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Maurice Toroitich, the Managing Director of NCBA Bank Rwanda and Chantal Kagame, the CEO of Mobile Money Rwanda during the launch of the new parternship in Kigali. Courtesy
Featured
Featured: MoKash rolls out lock savings, loan top up features
South Africa has said it will withdraw troops from the United Nations peacekeeping mission in DR Congo (MONUSCO).
Africa
South Africa to withdraw troops from MONUSCO
RNP and RDF SWAT teams were welcomed to Dubai by Rwanda's Ambassador to UAE John Mirenge. The 2026 UAE SWAT Challenge runs from February 7-11.
International
How Rwandan teams are faring at UAE SWAT Challenge
South Korean YouTuber Pani Bottle visits Kigali Genocide Memorial on Friday, February 6, 2026.
Kwibuka
Pani Bottle honours victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi
Members of the Banyamulenge community have called on the United States to pressure the Congolese forces to stop attacks on civilians in the Minembwe area in South Kivu province.
Africa
PHOTOS: Banyamulenge petition US govt over attacks on Minembwe
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Featured
Press release: Choplife Gaming secures license to launch online sports betting and casino operations in Liberia
A Ghanaian man named Benjamin Offei has reportedly killed himself in Denmark after paternity tests for children he raised returned negative.
International
Ghanaian man kills himself after DNA tests returned negative
Charles Karakye, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education leads the meeting. The project running between 2025 to 2030 is dubbed Higher Technical Education for Employment and Entrepreneurship
Education
Rwanda Polytechnic, KOICA launch $16m project to boost workforce readiness
Vicky Ajok, a Ugandan woman working as a housemaid in Syria, has reportedly confessed to killing veteran Syrian actress Huda Shaarawi, 87, who was found dead in her apartment in Damascus last month.
Crime
Ugandan housemaid confesses to killing Syrian actress
Verena Ruzibuka, Country Director of Heifer International Rwanda hands over a cheque to one of the winners. Heifer International Rwanda has officially launched the 2026 AYuTE Challenge Rwanda. Courtesy
Featured
Press release: Heifer Rwanda launches 2026 AYuTE challenge with Rwf65m for youth-led Agritech solutions
APR FC’s Clement Niyigena was close to signing for Al Hilal last week before the transfer collapsed. File.
Football
Niyigena unsure about APR future after Al Hilal move collapsed
Rwanda captain Djihad Bizimana has joined Algerian side CS Constantine. Photo courtesy
Football
Bizimana joins Algerian side CS Constantine  
Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) on Thursday, January 29, confirmed the arrest of Fred Barafinda Sekikubo. Courtesy
Crime
Barafinda, two others arrested over spreading falsehoods
 (L–R) Honorary Consul of Mexico in Rwanda Aimable Rumongi; Mexico’s Ambassador to Rwanda, resident in Kenya, Gisele Fernández Ludlow; a representative of Kenya’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Stella Munyi; and Rwanda’s High Commissioner to Kenya Ernest Rwamucyo raise a toast as Rwanda and Mexico mark 50 years of diplomatic relations. Courtesy
International
Rwanda, Mexico mark 50 years of diplomatic ties
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Top 5 powerful Indian-origin billionaires who built wealth and influence in Africa
Prateek Suri, founder and CEO of Maser Group, during an interview.
Maser Group’s MDR releases Q4 financial results, strengthens long-term outlook
American rising tennis player Eaden-Zack Harron (L) was all smiles after winning his first J60 Kigali title  in August 2025. File photo
Tennis
Eaden-Zack Harron: J60 Kigali winner dreams of winning grand slam
Ambassador Mathilde Mukantabana and House Foreign Affairs Africa Subcommittee Chairman Chris Smith pose for a photo at the US Congress on Thursday, January 22. Courtesy of Rwandan Embassy in Washington
Africa
Amb. Mukantabana’s statement to US Congress on path to peace under Washington Accords

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