building trust in higher education

Thursday, October 23, 2025
The conference brought together over 4,000 participants from across the globe, including government officials, tech experts, and industry leaders,
Technology

New initiative targets African languages for next-gen AI

Thursday, October 23, 2025
Dr. Menghis Bairu (L) is President & CEO of biotech company Bio Usawa, whereas Prof. Wanjiku Mathenge (R) is a renowned ophthalmologist in Africa.

Rwanda’s approval of first eye care biosimilar offers hope for millions

Thursday, October 23, 2025
Officials during a guided tour of the water quality testing lab that will inform decision makers in water resources management.
Environment

New sensors to monitor pollution in Akagera, Akanyaru rivers

Thursday, October 23, 2025
An exhibition at Mobile World Congress (MWC) at the Kigali Convention Centre.
Featured

Young innovators key to Africa’s digital leap, says Airtel Africa boss

Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Jean Claude Gaga, Managing Director of Airtel Mobile Commerce Rwanda. PHOTOS BY DAN GATSINZI.
Technology

Awareness about fraud is the firewall Africa needs most - cyber experts

Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Arizona State University’s first cohort of students begins the hybrid program at Kepler College in Kigali. Additional scholarships are available, with applications closing November 2. COURTESY.
Education

Top scholarships, fellowships open to Rwandans in 2026

Wednesday, October 22, 2025