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A drone attack in Goma targeted the neighborhood of United Nations and European Union staff. It killed three people, including a French citizen employed by UNICEF. Courtesy

"We condemn the weapon, not the user"

Wednesday, March 18, 2026
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Economy

Rwanda’s economic outlook revised to stable

Saturday, March 14, 2026
Panelists discuss the volatility of cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and stablecoin during the Inclusive FinTech Forum in Kigali on Tuesday, March 10. Photo: Dan Gatsinzi
Finance

How stablecoins, CBDCs could reshape Africa’s digital finance

Wednesday, March 11, 2026
The Inclusive FinTech Forum (IFF) 2026 returns to Kigali from March 10 to 12. fILE
Technology

FinTech leaders gather in Kigali for IFF 2026

Monday, March 09, 2026
Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye assumes the chairpersonship of the African Union (AU) during the 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government in Addis Ababa on February 14.
Africa

Analysts: Burundi's role in DR Congo conflict taints Ndayishimiye's tenure at AU

Tuesday, March 03, 2026
A woman looking into a mirror.

The power of decentering: Living as created, not constructed

Monday, March 02, 2026
The e-Franc is designed as a retail CBDC, meaning it would be accessible to the general public for everyday transactions such as sending money, paying merchants or settling bills.
Economy

Proposed central bank digital currency moves to pilot phase

Friday, February 27, 2026
The National Bank of Rwanda’s five-month proof of concept (PoC) for the proposed e-Franc Rwandais suggests that a retail central bank digital currency (CBDC) is technically feasible. Sam Ngendahimana
Editorial

A digital franc holds promise, but users will determine success 

Friday, February 27, 2026
Experts during a discussion during East African Business and Investment Summit & Expo 2026 (EABIS 2026) in Nairobi.
Economy

Addressing non-tariff barriers key to accelerating intra-EAC trade - experts

Thursday, February 26, 2026
Diane Karusisi, CEO of Bank of Kigali, speaks during the launch of BKreative at the Kigali Public Library on February 24. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Featured

BKreative to unlock up to Rwf1bn financing for Rwanda’s creatives

Wednesday, February 25, 2026
NCBA Rwanda’s Managing Director Maurice Toroitich addresses delegates at the event. In Rwanda, NCBA operates branches in Kigali, Musanze, Nyagatare, Rubavu, Kayonza, and Rusizi
Featured

NCBA vows to fuel Rubavu’s leap from border town to business hub

Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Dr. Mukagatare (far right) with a lab scientist in RBC’s Sequence Monitoring Room, where the center advances biomedical research and public health programs in Rwanda. Phots by Kellya Keza
Health

Inside the rise of specialised labs in Rwanda’s health system

Friday, February 20, 2026