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A teacher during a Kinyarwanda lesson at Groupe Scolaire Kimisange. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi

Experts call for targeted training to improve learning outcomes

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Maxwell Gomera, Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme in South Africa and Director of the Africa Sustainable Finance Hub (C) speaks during a panel discussion. Courtesy

As aid shrinks, Africa looks inward to finance development

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Athanase Nduwumuremyi, Coordinator of OFAB Rwanda Chapter (R) explaining about the performance of biotech cassava to Sylvia Kyeyune in Rubona, Huye District, on June 18. Courtesy

Rwanda nears release of first biotech crops

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

BPR Bank Rwanda Managing Director Patience Mutesi speaks during the event at the bank’s headquarters in Kigali on Monday, June 22. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi

BPR Bank unveils share trading platform for minority shareholders as value climbs

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Rwanda’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Usta Kaitesi, delivers her remarks during the closing ceremony in Kigali on Tuesday, June 23. Courtesy

South-South, Triangular convention closes with call to spur investments

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Officers demonstrate skills acquired during a four-month training course at the Basic Military Training Centre (BMTC) in Nasho, Kirehe District.

PHOTOS: RDF Infantry Brigade completes advanced training at Nasho

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Minister of Finance and Economic Planning Yusuf Murangwa speaks at the Convention on South-South and Triangular Cooperation in Kigali on Tuesday, June 23. Courtesy

Murangwa urges shift from aid to private investment

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Uganda’s former Chief Justice Benjamin Odoki, who chairs the team of constitutional experts drafting the proposed East African Community Political Confederation Constitution speaks in Rubavu.

Rubavu community calls for free movement across EAC

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Guinea bans exports of unprocessed gold.

Guinea bans exports of unprocessed gold

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Minister of ICT and Innovation Paula Ingabire speaks during a panel discussion at the inaugural Convention on South-South and Triangular Cooperation held in Kigali on Monday, June 22.

Why technology alone won't drive Africa's digital transformation

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Cross-borders trucks at Rusumo Onse Stop Border Post. Eastern Africa recorded exceptionally strong growth in exports in 2025. Courtesy

Eastern Africa exports grew 14.5% in 2025 - UNECA

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

At least 1,232 households in Rusizi District are set to be compensated to pave the way for land acquisition for the Ruzizi III power plant on the Rwandan side. Courtesy

Over 1,200 households to be compensated for Ruzizi III power project

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Usta Kaitesi speaks during a panel discussion at the inaugural Convention on South-South and Triangular Cooperation held on June 22, in Kigali.

Why developing countries are turning to each other for solutions

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Ecobank Rwanda headquarters in Kigali. Courtesy

Ecobank Rwanda shakes up lending with up to Rwf60m collateral-free loan offer

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Staff and management of KPMG Rwanda observe a moment of silence in honour of victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi at Rebero Genocide Memorial on June 18. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi

At Rebero, KPMG Rwanda honours Genocide victims, roots for courage, unity

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Doctor Jean de Dieu Nsanzimana is a Rwandan general surgeon undergoing specialised training in Israel. Courtesy

Meet Rwandan surgeon preparing to bring specialised heart care home

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Rachel Mwaniki, Project Lead for ACT Expo, speaking during an Industry Soirée held at Pedro’s Coffee in Kigali’s Kiyovu suburb on June 17. Courtesy

ACT Expo 2026: Kigali to host Africa’s biggest coffee, tea expo as buyers eye new deals

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Minister of ICT and Innovation Paula Ingabire delivers her remarks at the Global AI Summit on Africa in Kigali in 2025. File

Inside the newly approved National AI Agency

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Officials poses for a group photo at the inaugural Convention on South-South and Triangular Cooperation, in Kigali on June 22. Kellya Keza

UNDP sees South-South cooperation as key development driver, Rwanda as model

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

CMA Rwanda’s Chief Executive Officer, Romeo Ngarambe and the Director General of SEC Nigeria, Dr. Emomotimi Agamato during the signing ceremony in Kigali, Monday, June 22. Courtesy

CMA Rwanda, SEC Nigeria seal deal to advance African capital markets

Tuesday, June 23, 2026