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President Kagame speaks during the 20-year anniversary celebrations of the partnership between Rwanda and Oklahoma Christian University. He lauded the university for shaping leaders in the country. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi.
Education

PHOTOS: Kagame hails Rwanda-Oklahoma varsity partnership for shaping leaders

Saturday, May 23, 2026
Michael Larbie, Group Executive, Corporate and Investment Banking at Ecobank and Wamkele Mene, Secretary-General of the AfCFTA Secretariat during the signing of the agreement. Courtesy
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AfCFTA Secretariat, Ecobank Group sign landmark deal to accelerate intra-African trade, empower SMEs

Friday, May 22, 2026
Two artificial ponds under construction at Gikondo Wetland, the former Gikondo industrial park in Kigali. File

Kigali: Thriving hub for tourism investment

Friday, May 22, 2026
Bank tellers attend to customers at I&M Bank Rwanda headquarters in Kigali. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Economy

Central bank raises policy rate to contain inflation

Friday, May 22, 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)
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I&M Bank Rwanda achieves 18% profit growth, deposits cross Rwf1tn in Q1 2026

Friday, May 22, 2026
A peacock displays its colourful feathers at the restored Nyandungu Eco-Tourism Park. Courtesy

Acting locally, impacting globally: Rwanda’s biodiversity model in action

Friday, May 22, 2026
Central Bank Governor Soraya Hakuziyaremye and her Deputy Nick Barigye addresses journalists. Courtesy
Economy

Central bank raises key interest rate to 8.25%

Thursday, May 21, 2026
Workers remove water hyacinth in Cyohoha Lake. The Rwanda Water Resources Board is set to purchase specialised equipment capable of removing water hyacinth. Courtesy
Environment

Rwf1.5bn plan to protect Rwandan lakes in Victoria basin

Thursday, May 21, 2026
Equity Bank Rwanda Managing Director, Hannington Namara (second L), and Equity Group Managing Director and CEO, Dr. James Mwangi (third L), along with other officials as the Group announce results for the 2026 first quarter financial performance on May 19 (courtesy).
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Equity Bank Rwanda posts 36% profit surge in Q1 2026 as Group expands regional digital-led growth

Thursday, May 21, 2026
DP World Rwanda, Staff and management together with members of the regional Executive Leadership Team (ELT) for Africa lay wreaths in honour of victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Kwibuka

DP World Kigali team honours Genocide victims, reaffirms unity across nationalities

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
President Kagame joins the presidential panel featuring Presidentof Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu and President of Gabon, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema onMay 14. Photo Dan Gatsinzi
Business

Africa CEO Forum closes with over $3bn in deals, commitments

Wednesday, May 20, 2026