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(L-R) Robert Ngabo Mugisha, Benny Uhoranishema and Jean De Dieu Niyonteze are Rwandan researchers are exploring how artificial intelligence could help health workers analyse eye images. Courtesy
Health

Rwandan researchers explore AI to improve eye disease screening

Tuesday, September 22, 2026
A promotional poster for the Global Coffee Conference 2026, set for September 23–25 in Kigali to foster partnerships and explore ways to advance market access, climate resilience and women’s leadership in the coffee industry. Photo/Courtesy
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Sustainable Growers Rwanda to host the Global Coffee Conference 2026 in Kigali

Friday, September 18, 2026
Ecole Rwandaise Intwali Kigali was built by Rwanda’s Muslim community in 1955 and opened in 1957 despite colonial opposition. After visiting the school, King Mutara III Rudahigwa praised the community’s courage and called them “Intwali,” meaning “Heroes.” The school later adopted the name in his honour and was returned to the Muslim community in 1997.

Gahuriro: The father of science and the longest-lived Rwandan in history

Thursday, September 17, 2026
Health leaders, regulators and experts gather in Kigali for the Africa Patient Safety Summit, 16–17 September 2026.
Health

African regulators push for harmonised systems to monitor medicine safety

Wednesday, September 16, 2026
  Kwita Izina, Rwanda’s annual gorilla naming ceremony, brings together local and international leaders, celebrities, athletes, business leaders and conservationists. PHOTO/KELLYA KEZA  

Kwita Izina: How Rwanda is sharing its story with the world

Wednesday, September 16, 2026
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International

PHOTOS: Rwanda opens consulate in Japan’s Kansai region

Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Participants pose for a group photo during the Global Annual Meeting at the Kigali Conference and Exhibition Centre on September 14. PHOTO/Kellya Keza
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New study explores how wearable sensors, AI could help save mothers and newborns

Tuesday, September 15, 2026
A Zipline drone delivers blood to Kabgayi Hospital. The drone-delivery network has become a key part of Rwanda’s medical supply chain. Courtesy Photo

Reimagining healthcare through entrepreneurship and technology

Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Candy Basomingera
Technology

Ex-sports PS Basomingera joins Kigali-based AI organisation

Monday, September 14, 2026
Experts from cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, AI governance and data science share perspectives on the risks and lessons emerging from recent AI-agent incidents. COURTESY.
Technology

VOX-POP: AI agents, machine communication and collective behavior explained

Monday, September 14, 2026
Lawrence Manzi, Rwanda’s ambassador to Brazil (right) and Prof. Carlos Gilberto Carlotti Junior after the signing of the MoU. Courtesy.

Rwanda, Brazil sign new partnership in higher learning

Thursday, September 10, 2026
AI-generated image of a Black African father and daughter enjoying nature.

“You will find out when the time is right”: the conversations that cannot wait

Thursday, September 10, 2026