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Eastern Africa Standby Force.
Security

What to know about Eastern Africa Standby Force as Rwivanga takes helm

Thursday, May 21, 2026
Workers remove water hyacinth in Cyohoha Lake. The Rwanda Water Resources Board is set to purchase specialised equipment capable of removing water hyacinth. Courtesy
Environment

Rwf1.5bn plan to protect Rwandan lakes in Victoria basin

Thursday, May 21, 2026
Brig Gen Ronald Rwivanga has taken over as Director of Eastern African Standby Force. Courtesy of EASF
Security

Gen Rwivanga takes over as director of Eastern African Standby Force

Thursday, May 21, 2026
Delegates attend the opening of AI Everything Kenya X GITEX Kenya at the Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi on May 19. The summit brought together tech executives, investors and government officials from across Africa. COURTESY
Technology

African nations must create AI, not just consume it, summit hears

Thursday, May 21, 2026
Kenyan music star Bien-Aimé Baraza arrived in Kigali on Wednesday, May 20, ahead of his performance at the 2026 Basketball Africa League (BAL) Playoffs halftime show scheduled for May 22 at BK Arena.

Bien jets in for BAL playoffs halftime show, plans Kigali concert

Thursday, May 21, 2026
Why Africa must invest in brain and mental health.

Why Africa must invest in brain and mental health

Thursday, May 21, 2026
Real value is built over time through consistent delivery, clear market positioning, and the ability to build trust with customers and stakeholders.

Visibility is not the same as value

Thursday, May 21, 2026
Arsenal F.C. players pose for a photo as they celebrate winning the 2025–26 Premier League title, ending the club’s 22-year wait for the championship. Courtesy.
Tourism

Visit Rwanda shines as Arsenal end title drought

Thursday, May 21, 2026
Members of the Lower Chamber of Parliament on Wednesday, May 20, passed a new bill governing staff members of the National Commission for Human Rights. Craish BAHIZI
Law

Human rights commission staff get immunity under new bill

Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Equity Bank Rwanda Managing Director, Hannington Namara (second L), and Equity Group Managing Director and CEO, Dr. James Mwangi (third L), along with other officials as the Group announce results for the 2026 first quarter financial performance on May 19 (courtesy).
Featured

Equity Bank Rwanda posts 36% profit surge in Q1 2026 as Group expands regional digital-led growth

Thursday, May 21, 2026
Rwandan security forces have been deployed to Cabo Delgado since 2021 at the invitation of the Mozambican government. FILE
Editorial

Africa must stop outsourcing its security solutions

Thursday, May 21, 2026
The Ebola outbreak in DR Congo and Uganda has reached nearly 600 suspected cases and 139 suspected deaths.
Health

WHO: Ebola outbreak 'not a pandemic emergency'

Wednesday, May 20, 2026