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

Funding lined up for major waste treatment projects

Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva (3rd Left), Presidents of the Republic of Congo, Gabon, Central Africa Repuplic, and other dignitaries pose for a photo at the Africa Liberation Day celebration in Brazzaville.
Economy

Corruption, distrust are costing Africa billions in tax revenue

Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Participants during a consultative meeting between the Judiciary and heads of banks and financial institutions on May 26. Courtesy
Economy

Bankers back arbitration, mediation in dispute resolution

Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Senegal's National Assembly elected ousted prime minister Ousmane Sonko as its speaker Tuesday, May 26.
International

Senegal's ousted PM Sonko elected as house speaker

Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Visitors during a guided tour of Nyabarongo II Hydropower Plant. Craish Bahizi
Energy

Rwf150bn earmarked for Nyabarongo II dam

Tuesday, May 26, 2026
New professionals take oath during the induction day by the Institute of Engineering Rwanda, in Kigali on April 30. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Featured

Rwanda’s engineering sector widens expertise base as over 290 professionals join institute

Tuesday, May 26, 2026
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Culture

PHOTOS: Former RPA soldiers visit liberation sites

Tuesday, May 26, 2026
The veterinarians pose for a photo after completing training on postmortem handling and loss assessment for animals.
Featured

Rwanda trains vets to speed up livestock insurance payouts

Tuesday, May 26, 2026
President Denis Sassou Nguesso delivers his remarks during Africa Day celebrations in Brazzaville, on May 25
Tourism

Congo-Brazzaville grants visa-free entry to all Africans 

Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Trinity Metals has launched an advanced drilling programme at the Nyakabingo mine in Rulindo District.
Economy

Trinity Metals launches deep drilling at Nyakabingo mine

Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Minister of Infrastructure Jimmy Gasore and Honduran Vice President Diana Baleska Herrera Portillo in Kigali on Monday, May 25. Photo Courtesy
Infrastructure

Rwanda, Honduras explore infrastructure cooperation during vice president’s visit

Tuesday, May 26, 2026
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Featured

Supporting Rwanda’s digital workforce: TeKnowledge’s long‑term commitment

Tuesday, May 26, 2026
President of the Republic of Congo, Denis Sassou Nguesso greets Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva at the meeting in Brazzaville. Courtesy
International

PM Nsengiyumva joins leaders for Africa Day celebration in Brazzaville

Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Officials and Participants pose for a group photo after following a one-on-one panel discussion themed “Logistics at the heart of Africa’s food security challenge.' Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Featured

AGL roots for smarter logistics to shield Africa’s food supplies from global turmoil

Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Cross-border trucks pass through the Rusumo One Stop Border Post in Kirehe District. File photo
Technology

EAC, IGAD tackle roaming, cross-border payment costs

Tuesday, May 26, 2026
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Infrastructure

Rwf3.7 billion needed for Green City land payouts

Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Panelists engage in a discussion during IFPA Forum Africa 2026 in Nairobi from May 7–9. Courtesy
Featured

Experts, patients demand better psoriasis care at first-ever Africa forum

Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Rwanda Revenue Authority Commissioner General Ronald Niwenshuti, addresses delegates at the meeting in Kigali on Monday, May 25.
Business

Northern Corridor states push digital reforms to ease trade barriers

Tuesday, May 26, 2026
The Management and staff of Access Bank (Rwanda) observe a moment of silence in honour of victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi at the Ndera Genocide Memorial, at Ndera Neuropsychiatric Hospital(CARAES)
Kwibuka

Access Bank Rwanda pays tribute to Genocide victims at Ndera Memorial

Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Workers during a maize plantation where solar powered irrigation is installed. The district has also partnered with the Rwanda Environment Management Authority to expand solar-powered irrigation systems.
Agriculture

Technology boosts Kirehe’s food security drive

Tuesday, May 26, 2026