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Claver Gatete addresses the 46th Ordinary Summit of SADC Heads of State and Government, held in Durban, South Africa. Courtesy
Rwanda

Gatete: Africa holds potential to process 30% world's critical minerals

Wednesday, August 19, 2026
A resident drinks clean water at Sharita island, in Bugesera District. Rwanda is hosting the Africa Water & Sanitation Systems Leadership Symposium at the Kigali Convention Centre this week. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

Safe water needs systems, not projects

Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Raoul Rugamba, is among the speakers at the upcoming 2026 Africa Creative Economy and Investment Forum (ACEIF),
Featured

Rwanda to host Pan-African forum on creative economy

Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Some substandard alcoholic beverages seized by the Rwanda National Police during an ongoing campaign to crack down on illicit drinks in Rwanda. Courtesy.

What are we eating and drinking? Food safety must come before profit

Friday, August 14, 2026
Rwanda marked International Youth Day on Wednesday August 12. The celebration of the International Youth Day themed “Stay Healthy. Get Empowered. Go Big” was held in different districts of the country.  Courtesy

International Youth Day 2026: What young people really want

Wednesday, August 12, 2026
(L-R) Minister of Foreign Affairs Olivier Nduhungirehe, Amb Lt Gen (Rtd) Frank Mushyo Kamanzi, Executive Director of ISCA, Defence Minister Juvenal Marizamunda at the International Security Conference on Africa (ISCA) High-Level Discussion opened in Kigali on Wednesday, August 12.
Security

Is Africa ready for autonomous warfare?

Thursday, August 13, 2026
Minister of State for Youth and Arts Sandrine Umutoni speaks at at the celebration of International Youth Day on Wednesday August 12. Courtesy
Health

Avoid drugs, build useful skills, minister tells youth

Wednesday, August 12, 2026
FIFA President Gianni Infantino and UEFA boss pose for a photo.The ongoing tensions between FIFA and UEFA have largely been framed as a battle over governance, commercial interests and control of football's future.
Football

FIFA–UEFA rift: Has European football's global influence gone too far?

Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The programme, announced on Monday, August 10, will be managed by the Rwanda Space Agency (RSA), making Planet’s satellite imagery and data available. Courtesy
Technology

Rwanda partners with US company Planet Labs to expand satellite data use

Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Kigali hosted the Africa Australia Clean Energy Conference from August 6–7 under the theme “Advancing a Sustainable Future Through Clean Energy, Climate Innovation and Critical Minerals for a Just Inclusive Transition”.

The smart city mirage: who are we building for?

Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Exhibitors showcase products made from locally grown crops during the Agri-Show in Kigali. The Rwanda Food Innovation Partnership will serve as the implementation vehicle for the Rwanda Food Innovation Ecosystem Strategy.
Agriculture

New food innovation platform to launch with $20m funding ambition

Monday, August 10, 2026
Students during a practical exercise at G.S Kimisange. Under the new arrangement, regular academic lessons will end at 330 p.m., with the period from 330 p.m. to 5 p.m. dedicated to co-curricular activities. File
Education

Why schools are giving co-curriculars more time

Monday, August 10, 2026