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Panelists engage in a discussion during RICA's Strategic Partners Breakfast Meeting held in Kigali on June 19. Courtesy

RICA sets sights on becoming Africa’s agriculture innovation hub

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Panelists engage in a discussion at the workshop. Discussions focused on key human rights issues, including civic space and democratic participation, economic security and livelihood protection, access to justice, gender equality, social protection. Photos by Craish BAHIZI

Never Again Rwanda forum hails human rights progress, urges action on remaining gaps

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

French health authorities announced on Wednesday, June 24, the detection of the first case of Ebola on French soil.

France confirms first Ebola case

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

A view of a village that was burned by the FDLR genocidal group in Walikale Territory, eastern DR Congo, in December 2025. File photo.

Congolese rights groups say FDLR drives insecurity in Walikale

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Seven fully funded programs helping Rwandans study, research and lead globally. COURTESY

Looking for funding? Here are 7 opportunities open to Rwandans

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Former Secretary General of the Rwanda Football Federation (FERWAFA), Adolphe Kalisa, commonly known as “Camarade”.

What to know as ex-FERWAFA boss seeks bail

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

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