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Minister of Foreign Affairs Olivier Nduhungirehe, Minister of ICT and Innovation Paula Ingabire, and RDB CEO Jean-Guy Afrika at Davos for World Economic Forum. Courtesy
Editorial

Rwanda’s presence at WEF matters far beyond Davos

Friday, January 23, 2026
Officials attend the launch of the bond listing of Africa Medical Supplier PLC, marking the start of trading for the company’s Rwf 5 billion corporate bond on August 27, 2025. Dan Gatsinzi
Economy

Govt liberalises central securities depository operations

Friday, January 23, 2026
Workers pack fresh green beans for exports at NAEB Warehouse at Gikondo. File

Why Kigali’s fresh produce market budget rose to $53.4m

Thursday, January 22, 2026
The author of the story Athan Tashobya (middle) poses for a photo with Zimbabwe fans during the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 in Morocco. Courtesy
Football

AFCON in Morocco: Four weeks, one continent, and the meaning of belonging

Friday, January 23, 2026
Uganda’s senior men’s national handball team marked a historic milestone on Wednesday with their first-ever appearance at the Africa Cup of Nations, despite suffering a 37–21 defeat in their opening match.
Handball

CAN Handball: Uganda eyes historic debut despite slow start

Thursday, January 22, 2026
The Minister of Justice and Attorney General Emmanuel Ugirashebuja (centre) speaks during Rwanda's fourth UPR review, as the country's Permanent Representative to UN Office in Geneva, Amb. Urujeni Bakuramutsa, (left) and Rwanda Governance Board CEO Doris Uwicyeza Picard look on. Courtesy
Rwanda

What next after Rwanda's fourth UPR review?

Thursday, January 22, 2026
A view of one of the newly constructed residential areas in Bumbogo Sector in Gasabo District. Sam Ngendahimana
Housing

Why city postponed approval of new residential sites

Thursday, January 22, 2026
(L–R) A moderator leads a panel discussion with Bill Gates, the American philanthropist and co-chair of the Gates Foundation, Rwanda’s Minister of ICT and Innovation Paula Ingabire, and Global Fund Executive Director Peter Sands at the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos on Wednesday, January 21. Gates announced the $50 million initiative, dubbed Horizon 1000, aimed at deploying AI tools in the health sector in partnership with African governments and health leaders. Photo: Courtesy.
Health

Why Bill Gates, OpenAI chose Rwanda for $50m AI healthcare initiative

Thursday, January 22, 2026
The Basketball for Girls in Schools Programme (2026–2030) has officially entered its implementation phase following a successful three-day coaching clinic held in Kigali.
Basketball

Coaches undergo clinics as girls hoops program in schools takes shape

Thursday, January 22, 2026
Official veterinarians care for a baby gorilla at Volcanoes National Park. File
Environment

Inside Rwanda’s multi-layered strategy to curb poaching 

Thursday, January 22, 2026
US President Donald Trump signed to order the United States’ withdrawal from dozens of UN-affiliated bodies and multilateral groups.

From aid to absence: Africa after America’s retreat

Thursday, January 22, 2026
Dr Jean-Chrysostome Ngabitsinze, Director General of the African Risk Capacity Group, addresses participants during a workshop in Rubavu.hotos by Dan Gatsinzi
Featured

Featured: Rwanda advances drought preparedness through risk modelling, operational planning

Thursday, January 22, 2026