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Alice Umutesi

Alice Umutesi

President Paul Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame arrive in Cambodia on Thursday, November 12, for a state visit and the 20th Francophonie Summit. Photos by Village Urugwiro

Kagame, First Lady arrive in Cambodia ahead of La Francophonie Summit

Thursday, November 12, 2026

BPR Bank Rwanda’s headquarters in Kigali. The bank is promoting tailored savings accounts and digital banking services to encourage customers across different income groups to save regularly and build financial security. Courtesy photo.

BPR Bank targets savers in different income groups with tailored accounts

Friday, November 06, 2026

Edison Niyontegereje, president and chief organiser of the bazaar and chief executive of Intercultural Bridge Group CBC, speaks at the press conference. Courtesy

Kigali to host cultures from 11 countries at diplomatic bazaar

Wednesday, November 04, 2026

President Kagame interacts with th Prime Minister Godwin Friday of St. Vincent and the Grenadines on the sidelines of CHOGM on Tuesday, November 4. Photos by Village Urugwiro

PHOTOS: Kagame holds talks with Commonwealth leaders at CHOGM

Wednesday, November 04, 2026

Regional expert participate in an oversight meeting on ONA implementation in Kigali on November 3. Photos by Craish Bahizi

EAC seeks regional framework to monitor roaming charges

Wednesday, November 04, 2026

AWF CEO Kaddu Sebunya (Right) & the AWF Rwanda Country Coordinator Patrick Nsabimana (Left) during the AWF-ESP MoU signing event in Kigali. Courtesy

Nearly 550 households around Volcanoes National Park to get business support

Tuesday, November 03, 2026

Officials pose for a photo during an investor roadshow in Kigali on Monday, November 2. Courtesy

Kenya Pipeline Company Plc eyes Kigali link as it courts Rwanda’s fuel market

Tuesday, November 03, 2026

President Kagame speaks during a high-level panel at the 28th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in St John’s, the capital of Antigua and Barbuda, on Monday, November 2. Photos by Village Urugwiro

CHOGM: Kagame says risk perception should not hinder investment in Global South

Monday, November 02, 2026

President Paul Kagame shares a light moment with officials from Antigua and Barbuda upon his arrival in St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, ahead of the 28th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), scheduled for November 1–4. Photos by Village Urugwiro

PHOTOS: Kagame in Antigua and Barbuda for CHOGM

Monday, November 02, 2026

Participants follow a presentation at the East African Women in Trade Awards, held in Kigali on Sunday, November 1. Craish Bahizi

Why women-owned businesses struggle to cross EAC borders

Sunday, November 01, 2026

African leaders and their Russian counterparts meet at the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow. Photo credit, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Rwanda.

What stood out for Rwanda at Russia-Africa Summit 2026?

Saturday, October 31, 2026

Lassina Zerbo, Chairman of the Board of the Rwanda Atomic Energy Board speaks during a discussion during the third Russia–Africa Summit, held in Moscow from October 28 to 29. Courtesy

Going nuclear: Rwanda energy official calls for joint African efforts

Friday, October 30, 2026

Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva at the Russia–Africa Youth Forum at the Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO) on Thursday, October 29. Courtesy

PM Nsengiyumva urges African countries to remove trade barriers

Thursday, October 29, 2026

Delese Mimi Darko, Director-General of AMA, speaks at the launch of the new hubs during the agency's inaugural AMA Week, taking place in Kigali from October 25 to 30. Courtesy

African Medicines Agency names expert committees to strengthen drug regulation

Thursday, October 29, 2026

Delegates pose for a group photo at the conference in Kigali on Tuesday, October 27. Courtesy

African Medicines Agency opens key regulatory hubs in Kigali

Wednesday, October 28, 2026

Olivier Twagirayezu was appointed Chief Operations Officer and Jessica Ingabire as Chief Delivery Officer at the National Artificial Intelligence Agency.

National AI Agency gets new leaders

Wednesday, October 28, 2026

President Paul Kagame poses for a photo with members of the Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) Private Sector Coalition Group after their meeting at Urugwiro Village on Tuesday, October 28. Photo by Village Urugwiro

Kagame meets private sector coalition on digital payments

Tuesday, October 27, 2026

Graduates celebrate during the University of Rwanda’s 12th graduation ceremony at Rukara Campus in Kayonza District on Friday, October 23.

Why University of Rwanda graduates fell by 48% in 2026

Tuesday, October 27, 2026