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Alice Umutesi

Alice Umutesi

Amb. Claver Gatete, the Executive Secretary of the UN Economic Commission for Africa, speaks during the High-Level Side Event on Africa’s Health Sovereignty held on the margins of the African Union’s 39th Ordinary Summit in Addis Ababa on Sunday, February 15.

Amb. Gatete: Africa must rethink health financing amid shrinking foreign aid

Sunday, February 15, 2026

Officials and participants pose for a group photo at the event in Kigali on Friday, February 13. Photos by Kellya Keza

Agribusiness customers hail BPR’s impact at appreciation event

Friday, February 13, 2026

Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva virtually participates in the 43rd session of the Heads of State and Government Orientation Committee of the African Union Development Agency–New Partnership for Africa’s Development (AUDA-NEPAD) on Tuesday, February 10. Courtesy

Africa must drive its own dev't agenda, says PM Nsengiyumva

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics increased by 15.6 per cent annually, while remaining stable compared to December. File

Inflation rises by 8.9% in January

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Olivier Nduhungirehe. PHOTO BY OLIVIER MUGWIZA

A look back at Rwanda's position in the world

Friday, February 06, 2026

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Olivier Nduhungirehe, addresses delegates at Umushyikirano on Friday, February 6. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

Nduhungirehe: Kinshasa's lack of political will fuels DR Congo conflict

Friday, February 06, 2026

Residents of Gisagara follow Umushyikirano on Thursday, February 5. Courtesy

Umushyikirano: Rwandans weigh in on progress, what needs to change

Friday, February 06, 2026

President Paul Kagame speaks at Umushyikirano at Kigali Convention Centre on Thursday, February 5. Photo by Village Urugwiro

Kagame dismisses concerns that Rwanda processes minerals from DR Congo

Thursday, February 05, 2026

President Paul Kagame speaks during the opening of the 20th edition of the National Umushyikirano Council at Kigali Convention Centre on Thursday, February 5. Courtesy

DR Congo must own up, stop blaming Rwanda - Kagame

Thursday, February 05, 2026

President Paul Kagame addresses delegates during the opening of the 20th edition of the National Dialogue Council on Thursday, February 5. PHOTOS BY OLIVIER MUGWIZA

Kagame: Leaders must be held accountable for delayed projects

Thursday, February 05, 2026

Rwanda Development Board CEO Jean-Guy Afrika and Jorge Viana, President of the Brazilian Export Promotion Agency (APEX-Brazil), alongside Brazil’s Ambassador to Rwanda, Irene Vida Gal, during the signing of cooperation agreements at the Rwanda–Brazil Economic Cooperation Forum in Kigali on Wednesday, February 4. Craish BAHIZI

Rwanda, Brazil sign agreements on trade, investment

Wednesday, February 04, 2026

Panelists engage in a discussion during the 2024 Umushyikirano edition. Photos: Courtesy.

Umushyikirano: Over 80% of 2024 resolutions implemented, says minister

Tuesday, February 03, 2026

A view of MIC building, one of the city of Kigali's major commercial complexes. Photo by Craish Bahizi

The grey zones behind tenant disputes in shared buildings

Monday, February 02, 2026

Delegates follow President Kagame's remarks during the 31st annual National Prayer Breakfast held at Kigali Convention Centre on Sunday, February 1. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana

PHOTOS: Kagame: Practicing compromise can hold families together

Sunday, February 01, 2026

President Paul Kagame addresses delegates at the National Prayer Breakfast, held at the Kigali Convention Centre on Sunday, February 1. All photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana

PHOTOS: Stay true to yourselves, Kagame tells Rwandans

Sunday, February 01, 2026

Rwanda’s Centre of Excellence for Biomedical Engineering and e-Health Project Phase II in Bumbogo Sector in Gasabo District. Courtesy

Rwanda receives Rwf43bn from AfDB to fund skills development, innovation

Friday, January 30, 2026

The Woman in Cabin 10.

Weekend movie picks: Seven films worth watching

Friday, January 30, 2026

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Olivier Nduhungirehe, Einat Weiss, Israel’s Ambassador to Rwanda (c) and Mutangana observe a moment of silence to pay tribute to the victims of Holocaust in Kigali on January 27. Photos by Craish Bahizi

Nduhungirehe urges action against hate, stresses genocide is preventable

Wednesday, January 28, 2026