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The draft legislation, approved by the Lower Chamber of Parliament seeks to regulate virtual asset activities, license operators, strengthen consumer protection. AI image
Technology

Virtual assets law expected to boost digital finance

Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Michelle Umurungi, the Chief Investment Officer at the Rwanda Development Board, speaks during a meeting in Kigali on June 20, 2025. Courtesy
Business

What will Rwanda showcase to investors at Africa CEO Forum?

Wednesday, May 13, 2026
President Paul Kagame meets with Álvaro Lario, the President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development on the sidelines of the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, Kenya on May 12. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Agriculture

Kagame, IFAD chief discuss expanding agric partnership

Wednesday, May 13, 2026
U18 Rwanda National Team during a traing session. FIBA Africa has awarded Côte d'Ivoire the hosting rights for the 2026 FIBA U18 AfroBasket for both boys and girls. Courtesy
Basketball

Côte d'Ivoire to host FIBA U18 Afrobasket 2026 tournaments

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Former Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources Mark Cyubahiro Bagabe has been appointed Country Director of the World Agriculture Forum (WAF). Courtesy
Agriculture

Former minister Bagabe appointed country director of World Agriculture Forum

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
President Paul Kagame and António Guterres,  Secretary-General of the United Nations, and Ethiopia Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali during Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi on Tuesday, May 12. Village Urugwiro
International

Kagame urges Africa to take charge of its future

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
The New Times

When the taps run dry, who is accountable? How Kigali 2026 plans to rebuild Africa's water systems from the ground up

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Minister of Foreign Affairs Olivier Nduhungirehe speaks at a Ministerial-Level Strategic Dialogue on UN Security Council Reform and the Use of Veto.
International

Nduhungirehe raises concerns over UN Security Council veto use

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Attendees tour the exhibition floor at a previous GITEX artificial intelligence event, where startups, investors and global technology firms converge. The showcase makes its East Africa debut next week. COURTESY.
Technology

Global tech giants & African startups converge in Nairobi for major AI showcase

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Emmanuela Belle Uwimbabazi of Kigali Marriott Hotel has received the prestigious J. Willard Marriott Award of Excellence. Courtesy
Tourism

Rwanda's Uwimbabazi scoops Marriott International top award

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
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New generation of athletics stars shining on the track

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
A section of Kigali Central Business District at Imbuga City Walk in Nyarugenge District, on Monday, May 11. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Rwanda’s emerging role in global cancer innovation

Tuesday, May 12, 2026