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A gathering in celebration of the 105th founding anniversary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) is held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, July 1, 2026. (Xinhua/Huang Jingwen)
Politics

Explainer: Why has the CPC remained vibrant after 105 years?

Friday, July 03, 2026
Chief Executive Officer of Rwanda Stock Exchange, Pierre-Célestin Rwabukumba, speaks at the 13th Building African Financial Markets (BAFM) Forum in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Courtesy
Finance

Integrated capital markets key to financing African development – RSE boss

Thursday, July 02, 2026
Africa Hugh Masekela

The Africa Hugh Masekela sang about

Wednesday, July 01, 2026
Rwanda’s Minister of ICT and Innovation, Paula Ingabire, meets with Egypt’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Raafat Hindi, on June 29. Courtesy
Technology

Rwanda, Egypt move to strengthen AI, digital tech partnership

Tuesday, June 30, 2026
A Cabinet meeting on Monday, June 8, approved the establishment of a National Artificial Intelligence Agency, which will be Rwanda’s first institution dedicated to AI. Courtesy

A Rwandan address on a foreign mind

Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Officials and participants pose for a group photo at the conference held under the theme “The Pursuit of an Integrated Financial System Harnessing Payments to Drive Sector-Wide Impact and Inclusion.”
Featured

Rwanda Bankers’ Association spotlights payments as a driver of financial integration

Monday, June 29, 2026
AIMS Rwanda Centre President, Prof. Sam Yala, gives a diploma to Elie Ndorimana, one of the 43 graduates during the graduation ceremony held at Kigali Convention Centre on Friday, June 26. Courtesy
Featured

AIMS Rwanda graduates over 40 mathematical scientists to advance Africa’s innovation

Monday, June 29, 2026
With the new law, CMA leads on licensing and market conduct, while BNR safeguards monetary and payment system stability. The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) remains central to the AMLCFTCPF enforcement framework.

Rwanda’s virtual asset law ushers in a new era of digital finance regulatory architecture

Sunday, June 28, 2026
From Left to Right: Equity Group Chief Strategy Officer, Brent Malahay, Group Chief Finance and Transformation Officer, Anthony Murage, Group Company Secretary and Head of Tax, Lydia Ndirangu, Group Chairman, Prof. Isaac Macharia, Group Managing Director and CEO, Dr. James Mwangi, and Group Director, Governance & Strategic HR, Victoria Cherotich, during the Group’s 22nd Annual General Meeting.

Equity Group shareholders approve 35.5% dividend rise to Rwf246bn, insurance expansion

Sunday, June 28, 2026
From left: Martin Kimemia, Vice-Chancellor of Mount Kigali University; Dr Innocent Mugisha, Coucil Chairman of the Mount Kigali University, Dr. Vincent Gaitho, Coucil Chairman and pro chancellor of the Mount Kenya University; and Mr. Thomas Nganga, Council Member of Mount Kigali University, during the Leadership and Governance Conference in the United Kingdom. The conference brought together higher education leaders to discuss governance, leadership, and international collaboration in higher education
Featured

Mount Kigali University taps governance conference in UK to strengthen leadership

Friday, June 26, 2026
AI IMAGE.

From policy to people: Rwanda’s real AI test

Friday, June 26, 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