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Rwanda

Genocide memorial unveiled at California State University

Monday, May 18, 2026
Masai Ujiri, the president of Dallas Mavericks speaks at a panel discussion at the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali on Friday, May 15. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Business

Young entrepreneurs leave CEO Forum with deals, lessons in hand

Monday, May 18, 2026
The side event by Equity Bank Group held under the theme “From Fintech to Futuretech Scaling Africa’s Digital Economy,.
Featured

Equity Group backs Rwanda’s drive to become Africa’s digital finance powerhouse

Monday, May 18, 2026
Rwanda has introduced new regulations expanding Value Added Tax obligations to a wide range of digital services and products. AI image
Economy

What you should know about new VAT rules on digital services

Monday, May 18, 2026
According to the AfCFTA 2024–2025 Implementation Report, 48 countries have submitted draft schedules of specific commitments on trade in services, with 22 already technically verified in priority sectors

The $200 handshake: Africa’s payment paradox

Sunday, May 17, 2026
Rwandan and Congolese officials meet in the United States on March 19, 2026, to discuss the implementation of the Washington Peace Agreement.

Selective outrage and transactional diplomacy in eastern DR Congo

Sunday, May 17, 2026
France-based long-distance runner Felicien Muhitira during Cross Country competition at Kicukiro. Sam Ngendahimana

Kigali Marathon 2026: Muhitira returns to national team after five-year suspension

Sunday, May 17, 2026
The International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (IRMCT) in The Hague on Saturday, May 16 announced the death of Félicien Kabuga at the age of 91. Courtesy
Crime

Timeline of Félicien Kabuga's unresolved Genocide case

Sunday, May 17, 2026
RDF Chief of Staff Maj Gen Vincent Nyakarundi delivers his remarks at the National Security Symposium 2026 opened on Friday, May 16, at Rwanda Military Academy in Gako in Bugesera. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Security

PHOTOS: Military officials stress need for African self-reliance in security

Saturday, May 16, 2026
Officers and other participants pose for a group photo at the National Security Symposium 2026 opened on Friday, May 16, at Rwanda Military Academy in Gako in Bugesera. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Security

PHOTOS: National Security Symposium 2026 opens with call for African-led security solutions

Saturday, May 16, 2026
The 2026 Kigali International Peace Marathon will take place across two days, from June 13-14. Photo courtesy

Kigali International Peace Marathon 2026 expands to two days

Saturday, May 16, 2026
Over 1,000 people joined the protest march in Brussels on May 15, calling for an end to violence against Banyamulenge in eastern D R Congo.
Africa

Banyamulenge march in Brussels in protest of violence in DR Congo

Saturday, May 16, 2026