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Health workers in full protective gear stand at isolation unit as response teams step up efforts to contain the outbreak. Courtesy photo
Health

Seven things to know about the latest Ebola outbreak in DR Congo

Saturday, May 23, 2026
Rwanda will join the rest of the African continent in marking the 62nd African Liberation Day officially observed on May 25.
Rwanda

Rwanda to celebrate Africa Day with call for unity, home-grown solutions

Saturday, May 23, 2026
I&M Bank Rwanda posted an 18 per cent increase in net profit to Rwf6.4 billion for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. Photo by Craish BAHIZI (2)
Featured

I&M Bank Rwanda achieves 18% profit growth, deposits cross Rwf1tn in Q1 2026

Friday, May 22, 2026
Eastern Africa Standby Force.
Security

What to know about Eastern Africa Standby Force as Rwivanga takes helm

Thursday, May 21, 2026
Brig Gen Ronald Rwivanga has taken over as Director of Eastern African Standby Force. Courtesy of EASF
Security

Gen Rwivanga takes over as director of Eastern African Standby Force

Thursday, May 21, 2026
Rwanda's reconstruction became a global case study in resilience, state rebuilding, and disciplined governance. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

Why Rwanda’s greatest era may still be ahead

Wednesday, May 20, 2026
The high-level gala dinner brought together government officials, international partners and senior executives from across the financial and development sectors.
Featured

Partners hail Equity Group’s commitment to shared growth at Kigali gala dinner

Tuesday, May 19, 2026
U.S. President Donald Trump, Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame, and DR Congo President Félix Tshisekedi sign the Washington Accord in Washington, D.C., on December 4, 2025. Courtesy

Sanctions, sovereignty, and Rwanda: A small nation in the crosscurrents of global power

Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Officials and participants pose for a group photo at the signing of a memorandum of understanding for the initiative signed on Monday, May 18. Courtesy
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New fruit tree initiative to help feed over 4,000 schools, conserve environment

Tuesday, May 19, 2026
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Health

Ebola outbreak in DR Congo declared a global health emergency

Sunday, May 17, 2026
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Health

Africa CDC calls for urgent meeting after Uganda confirms Ebola case

Saturday, May 16, 2026
DR Congo confirms new Ebola outbreak with 65 deaths reported.
Africa

DR Congo confirms new Ebola outbreak with 65 deaths reported

Friday, May 15, 2026