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Edwin Ashimwe
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Rwanda
Rwanda takes issue with UK court ruling on safety of asylum seekers
Thursday, June 29, 2023
Paula Ingabire, Minister of ICT and Innovation delivers remarks during a meeting in Kigali on March 22, 2022. File
Technology
Inside Rwanda’s priority areas as new AI policy takes shape
Thursday, June 29, 2023
President Paul Kagame is expected in Seychelles for a state visit. Photo by Vllage Urugwiro
Africa
Kagame expected in Seychelles for national day
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
EAC member states Armed Forces, police personnel and civilians who participate in a two-week long Command Post Exercise (CPX) “USHIRIKIANO IMARA” in Musanze district on June 26. Courtesy
Security
EAC armies must unite in combating security threats - Marizamunda
Monday, June 26, 2023
President of Mozambique Filipe Nyusi presides over the ceremony of the successful implementation of the Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration of Renamo ex-combatants on Friday, June 23. Courtesy
Africa
Kagame hails Mozambique on ex-combatants re-integration
Friday, June 23, 2023
Jovani Ntabgoba Chipper Country Manager for Rwanda speaks at the official launch on the sidelines of the ongoing Inclusive Fintech Forum on June 21. Courtesy
Technology
Chipper Cash, Bezos-backed fintech startup, enters Rwandan market
Thursday, June 22, 2023
Zambian President, Hakainde Hichilema addresses delegates at Norrsken House during his visit at the hub on June 21. President said that he wants the exact concept of Rwanda’s Norrsken House in Zambia. Olivier Mugwiza
Technology
Zambia’s President wants “Norrsken concept” in Lusaka
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema pays tribute to victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi during his visit at at the Kigali Genocide Memorial on Wednesday, June 21.All photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Kwibuka
PHOTOS: Zambia’s President pays tribute to Genocide victims
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
Clare Akamanzi, Chief Executive at Rwanda Development Board addresses delegates as she shares Rwanda’s experience during the inaugural Inclusive FinTech forum . Courtesy
Technology
What should Africa’s Fintech ecosystem do better?
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
President Paul Kagame meets with Tidjane Thiam, Chairman of the Kigali International Financial Centre and Nick Barigye the CEO of KIFC in Kigali, on Tuesday, June 20. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Technology
KIFC's Chair, CEO brief Kagame on FinTech Forum
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
Tidjane Thiam, Kigali International Financial Centre board chairman.
Technology
Inaugural global FinTech forum kicks off in Kigali
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
Rwanda Development Board (RDB) Chief Executive, Clare Akamanzi addresses journalists after signing the agreement in Kigali on Monday, June 19. Photo: Olivier Mugwiza.
Basketball
How Rwanda will benefit from new five-year BAL deal
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
The 600 participants from five countries in the East African Community will conduct the two-week-long exercise at the RDF Command and Staff College Nyakinama in Musanze District. All photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Security
Regional troops in Rwanda for military drills
Sunday, June 18, 2023
Victoria Kwakwa, the World Bank Group Regional Vice President for Eastern and Southern Africa in Kigali on June 16. Courtesy
Rwanda
World Bank official talks support for disaster-struck families in Rwanda
Friday, June 16, 2023
Minister for Finance and Economic Planning, Uzziel Ndagijimana presenting to present the Budget Framework Paper for the 2023-2024 financial year on Thursday, June 15. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Economy
Rwanda to spend over Rwf5 trillion in next fiscal year
Thursday, June 15, 2023
The Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Dr Uzziel Ndagijimana, will present the proposed national budget for the fiscal year 2023-2024 before parliament this afternoon.Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Economy
Finance minister unveils national budget
Thursday, June 15, 2023
Rwanda Defence Force spokesperson Brig Gen Ronald Rwivanga and Col Lambert Sendegeya, in charge of RDF personnel or Chief J1, address journalists during a news briefing at the RDF headquarters in Kimihurura on Wednesday, June 14. The two senior officers shed light on recent developments that involved dismissal of two generals. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Rwanda
RDF speaks out on dismissed Generals, rescission of contracts
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr Vincent Biruta delivers remarks during the opening of the Kigali Global Dialogue on Monday, June 12. Courtesy
Technology
Emerging technologies take centre stage as Kigali Global Dialogue returns
Monday, June 12, 2023

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