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Delegates follow a panel discussion at the Summit that aimed to discuss how Africa can leverage mobile infrastructure to achieve economic gains. Dan Gatsinzi
Technology

Affordability and infrastructure gaps stall Africa’s 5G rollout, experts warn

Friday, October 24, 2025
Minister of Education Joseph Nsengimana emphasized that Rwanda views AI as a tool to enhance education rather than replace the human element in classrooms
Education

Rwanda speeds up AI integration into learning, teaching

Thursday, October 23, 2025
Delegates follow a panel discussion as University of Rwanda (UR) hosted the 2025 International Association of Universities (IAU) conference on Wednesday, October 22. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured

UR hosts global varsity conference on building trust in higher education

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
Equity Group CEO Dr. James Mwangi (left) and French Ambassador to Kenya Arnaud Suquet unveil the Group’s 2024 Sustainability Report, themed “A Sustainable World is a Transformed Africa.” Courtesy
Featured

PRESS RELEASE: Equity Group unveils 2024 Sustainability Report showcasing measurable progress and impact

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
Visitors celebrate at the top of Bisoke mount in Volcanoes National Park. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Environment

Bisoke Volcano, Lake Kivu sites lead Rwanda’s geopark drive

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
Dominique Habimana, Minister of Local Government gives a cow to a resident through Girinka Programme in Musanze on Friday, August 1. Courtesy

Ending poverty in Rwanda: What must be done next?

Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Didas Kayihura Muganga, UR Vice-Chancellor speaks at the meeting in Kigali. Courtesy
Education

University of Rwanda in new drive to train biotech scientists

Tuesday, October 21, 2025