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A woman with her baby arrives at Girubuzima Health Post in Burera District. According to statistics every day, on average, more than 700 women die from causes linked to pregnancy and childbirth. Courtesy

The glaring injustice of maternal deaths in Africa

Friday, May 15, 2026
RSSB signed strategic agreements with Cleo Capital Group and The Lux Collective as part of a broader tourism development initiative. Courtesy
Business

Rwanda signs energy, tourism deals at Africa CEO Forum

Friday, May 15, 2026
Delegates during opening session of Africa CEO Forum in Kigali on May 14. Courtesy.

Boards “MUST” lead Africa’s shared ownership revolution

Thursday, May 14, 2026
A visitor during a tour of Kigali Genocide Memorial. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana.
Tourism

Must-visit spots in Kigali for Africa CEO Forum delegates

Thursday, May 14, 2026
Equity Group and International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector arm of World Bank Group sign a major partnership agreement in Kigali on Wednesday, May 13. Photos by Craish Bahizi
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New Equity Group, IFC deal to drive jobs in agriculture, creative economy

Thursday, May 14, 2026
Juvenal Habyarimana, former President of Rwanda.

Juvenal Habyarimana: The “Umubyeyi” and Genocidaire-in-Chief

Thursday, May 14, 2026
Former President of Rwanda Juvenal Habyarimana during Arusha Peace Accord. Courtesy

Resistance to the Arusha Peace Accord and the descent into Genocide

Thursday, May 14, 2026
CLOCKWISE: Enock Luyonza, Frank Mugarura, Gloria Kamanzi Uwizera, Pierre-Célestin Rwabukumba, Pacifique Nshimiyimana, and Marie-Magnificat Uwikuzo.
Business

Africa CEO Forum: What people say, expect

Thursday, May 14, 2026
Patients admitted at Butaro Hospital. MPs have urged the Ministry of Local Government to address mounting unpaid hospital bills under the proposed 2026-27 budget. Photo by Kellya Keza
Health

MPs ask govt to pay patients’ outstanding hospital bills

Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Inkomoko supports entrepreneurs with refugee status and host communities in displacement-affected markets across East and Central Africa. Courtesy
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Inkomoko ranked Africa’s 5th fastest-growing company, only Rwandan firm on FT list

Wednesday, May 13, 2026
RRA Commissioner General Ronald Niwenshuti.

Govt introduces VAT on digital goods, services

Wednesday, May 13, 2026
(L-R) Jean Marie Kananura, Chief Investment Officer at KIFC; Victor Lagesse, Manager of Partnerships and Market Development at DTOS; and Nick Barigye, then Chief Executive Officer of Rwanda Finance Limited, the current Deputy Central Bank Governor during a past event in Kigali. Courtesy
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KIFC–DTOS partnership strengthening Africa’s fund administration ecosystem

Wednesday, May 13, 2026