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(L-R) Louise Mushikiwabo, Juliana Amato Lumumba, Coumba Bâ, Dacian Cioloș. Courtesy
International

Who are candidates vying to lead La Francophonie?

Monday, September 28, 2026
Two people consume free internet at Imbuga City Walk in Kigali. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
International

Africa’s internet usage gap and the challenge to reach one billion users

Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Antoine Mukeshimana, a resident of Sharita Island in Bugesera District, receives a phone call on the remote island. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana.
Technology

Rwanda could connect one million new internet users by 2031 - report

Monday, September 21, 2026
Winners of iAccelerator Phase 7 pose for a photo during the awarding ceremony at Kigali Convention Centre on September 11. Courtesy
Rwanda

Six startups share Rwf60m in Imbuto-backed funding

Sunday, September 13, 2026
Salomon Jyambere, a CJC Rwanda beneficiary from Kirumbo village in Western Rwanda, holds a climate justice message. The programme helped his family rebuild following flood damage to their home. CJC Rwanda has been shortlisted for the 2026 Big Impact Award. Photo/Courtesy.
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Climate Just Communities Rwanda shortlisted for 2026 Big Impact Award

Friday, September 11, 2026
A view of tea plantation and pluckers picking greenleaf.   A new investment by The Wood Foundation Africa and Rwanda Mountain Tea in Mushubi Tea Factory in Nyamagabe District, is expected to expand tea production and create opportunities for 2,500 more farmers. ALL PHOTOS/COURTESY.
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The Wood Foundation Africa invests in Mushubi Tea Factory to boost Rwanda’s tea sector

Thursday, September 10, 2026
A solar-powered irrigation system waters crops at the Gabiro Agribusiness Hub in the Eastern Province, July 11. PHOTO/CRAISH BAHIZI
Agriculture

AGRA: Rwanda must boost farm productivity to unlock bigger markets

Monday, September 07, 2026
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Rwanda

Food security must rank alongside defence – Irish hopeful for FAO top job

Saturday, September 05, 2026
Gérardine Mukeshimana, IFAD Vice President, and Equity Bank Kenya Managing Director, Moses Nyabanda during the signing ceremony in Kigali on the sidelines of Africa Food Systems Forum 2026, on September 4. Courtesy
Rwanda

IFAD, Equity Group’s new $200m climate resilience fund to benefit 260,000 farmers

Friday, September 04, 2026
Telesphore Ndabamenya, the Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources, the Africa Food Systems Forum 2026 in Kigali. Photo by Kellya Keza
Agriculture

Inside Rwanda’s major agric initiatives seeking Rwf20tn in financing

Thursday, September 03, 2026
Dr. Patrick Karangwa, Director General of Agriculture Modernisation at the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources, speaks as Eric Pohlman, Chief Executive Officer of One Acre Fund looks on. Photos by Kellya Keza
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AFS Forum 2026: How bundled services support smallholder farmers prosper in Rwanda

Thursday, September 03, 2026
Rocketfeller foundation supported Solid Africa in producing nutrious food for vulnerable and schools in Rwanda. Courtesy
Rwanda

How Rwanda stands to benefit from $100m school meals drive

Wednesday, September 02, 2026