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Officials and Minister of Gender and Family Promotion Consolee Uwimana (C), as she leads the exercise during Ring the Bell for Gender Equality” ceremony on Monday, March 16. Courtesy
Women

A look at initiatives driving rise of female investors in Rwanda

Wednesday, March 18, 2026
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Security

PHOTOS: Close to 500 complete military career courses at Gabiro

Tuesday, March 17, 2026
President Kagame meets Hugh Evans, Founder and CEO , ahead of the third Move Afrika edition, headlined by Doja Cat at BK Arena on Tuesday, March 17. Photo by Village Urugwiro.
Rwanda

Kagame meets Global Citizen boss as Kigali hosts third Move Afrika concert

Tuesday, March 17, 2026
A drone strike by the Congolese army killed three people on Wednesday, March 11. Courtesy
Africa

Security Council discusses DR Congo conflict after Goma drone attack

Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Former Belgian diplomat Etienne Davignon could face trial for the 1961 murder of Congo's first Prime Minister Patrice Lumumba.

Veteran Belgian diplomat ordered to stand trial over Lumumba's murder

Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) has issued a final call to 496 registered vehicle owners to complete ownership transfers within 30 days. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Rwanda

Nearly 500 owners risk losing vehicles over incomplete transfers

Tuesday, March 17, 2026
A couple from Mugombwa Sector in Gisagara District is expected to be arraigned before Ndora Primary Court for a pre-trial hearing. File
Crime

Couple “that murdered visitors” set to appear in court

Tuesday, March 17, 2026
A group of 11 suspects accused of involvement in various crimes linked to illegal sale of properties, were paraded by Rwanda Investigation Bureau on March 17. Photo by Aurore Teta Ufitiwabo
Crime

11 arrested in real estate scam, Rwf1b recovered

Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Sports Minister Nelly Mukazayire, meets with the Mauritanian president Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani regarding Louise Mushikiwabo’s candidacy for a new term as Secretary-General of the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie (OIF), in Mauritania, on March 16. Courtesy
International

Mukazayire rallies support for Mushikiwabo’s La Francophonie bid in Mauritania

Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Fighting reportedly intensified early Tuesday, March 17, in eastern DR Congo as government coalition forces launched artillery strikes in South Kivu.
Africa

Kinshasa ‘is escalating conflict in South Kivu’ – rebels

Tuesday, March 17, 2026
A section of Kibuye-Kiziba tarmac road. Photos: Germain Nsanzimana.
Infrastructure

New tarmac road boosts healthcare access, business in Karongi

Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Some businesses near Amahoro Stadium in Remera Gasabo. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Business

Businesses near Amahoro Stadium feel squeeze from event road closures

Tuesday, March 17, 2026