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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
Panelists engage in a discussion as ILPD unveil Rwanda’s first-ever national research on the Mapping and Profiling of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Service Providers. Courtesy
Law

What to know as experts unveil research on Rwanda's alternative dispute resolution efforts

Thursday, October 23, 2025
Some lab chemicals at Nyarugenge based school. Courtesy
Environment

Over 1,700 tonnes of toxic waste collected from schools, other places

Thursday, October 23, 2025
Justice Minister, Emmanuel Ugirashebuja, speaks during a Stakeholders’ Dialogue on Strengthening Crime Prevention Strategies on Wednesday, October 22,
Crime

Crime prevention a development imperative, says justice minister

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
By reframing connectivity as a basic economic right rather than a luxury, Africa’s telecom industry is betting on inclusion as its most powerful form of innovation.
Technology

Telcos push for tax cuts to make smartphones affordable, boost digital inclusion

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
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
Chief Ombudsman Madeleine Nirere presents the report to Members of Parliament a a joint plenary sitting. Courtesy
Rwanda

Complaints filed to Ombudsman’s Office rose by 45% this year

Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Vendors inside a potato store in Nyabisindu, Remera in Gasabo District. The government says it has lifted fixed prices for agricultural produce. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Agriculture

Why Rwanda ended price controls on farm produce

Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Ambassador Urujeni Bakuramutsa, delivers Rwanda’s statement at the 16th Session of the UNCTAD Ministerial Conference , in Geneva, on Tuesday, October 21. Courtesy
Rwanda

Rwanda urges inclusive digitisation to bridge global trade, internet divide

Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Andrew Mold, Director of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) in Eastern Africa, explained key factors behind the region’s unexpected resilience. Courtesy of UNECA.
Economy

Weakening dollar, strong exports drive eastern Africa’s trade resilience – UNECA

Tuesday, October 21, 2025