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T.I Rwanda boss Apollinaire Mupiganyi speaks during the event where the findings were presented. Photo by T.I Rwanda
Rwanda

New report exposes continued flaws in districts’ finance management

Friday, April 03, 2026
A section of a residential house destroyed by a drone attack in Goma that killed three people on Wednesday, March 11. Courtesy.

Eastern DR Congo peace requires political will and confronting genocide ideology

Friday, April 03, 2026
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva has been given six months to present solutions to persistent challenges affecting feeder roads, particularly poor water management. File
Infrastructure

Parliament summons Prime Minister over feeder roads

Wednesday, April 01, 2026
AFC M23 official Freddy Kaniki comforts members of the Banyamulenge community who fled atrocities in Uvira to Kamanyola in January 2026. Photo by Teddy Mazina

Eastern DR Congo: When vulnerable citizens are left between armies

Wednesday, April 01, 2026
At least 5,396 tea farmers in the district are expected to benefit from the initiative designed to transform farming practices, raise incomes, and strengthen Rwanda’s position in the premium tea market. All photos by Craish BAHIZI
Featured

Farmer training lifts tea quality prospects under Rugabano Outgrowers Services Company

Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Delegates at the 4th EAC Regional Science, Technology and Innovation Conference on Monday, March 30
Technology

Regional collaboration critical for Africa’s AI future — experts

Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Panelists engage in a discussion during AI for Impact Global South Forum”in Kigali on 21 January 2026. Courtesy
Technology

From India to Africa: What India’s public-sector AI experience offers Rwanda and the Global South

Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Paula Ingabire, Minister of ICT and Innovation, with UNESCO Regional Director for Eastern Africa Louise Haxthausen during the 4th East African Community Science, Technology and Innovation Conference in Kigali. Courtesy
Science

Why East Africa must own its AI future, not import it

Monday, March 30, 2026
Lacina Koné, Director General and CEO of Smart Africa, and  Shalina Wadhwani, Co-Founder of Wadhwani AI Global, sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)  on the sidelines of the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi. Courtesy
Featured

FEATURED: Africa bets big on responsible AI as Wadhwani AI Global, Smart Africa enter new partnership

Sunday, March 29, 2026
The event brought together students, university leaders, local authorities, security officials, diplomats, government representatives, and partners. Courtesy
Featured

Intercultural Day turns INES-Ruhengeri into a vibrant showcase of African unity in diversity

Sunday, March 29, 2026
National Electoral Commission staff during past elections. File
Politics

2026 local elections: Which district mayors are eligible to run again?

Saturday, March 28, 2026
Under the draft Organic Law, district councillors would be elected through indirect elections, moving away from the current arrangement that allows direct voting. Craish Bahizi
Politics

What to know ahead of district mayoral elections

Friday, March 27, 2026