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Congolese refugees at Kigeme Refugee Camp take part in a peaceful march calling for action against the ongoing killings of Tutsi communities in eastern DR Congo on December 12, 2022. File photo.

Who is Congolese? The unresolved question in eastern DR Congo

Thursday, May 07, 2026
Members of Twisungane Cooperative work in the potato plantation in Muko Sector in Musanze District. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana.

What Africa can learn from Rwanda’s women farmers

Wednesday, May 06, 2026
Sayinzoga Kampeta speaks during a panel discussion at the ZEP-RE (PTA Reinsurance Company) annual meetings in Kigali, on Monday, May 4. Courtesy
Economy

Why trust, missing data remain major obstacles in Africa’s insurance sector

Wednesday, May 06, 2026
Governor of National Bank of Rwanda Soraya Hakuziyaremye addresses at the ZEP-RE annual meetings in Kigali, on Monday, May 4. Courtesy
Economy

Low insurance penetration worries African policymakers

Tuesday, May 05, 2026
The map of the East African Community (EAC). Courtesy

EAC integration without implementation is an illusion

Monday, May 04, 2026
Oman’s low-cost carrier SalamAir is set to launch direct flights between its capital Muscat and Kigali. Courtesy
Aviation

Oman’s SalamAir to launch direct flights to Kigali

Friday, May 01, 2026
Panelists engage in a discussion during Africa CEO Forum in 2025. The upcoming Africa CEO Forum, set to take place in Kigali from May 14-15. Dan Gatsinzi
Rwanda

Four African presidents to attend Africa CEO Forum

Thursday, April 30, 2026
An artist’s impression of Fortis Green Housing, a $25 million eco-estate that was launched in Masaka Sector, Kicukiro District in Kigali. File
Economy

Real estate, mining investments surge in 2025

Thursday, April 30, 2026
Schwarzman Scholars, a fully funded one-year master’s program in global affairs at Tsinghua University, is among several international opportunities now open to Rwandan applicants. COURTESY
Education

Top seven global scholarships, grants available for Rwandans

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
A construction project near King Faisal Hospital in Kigali. Rwanda recorded $2.62 billion (approximately Rwf3.8 trillion) in investment commitments in 2025. Courtesy
Economy

Rwanda registers $2.62 billion in investments in 2025

Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Women with disabilities pose for a photo during a campaign, calling for an early warning system to cope with the effects of climate change. File
Women

Activists call for inclusive early warning systems for women with disabilities

Tuesday, April 28, 2026
The World Health Organization (WHO) has approved the first malaria treatment made for newborns and very young infants. Courtesy
Health

First malaria drug for newborns gets WHO approval

Monday, April 27, 2026