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Researchers at the University of Florida, USA have developed a new mRNA cancer vaccine, a vaccine that uses genetic instructions to help the body recognise and attack cancer cells.
Health

Health: A look at 10 research breakthroughs made in last two years

Sunday, March 15, 2026
Outside Rwanda’s borders, among some segments of the diaspora, ethnic identity continues to shape how Rwandans perceive and relate to one another.

Why ethnic identity still shapes some Rwandan diaspora relationships

Friday, March 13, 2026
Vestine Hategekimana
Health

Inside Gicumbi’s struggle to break cycle of child stunting

Thursday, March 12, 2026
Panelists engage in a discussion as Rwanda unveiled a national Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) strategy, in Kigali on Monday, March 9. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
Featured

Rwanda launches Digital Public Infrastructure strategy to power citizen services, AI

Thursday, March 12, 2026
Officials pose for a photo at the official launch of the Women in Diplomacy Rwanda Network in Kigali in line to celebrate the International Women's Day, on Tuesday, March 10. PHOTOS BY Kellya Keza
Women

PHOTOS: New platform seeks to amplify women voices in diplomacy

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
Luxury Fragrance Retailer Dzetshal marked International Women’s Day by launching its “Gift Her Confidence” initiative at Sherrie Silver Foundation in Nyamirambo, Kigali. Courtesy
Featured

‘Gift Her Confidence’: Dzetshal marks Women’s Day with support for girls

Tuesday, March 10, 2026
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International

China's green drive to gain momentum via new development roadmap

Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Dr. Isabelle Mukagatare; Head of Department of Biomedical Services at Rwanda Biomedical Centre during the interview (L), Dr Mukagatare interacts with a Lab technician at RBC. Photos: Emmanuel Dushimimana
Women

Rejected, but not defeated: How one woman helped build Rwanda’s diagnostic systems

Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Company registration in Rwanda is complete in 24 hours. Craish BAHIZI

What makes “a Good Company" in Rwanda?

Tuesday, March 10, 2026
A total of 164 golfers, including 30 women, participate at the Inclusive FinTech Forum (IFF) Golf Tournament, sponsored by Equity Bank Rwanda at Kigali Golf Resort and Villas on March 8. The Inclusive FinTech Forum (IFF) Golf Tournament, brought together business leaders, policymakers, investors and members of the golfing community. PHOTOS BY KELLYA KEZA
Rwanda

PHOTOS: Golf meets fintech as 164 players join Equity Bank tourney ahead of Kigali forum

Monday, March 09, 2026
Africa is capturing only a “negligible percentage” of its wealth in music despite commendable reach worldwide. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

The black box problem: How Africa’s music money is lost in global systems

Monday, March 09, 2026