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The National Bank of Rwanda and the Bank of Ghana, in partnership with Global Finance and Technology Network, have launched Africa’s Next-Gen Digital Payment Infrastructure. Courtesy
Technology

Rwanda, Ghana launch new cross-border payment infrastructure

Wednesday, February 26, 2025
AFCM23 fighters at the DR Congo side of the border after their brief show up at Rusizi 1 Border Post, on Sunday, February 16. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

UN and Europe’s actions in DR Congo will prolong the war, not end it

Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Addressing the members of the press on Monday, February 24, New Life Bible Church Pastor Dr. Charles Mugisha. Emmanuel Dushimimana
Religion

Rwanda gears for historic Gather25 church gathering

Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Soraya Hakuziyaremye is the new governor of the National Bank of Rwanda and the first woman to hold the position. FILE
Rwanda

Soraya Hakuziyaremye appointed new central bank governor

Tuesday, February 25, 2025
(L-R) Candidates include Amadou Hott from Senegal,  Bajabulile Swazi Tshabalala from South Africa,Sidi Ould Tah from Mauritania, Samuel Munzele Maimbo from Zambia and  Abbas Mahamat Tolli from Chad. COURTESY
International

Five candidates in race for AfDB Presidency

Sunday, February 23, 2025
More than 2,100 Congolese police officers and 890 soldiers joined the AFCM23 rebellion in Bukavu, the capital of DR Congo’s South Kivu Province on Saturday, February 22. Courtesy
Africa

DR Congo crisis: Over 2,100 police officers, 890 Congolese soldiers join M23 in Bukavu

Saturday, February 22, 2025
Rwanda’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ernest Rwamucyo, addresses the UN Security Council on Friday, February 21. Courtesy
Africa

DR Congo crisis: Envoy reiterates Security Council’s need to take Rwanda’s concerns seriously

Saturday, February 22, 2025
Rwanda recently suspended development cooperation with Belgium, stating that such partnerships must be based on mutual respect. The government emphasized its commitment to ensuring maximum accountability for all funding received. Courtesy photo

Power of a narrative: Breaking out of Western abuse cycles

Friday, February 21, 2025
AFCM23 fighters at the DR Congo side of the border after their brief show up at Rusizi 1 Border Post, on Sunday, February 16. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

Can Rwanda’s war against colonial ideology spark Africa’s renaissance?

Friday, February 21, 2025
A collage of some of the weapons that were abandoned by DR Congo's army and their allies, including genocidal FDLR militia, Burundian troops, SADC forces, and European mercenaries, at an armory near Lake Kivu in Goma. The fleeing coalition fighters, estimated in tens of thousands, also abandoned weapons in other localities in and out of Goma as the M23 rebels marched on the city late January. Photos by James Munyaneza
Africa

Tshisekedi’s vast armoury in Goma and plan to invade Rwanda

Friday, February 21, 2025
Rwanda's iconic musician Massamba Intore sheds light on his 12th album 'Mbonezamakuza' during a press conference in Kigali on Wednesday, February 19-Photo by Inyarwanda
Music

A sneak peek into Massamba Intore's 12th album “Mbonezamakuza”

Thursday, February 20, 2025
Members of the Dukomeze Ubuzima potato cooperative in Musanze planting crops. Photos by Germain Nsanzimana.
Agriculture

Unsustainable farming practices threaten soil health in Virunga mountains

Thursday, February 20, 2025