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Children from Sherrie Silver Foundation pose for a photo with Lieke van de Wiel, the UNICEF Country Representative to Rwanda. Photo by Kellya Keza
Featured

A song of four decades of impact as UNICEF Rwanda marks child rights progress

Saturday, June 27, 2026
The initiative will train designers, merchandisers and brand builders capable of competing in regional and global markets, while supporting Rwanda's ambition to become a leading hub for fashion.
Fashion

10 key facts about Kent State University fashion programme in Rwanda

Thursday, June 25, 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
Featured

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

Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Rwandan football prospects are expected to benefit from a strategic partnership between Portugeuese side Benfica, Israel's Hapoel Hadera and Tony Football Academy Rwanda. courtesy
Football

Tony Football Rwanda prospects to benefit from Benfica-backed project

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
Finance

As aid shrinks, Africa looks inward to finance development

Wednesday, June 24, 2026
The Cabinet’s approval of a National Artificial Intelligence Agency is a significant moment in Rwanda’s digital transformation journey.
Editorial

Rwanda’s AI Agency is timely, but delivery will matter most

Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Doctors conduct a kidney transplant operation during the official launch of kidney transplant surgery services at King Faisal Hospital, Kigali, on May 28, 2023. Courtesy photo.
Editorial

Rwanda’s health investment is paying off, but we aren’t there yet

Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Rachel Mwaniki, Project Lead for ACT Expo, speaking during an Industry Soirée held at Pedro’s Coffee in Kigali’s Kiyovu suburb on June 17. Courtesy
Featured

ACT Expo 2026: Kigali to host Africa’s biggest coffee, tea expo as buyers eye new deals

Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Dr. Hosea Kili, the CPF Group Managing Director with Hon. Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Yussuf Murangwa during the launch of CPF office in Rwanda.
Featured

Building Africa’s financial future: CPF Group’s regional growth journey with KIFC

Monday, June 22, 2026
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Olivier Nduhungirehe delivers his remarks during the Africa Energy Forum (AEF) 2026 in Cape Town, South Africa.
Energy

Rwanda seeks $1bn in private investment in energy generation

Friday, June 19, 2026
State Ministe Usta Kaitesi and British High Commissioner Alison Thorpe toast during celebrations marking the official birthday of King Charles III at the British Residence in Kigali on Thursday, June 18. Courtesy
International

Rwanda, UK reaffirm strong bilateral ties

Friday, June 19, 2026
Francis Gatare speaks during an interview during his visit to Fudan University in Shanghai, China. Photo Courtesy
Rwanda

New generation of African leaders must end cycles of failure - ASG President Gatare

Wednesday, June 17, 2026