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Agrifood entrepreneurs in Rwanda - applications are open for the IGNITE Challenge 4.0. Implemented by @impacthubkigali in partnership with the @worldfoodprogramme, #IgniteChallenge4 is seeking scalable, growth-stage startups, SMEs, and cooperatives working across Rwanda’s agrifood value chain.
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PRESS RELEASE: WFP, Impact Hub Kigali launch IGNITE Challenge 4.0 to support agrifood ventures, drive job creation particularly for young women

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

Thursday, March 12, 2026
Students enrolled in the Electrical Technology program at Mugombwa TSS, including refugees from Mugombwa Camp, assemble and wire electrical circuits during a hands-on practical training session.
Education

How inclusive education is preparing refugee students for jobs

Thursday, March 12, 2026
Some of the artillery weapons seized by M23 at Goma International Airport in January 2025 during the fall of Goma, as seen in February 2025. Photo by James Munyaneza

When distant threats justify intervention but immediate ones invite sanctions

Thursday, March 12, 2026
Diane Karusisi, CEO of Bank of Kigali, Désiré Rumanyika, Chief Digital and Retail Banking Officer at the bank, and Tafara Makaza, Chief Product Officer at Fixa after a panel discussion. Courtesy
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Bank of Kigali launches "BK Open API" at IFF, opening doors to fintech collaboration

Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Dr. Tomlin Paul passed away on Monday, March 9.
Rwanda

UGHE eulogises don who died on Monday

Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Senators review a report by the Committee on Economic Development and Finance on oversight of government efforts to bring clean water closer to citizens on Tuesday, March 10. Courtesy
Rwanda

Senators call for tougher measures to curb water losses

Wednesday, March 11, 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
Robin Bairstow, CEO of I&M Bank Uganda, speaks during the bank's session at at the Inclusive FinTech Forum 2026 in Kigali. He stressed the need for strong regulatory oversight as banks adopt cloud infrastructure. Courtesy
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I&M Bank executives spotlight financial innovation, data governance at IFF 2026 

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
Winnie Kananura Muyumbukazi works with athletes to help them overcome these struggles. Courtesy
Women

One woman carves out a career in sports psychology coaching

Tuesday, March 10, 2026
A boat carrying migrants crosses the Mediterranean Sea as refugees attempt to reach Europe. Internet photo

How Africa is building a new future for migration

Tuesday, March 10, 2026