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PSF members during the elections of their leaders in eastern province. In Eastern Province, Laurien Benedata was elected Chairperson, Francis Gakuba and Anitha Abayo as vice chairpersons. Courtesy
Rwanda

What to know as PSF elects new leaders

Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Rwanda Investigation Bureau has arrested a teacher over allegedly sexually abusing a 16-year-old female student, who had gone missing for days in Gatsibo. Courtesy
Rwanda

Gatsibo: Teacher arrested over alleged defilement of student

Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Robin Bairstow, CEO of I&M Bank Uganda, speaks during the bank's session at at the Inclusive FinTech Forum 2026 in Kigali. He stressed the need for strong regulatory oversight as banks adopt cloud infrastructure. Courtesy
Featured

I&M Bank executives spotlight financial innovation, data governance at IFF 2026 

Wednesday, March 11, 2026
The attack targeted the neighborhood of United Nations and European Union staff. It killed three people, including a French citizen employed by the UN children's agency UNICEF.
Africa

Kinshasa drone targeted UN, EU compounds killing UNICEF worker: Kanyuka

Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva delivers hus remarks at the Inclusive FinTech Forum 2026 in Kigali, on Wednesday, March 11. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Economy

PM Nsengiyumva: Africa must build independent financial systems

Wednesday, March 11, 2026
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Other Sports

BYD explores Formula 1 entry as it looks to boost global brand

Wednesday, March 11, 2026
James Mwangi, Managing Director and CEO of Equity Group Holdings Plc, addresses participants at the Inclusive FinTech Forum 2026, on Tuesday, March 10. Courtesy
Featured

IFF 2026: Equity Group champions Africa’s digital finance future at Kigali breakfast

Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Panelists discuss the volatility of cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and stablecoin during the Inclusive FinTech Forum in Kigali on Tuesday, March 10. Photo: Dan Gatsinzi
Finance

How stablecoins, CBDCs could reshape Africa’s digital finance

Wednesday, March 11, 2026
President Paul Kagame and Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi signed the Washington Accords on Thursday, December 4, 2025, witnessed by US President Donald Trump. Photo by Village Urugwiro

Why U.S. sanctions against RDF undermine peace process

Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Napolitano qualified for the second round after seeing off Rwanda Challenger 75 champion Schwaerzler in two sets on Tuesday. Photo by Nicolas Averty
Tennis

Rwanda Challenger: Napolitano gets revenge as Houkes seeks redemption

Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Delegates follow a presentation during Equity Group's breakfast session titled “The Future of Finance AI, Digital Assets and Sovereign Payment Rails at the Inclusive FinTech Forum (IFF) 2026 on Tuesday, March 10.
Finance

Banks, fintechs, telecoms partner to expand financial access in Africa

Wednesday, March 11, 2026
APR FC secured third place finish in CECAFA Kagame Cup 2025 in Tanzania. The tournament is among four CECAFA competitions which will take place in Rwanda in 2026. Photo courtesy
Football

Rwanda to host four CECAFA tournaments in packed 2026

Tuesday, March 10, 2026