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Some of the East African Community (EAC) Heads of State during a recent meeting in Arusha. Courtesy
Economy

EAC unveils customs bond system in Arusha

Saturday, March 07, 2026
Members of the United Nations Security Council during a session on DR Congo conflict in 2025. File
Africa

UNSC credibility on trial in eastern DR Congo

Friday, March 06, 2026
The Managing Director of Airtel Rwanda Sujay Chakrabarti and George Kimathi, the Vice Chancellor of the University of Kigali during the signing ceremony on Wednesday, March 4. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Featured

University of Kigali, Airtel Rwanda partner to empower students with digital skills, affordable internet

Friday, March 06, 2026
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva arrives in Arusha, Tanzania, for the 25th Ordinary Summit of the East African Community (EAC) Heads of State on Friday, March 6. Upon his arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, the Prime Minister was received by Tanzania’s Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Dennis Londo. Courtesy
International

PM Nsengiyumva arrives in Arusha ahead EAC Summit

Friday, March 06, 2026
The AFC/M23 advisor Jean Paul Shaka said the movement remains ready to continue negotiations under the Doha framework despite continued military escalation by Kinshasa and its allies in North and South Kivu provinces.
Africa

AFC/M23 'stands ready' for Doha talks despite Kinshasa's escalation - advisor

Friday, March 06, 2026
The Rwanda Defence Force and the Rwanda National Police will launch the 2026 Defence and Security Citizen Outreach Programme on Monday, March 9.
Security

Defence, security outreach begins next week

Friday, March 06, 2026
Kigeme modern market that was set near Kigeme refuee camp has helped refugees to start small businesses and gradually shifting from aid dependence to economic self-reliance. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

PHOTOS: Kigeme refugees turn to business to reduce aid dependence

Friday, March 06, 2026
Minister of ICT and Innovation Paula Ingabire speaking at the AI Summit on Africa held at Kigali Convention Centre, in April 2025
Technology

Rwanda–Anthropic AI deal targets health, education gains

Thursday, March 05, 2026
A pupil undergoes a hearing screening at GS Cyivugiza during World Hearing Day..
Health

Hearing loss: Late detection, stigma deny children timely care

Wednesday, March 04, 2026
Participants pose for a group photo at the launch of one-year Twiyubakire programme, an initiative designed to empower women, youth, and persons with disabilities. Dan GATSINZI
Featured

‘Twiyubakire’ programme prioritises education, agriculture in eight districts

Wednesday, March 04, 2026
State Minister for Education, Claudette Irere, said the Covid-19 pandemic revealed critical gaps in Africa’s preparedness. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
Featured

East Africa joins forces to bridge vaccine gap, fortify health security

Monday, March 02, 2026
Bank of Kigali CEO Diane Karusisi and other bank officials plant trees on Saturday, February 28. The bank marked the milestone with a renewed environmental pledge, planting about 3,500 trees in Kigali. cOURTESY
Featured

Featured: BK marks 60 years with tree planting drive among key activities

Monday, March 02, 2026