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A view of Djibuti Port. Africa's gross domestic product (GDP) growth is projected to rebound, reaching 3.8 percent in 2025 and 4.1 percent in 2026,
International

Africa's GDP growth projected to hit 3.8% in 2025: report

Thursday, March 13, 2025
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) gathered experts from 35 African countries in Kigali from March 11 to 13, 2025.
Featured

FEATURED: Experts convene in Kigali for UNDP conference on tackling Africa's governance challenges

Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Dr Celestin Mutuyimana, a psychotherapist at Baho Smile Institute in Kimironko
Health

Chronic stress linked to higher stroke risk, women more affected – study

Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Residents work at a road maintenance project through VUP. The minimum daily wage for VUP beneficiaries ranges between Rwf1000 and Rwf2500 depending on a district's standard of living.
Rwanda

MPs want hitches in country’s social protection programme addressed

Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Democratic Republic of Congo Foreign Minister Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner

A high-stakes blame game: DR Congo’s age-old weapon

Wednesday, February 19, 2025
The entrance of Nyandungu Urban Wetland Eco-Tourism Park . The park boasts of walkways and cycling lanes stretching for over eight kilometres. Courtesy
Featured

What you should know as Rwanda celebrates World Wetland Day

Sunday, February 02, 2025
Africa’s challenges are as vast as its opportunities. The continent is home to 1.4 billion people, a majority of whom are under the age of 25.

The season for reflection: Giving Africa a fair chance

Wednesday, December 25, 2024
Kigali residents during the 16 Days of the campaign on the violence against women in 2022. Courtesy

A call to end violence against women in Rwanda and beyond

Monday, November 25, 2024
Rwanda National Police officers rescue Kigali residents stranded on a flooded street on February 3, 2020. File Photo
Environment

Why countries must accelerate climate adaptation efforts

Tuesday, November 19, 2024
The second edition of the Kigali Cine Junction (KCJ) festival offered Rwandans a cinema experience from August 1-4. Courtesy
Cinema

On your watchlist: Five Rwandan inspiring movies about resilience, hope

Friday, November 01, 2024
Health worker inspects a cross border truck at Rusumo One Stop Border Post, during the Covid 19 period. Craish Bahizi

Africa faces a fragile recovery amid persistent challenges

Monday, October 21, 2024
A traditional ballet performs during the celebration of International Day of Rural Women in Gatare Sector, in Nyamagabe District, on Tuesday, October 15. All photos by Alice Umutesi
Women

PHOTOS: International Day of Rural Women celebrated in Nyamagabe

Tuesday, October 15, 2024