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Delegates attend the opening of AI Everything Kenya X GITEX Kenya at the Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi on May 19. The summit brought together tech executives, investors and government officials from across Africa. COURTESY
Technology

African nations must create AI, not just consume it, summit hears

Thursday, May 21, 2026
Why Africa must invest in brain and mental health.

Why Africa must invest in brain and mental health

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).
Featured

Equity Bank Rwanda posts 36% profit surge in Q1 2026 as Group expands regional digital-led growth

Thursday, May 21, 2026
Rwandan security forces have been deployed to Cabo Delgado since 2021 at the invitation of the Mozambican government. FILE
Editorial

Africa must stop outsourcing its security solutions

Thursday, May 21, 2026
Panellists engage in a discussion at the second edition of the Nuclear Energy Innovation Summit for Africa (NEISA 2026) in Kigali.
Energy

Govt banks on industrial demand to advance nuclear power plans

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
Participants at the second edition of the Nuclear Energy Innovation Summit for Africa (NEISA 2026) in Kigali on Tuesday, May 19. Dan Gatsinzi
Editorial

Africa must seize its moment in the nuclear energy future

Wednesday, May 20, 2026
President Paul Kagame, Togolese president Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé and Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu, visit an exhibition at the summit in Kigai on Tuesday, May 19. Dan Gatsinzi
Energy

Why Africa is turning to small modular reactors for its nuclear future

Wednesday, May 20, 2026
BPR Rwanda officials during the bank’s annual general meeting in Kigali, on May 16. Courtesy
Featured

BPR Bank expects sustained growth after 35% profit jump driven by lending expansion

Tuesday, May 19, 2026
President Paul Kagame and his Tanzanian counterpart Samia Suluhu Hassan witness the signing of the deal, while ministers Gasore (right) and Ndejembi look on in Kigali, Tuesday, May 19. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Energy

Rwanda, Tanzania sign 'strategic' energy deal

Tuesday, May 19, 2026