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Minister of Foreign Affairs Olivier Nduhungirehe, Minister of ICT and Innovation Paula Ingabire, and RDB CEO Jean-Guy Afrika at Davos for World Economic Forum. Courtesy
Editorial

Rwanda’s presence at WEF matters far beyond Davos

Friday, January 23, 2026
(L–R) A moderator leads a panel discussion with Bill Gates, the American philanthropist and co-chair of the Gates Foundation, Rwanda’s Minister of ICT and Innovation Paula Ingabire, and Global Fund Executive Director Peter Sands at the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos on Wednesday, January 21. Gates announced the $50 million initiative, dubbed Horizon 1000, aimed at deploying AI tools in the health sector in partnership with African governments and health leaders. Photo: Courtesy.
Health

Why Bill Gates, OpenAI chose Rwanda for $50m AI healthcare initiative

Thursday, January 22, 2026
American billionaire Bill Gates and Co-Chair of Gates Foundation announced on Wednesday, January 21, in a blog post that the $50 million initiative, dubbed Horizon 1000.
Health

Rwanda to benefit from Bill Gates' $50m AI healthcare initiative 

Wednesday, January 21, 2026
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International

Participation in World Economic Forum reflects our approach to diplomacy - Nduhungirehe

Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Delegates follow a pannel discussion at the World Economic Forum (WEF) that kicked off in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland on Monday, January 19. Courtesy
International

World Economic Forum kicks off in Davos

Monday, January 19, 2026
Under AGOA Rwanda exports Coffee in USA. The agreement keeps the gates open to a major market. Courtesy
Economy

What extension of AGOA means for Rwandan exporters

Friday, January 16, 2026
Workers sort newly developed cassava varieties that were multiplied at the Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board's Rubona station in Huye. Courtesy.
Agriculture

New biotech hub to drive disease-resistant crops

Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Atmosfera takes the weekend to a whole new level with the Spaceship Edition.
Music

November’s final shows & first spark of the festive season

Friday, November 28, 2025
Maser Foundation treats every project like a crafted experience -- whether building classrooms, supporting healthcare access, or distributing learning materials. Courtesy photo

Africa’s power of purpose: 10 foundations to watch in 2026

Friday, November 07, 2025
A farmer showcases cassava produce in her farm in Ruhango. Courtesy
Agriculture

Regulatory body clears biotech crop trials on farmers’ fields

Thursday, October 23, 2025
Minister of ICT and Innovation, Paula Ingabire, and Dr. Trevor Mundel, President of Global Health at the Gates Foundation, sign an agreement in Kigali on April 3, 2025. Courtesy.
Technology

Key projects as Rwanda’s AI hub funding rises to Rwf25bn

Friday, October 17, 2025
Yves Iradukunda, the Minister of State at the Ministry of ICT and Innovation, addresses senators on the use of artificial intelligence on October 16. Courtesy
Health

Rwanda tests AI-enabled ultrasound tools for community health workers

Thursday, October 16, 2025