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Attendees tour the exhibition floor at a previous GITEX artificial intelligence event, where startups, investors and global technology firms converge. The showcase makes its East Africa debut next week. COURTESY.
Technology

Global tech giants & African startups converge in Nairobi for major AI showcase

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
A cattle herder climbs a hill in Nturo village, in Masisi Territory, North Kivu, eastern DR Congo. Photo by Teddy Mazina

In conversation: Moïse Nyarugabo on genocide ideology in DR Congo and its regional implications

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Minister of Finance and Economic Planning Yusuf Murangwa presenting the figures to Parliament on Monday, May 11. Photos by Craish Bahizi.
Economy

Govt highlights spending priorities for 2026-27

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Minister of Finance and Economic Planning Yusuf Murangwa presenting the figures to Parliament on Monday, May 11. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Economy

Govt projects spending Rwf7.8 trillion in 2026/27

Monday, May 11, 2026
African Leaders during 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union Concludes in Addis Ababa. Courtesy

Reprogramming Africa’s mind: Why the continent’s future depends on African solidarity

Monday, May 11, 2026
Ecofleet public bus during morning hours in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Better buses are here. But can Kigali sustain the momentum?

Monday, May 11, 2026
Mothers feed their children during a campaign to raise awareness about fighting stunting in Western Province. Courtesy
Women

Mother's Day: What does a supportive home, workplace look like?

Sunday, May 10, 2026
Participants pose for a group photo during a high-level consultation on green energy and climate finance held on April 30, 2026. Courtesy
Environment

Lawmakers back bankable green projects to attract climate finance

Thursday, May 07, 2026
Montfort Mlachila, the IMF advisor at the African Department, speaks during a panel discussion during the national launch of the April 2026 Regional Economic Outlook on May 6. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
International

Economic shocks could push 20 million Africans into hunger, IMF warns

Wednesday, May 06, 2026
Officials pose for a group photo with student representatives during the launch of the fifth edition of the Ndi Umunyarwanda initiative in secondary schools at the Lycée de Kigali on March 10.

Why youth must resist the politics of identity

Wednesday, May 06, 2026
The forum brings together Attorneys General, Ministers of Justice, private sector actors, and development partners
Rwanda

African attorneys-general meet in Kigali over policies, partnerships

Wednesday, May 06, 2026
Sayinzoga Kampeta speaks during a panel discussion at the ZEP-RE (PTA Reinsurance Company) annual meetings in Kigali, on Monday, May 4. Courtesy
Economy

Why trust, missing data remain major obstacles in Africa’s insurance sector

Wednesday, May 06, 2026