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Minister of Foreign Affairs Olivier Nduhungirehe, Minister of ICT and Innovation Paula Ingabire, and RDB CEO Jean-Guy Afrika at Davos for World Economic Forum. Courtesy
Editorial

Rwanda’s presence at WEF matters far beyond Davos

Friday, January 23, 2026
(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
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
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International

Participation in World Economic Forum reflects our approach to diplomacy - Nduhungirehe

Tuesday, January 20, 2026
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International

PHOTOS: Gen Nzabamwita presents credentials to President Putin

Friday, January 16, 2026
South African soldiers deployed in eastern DR Congo in 2025 as part of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) force. Courtesy

Stupidity is a gift of God

Friday, January 16, 2026
Officials and participants pose for a group photo during the external validation workshop for Master of Science in clean cooling program on Thursday, January 15. Photos by Kellya Keza
Featured

ACES set to establish specialized higher learning institute to drive clean cooling skills in Rwanda

Thursday, January 15, 2026
The U.S. House of Representatives voted this week to extend the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA
International

U.S House of Representatives votes to extend AGOA to 2028

Thursday, January 15, 2026
Inside a vegetable show room. On Monday, new regulations came into force in Britain banning daytime TV and online adverts for the so-called junk foods.

Why go to the supermarket, when you can go to the local market for food

Thursday, January 15, 2026
The Rwanda Development Board (RDB) and 11-time La Liga champions Atlético de Madrid on April 30, 2025, announced a momentous partnership under the “Visit Rwanda” brand.

Rwanda reimagined: Harnessing the power of national branding

Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Tourists on the canopy walk way in Nyungwe Forest National Park. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Editorial

What Nyungwe teaches us about sustainable tourism

Wednesday, January 14, 2026
President Évariste Ndayishimiye prepares to take on the chairmanship of the African Union.

Can Ndayishimiye rewrite his African story

Tuesday, January 13, 2026