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AfDB Chief Economist Kevin Chika Urama.

East Africa projected to lead regional growth in 2026

Thursday, May 28, 2026

Amb Fred Gateretse Ngoga.

Burundian diplomat speaks out on anti-Tutsi discrimination

Thursday, May 28, 2026

Col Lausanne Ingabire

RDF's Col Lausanne Ingabire graduates from Kenya's National Defence College

Thursday, May 28, 2026

Choplife Gaming's promotional poster (courtesy)

Press release: Choplife Gaming to launch betPawa in Mali following PMU Mali licence approval

Thursday, May 28, 2026

A young boy eats a sugary pastry outside a local kiosk stocked with sodas and processed snacks in a neighborhood on the outskirts. According to the Rwanda Demographic and Health Survey, six percent of children under five in Rwanda are overweight. AI image.

Processed foods, screen time driving rise in child obesity

Thursday, May 28, 2026

Students have lunch under the school feeding programme at a school in Masaka, Kicukiro District, in 2023. Photo by Craish Bahizi.

Schools turn to iron-rich beans to cut feeding costs

Thursday, May 28, 2026

Electoral staff during the presidential elections in 2024. File

How new law reshaped electoral colleges

Thursday, May 28, 2026

Delegates follow a panel discussion during the ongoing African Development Bank Group (AfDB) Annual Meetings 2026 in Brazzaville on Tuesday, May 26. Courtesy

African leaders push for economic sovereignty at AfDB meetings

Thursday, May 28, 2026

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (right) greets a fellow Muslim during Eid Al-Adha celebrations at Macombs Dam Park in the Bronx on Wednesday, May 27. Photo courtesy

New York City Mayor joins Eid prayers clad in Visit Rwanda thobe

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

The Inspector General of Police, Commissioner General Felix Namuhoranye speaking during the 25th anniversary celebrations on Wednesday, May 27. Dan Gatsinzi

All you need to know as Rwanda National Police turn 25

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

President Paul Kagame delivers his remarks during celebration of RNP’s 25th anniversary, held at Police Training School, Gishari, on Wednesday, on May 27. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi

Kagame hails police for 25 years of service

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

The newly commissioned 436 officers after they completed the Cadet Police Course at the Police Training School, Gishari in Rwamagana District, on Wednesday, May 27. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi

PHOTOS: Kagame commissions over 400 police officers

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

The discussions focused on aviation, logistics, and opportunities to support Rwanda’s regional connectivity and growth ambitions.

Rwanda, Boeing explore aircraft financing amid aviation ambitions

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Muslims during a morning prayer to observe Eid al-Adha at Kigali Pele Stadium on Wednesday, May 27. All photos by Craish BAHIZI

Eid al-Adha: Mufti Sindayigaya calls for faith, sacrifice

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Minister of Public Service and Labour, Christine Nkurikiyinka, delivers her remarks during the celebration of Labour Day 2025. File

New rules to protect public servants’ net pay from pension reform impact

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Students during a presentation as BK Foundation, in partnership with iDebate Rwanda, hosted the national finale of the fourth cohort of the Money Makeover Challenge on May 23. Courtesy

IFAK, E.S Bumbogo rewarded for smart money-making ideas in BK Foundation challenge

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Muslims have been called upon to uphold the values of sacrifice, sharing, and caring for the less privileged. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Eid al-Adha: Muslims urged to embrace sharing and support the needy

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

African Development Bank (AfDB) Group President Sidi Ould Tah speaks during the AfDB Annual Meetings in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo. Courtesy

Africa doesn’t lack capital for its development, says AfDB President

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Farmers spraying pesticides in a maize plantation in Musanze. Members of Parliament have raised concerns over planned cuts to agriculture. Courtesy

MPs warn over cuts to agriculture, transport funding

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Construction works of the Rusizi faecal sludge treatment plant and landfill valued at Rwf4.55 billion. PHOTO/COURTESY.

Funding lined up for major waste treatment projects

Wednesday, May 27, 2026