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Alice Umutesi
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Passengers board RwandAir's plane at Kigali International Airport in 2020.
Tourism
Rwanda maintains top spot in Africa’s visa openness rankings
Monday, December 15, 2025
Diana Orembe of NovFeed won the first prize, followed by Abraham Mbuthia of Uzapoint and Adriaan Kruger of NuvoteQ in Kigali on Saturday, December 13. PHOTOS BY CRAISH BAHIZI
Featured
Innovation: Who are the biggest winners at Africa’s Business Heroes Awards 2025?
Monday, December 15, 2025
The two-day event, organized in partnership with the Rwanda Development Board (RDB), brought together African entrepreneurs, students, and investors.
Featured
Experts call for investment in Africa’s homegrown innovations at ABH summit
Saturday, December 13, 2025
Christine Nkulikiyinka, Minister of Public Service and Labour, speaks at the Jobs for Youth Forum, hosted by the Ministry of Public Service and Labour on Thursday, December 11. Courtesy
Economy
Experts challenge employers’ demand for experience from graduates
Friday, December 12, 2025
The Princess Bride, This 1987 fairy tale adventure is about a beautiful young woman and her one true love. Courtesy
Cinema
Must-watch movies, shows to get you in festive season
Friday, December 12, 2025
The top 10 finalists for the 7th edition of the ABH Summit, scheduled for December 12 and 13.
Featured
Africa’s Business Heroes returns to Kigali for 7th edition
Tuesday, December 09, 2025
Senator Lindsey Graham holding a meeting with President Kagame earlier this week in Washington ahead of the Washington Accords.
Africa
US senator: Rwanda-DR Congo peace accords were 'almost an impossible dream'
Friday, December 05, 2025
Rwanda Atomic Energy Board (RAEB) officials, UR representatives, and students pose for a photo during the official launch of a Bachelor of Science program in Nuclear Science and Technology on Wednesday, December 3.
Education
University of Rwanda launches nuclear science degree programme
Wednesday, December 03, 2025
ASEA President and RSE CEO, Pierre-Célestin Rwabukumba, speaks during the 28th African Securities Exchanges Association (ASEA) Annual Conference, held in Kigali from November 27.
Economy
Rwanda Stock Exchange launches multicurrency securities trading
Saturday, November 29, 2025
A new public transport model for Kigali is set to launch this December. Courtesy
Infrastructure
Kigali to launch new public transport system
Saturday, November 29, 2025
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Economy
Old bank notes set to be demonetised
Friday, November 28, 2025
President Kagame and his granddaughter watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier between Rwanda’s Amavubi and Nigeria’s Super Eagles at Amphora Stadium in Kigali on March 21. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Education
Kagame talks parenting, quality time with family
Thursday, November 27, 2025
President Paul Kagame speaks to the media during a press conference at Urugwiro Village on Thursday, November 27.
Politics
Kagame: Washington peace talks a ‘good step’ but regional leaders must take responsibility
Thursday, November 27, 2025
A file photo of Rwandan peacekeepers escort Central African Republic President Faustin-Archange Touadéra during the country’s general elections on December 27, 2020.
Security
Kagame, Touadéra discuss security ahead of CAR elections
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Kagame and Touadera during their meeting in Kigali. Photo by Village Urugwiro.
Politics
Kagame, CAR president discuss stronger bilateral ties
Monday, November 24, 2025
President Faustin-Archange Touadéra of Central African Republic (CAR) arrives at Kigali International Airport on Sunday, November 23. Courtesy
Rwanda
CAR president visits Rwanda
Sunday, November 23, 2025
Sadrah Irasubiza, Managing Director of NetFella, speaks to the media during an event on cybersecurity and data protection awareness on Friday, November 21. Photo by Bahizi Craish.
Security
Why trained youth, stronger laws are key to digital safety
Saturday, November 22, 2025
BK Foundation and GIZ officials pose with Heike Uta Dettmann, the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Rwanda, during a visit to Davet Ltd on Thursday, November 20. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured
BK Foundation, GIZ Rwanda award top MSMEs driving climate action, circular economy in Rwanda
Friday, November 21, 2025

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