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The event marks the conclusion of Ecobank’s 40th anniversary celebrations and the three-year “Transforming Africa Through Education” campaign
Featured

Ecobank donates digital devices to 40 SMEs in partnership with Vanguard Economics

Monday, October 05, 2026
A segment of a residential area near Volcanoes National Park identified for relocation to pave the way for the expansion of the park. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana.
Rwanda

Inside the $49m village for families to be relocated from volcanoes park

Monday, October 05, 2026
The University of Rwanda Vice Chancellor Prof Didas Kayihura Muganga said the proposed development would offer different levels of accommodation, ranging from three- to five-star services. Courtesy
Business

Why University of Rwanda is planning a five-star hotel in Huye

Monday, October 05, 2026
National Electoral Commission Chairperson Oda Gasinzigwa speaks to journalists in a press conference in 2024. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Elections

Elections: Here is the process to become a district mayor

Sunday, October 04, 2026
KIFC Chief Investment Officer Jean-Marie Kananura (L) at a panel discussion during EAPCA
Featured

Kigali selected to host East Africa Private Capital Conference in 2027

Friday, October 02, 2026
Rwanda Revenue Authority staff attend to taxpayers at RRA Remera Branch. Courtesy (1)

Fiscal decentralisation: Why districts should have greater control over their own revenues

Friday, October 02, 2026
Kigali Industrial Zone, Special Economic Zones, Eastern Province mining areas and Kigali Innovation City are among areas that will potentially benefit from reliable nuclear electricity. File
Economy

Nuclear energy plans open new opportunities for local businesses

Friday, October 02, 2026
Kenyan President William Ruto and Nigerian businessman Aliko Dangote launch the construction of the Dangote East Africa Petroleum Refinery on Wednesday, September 30. Courtesy
Energy

Construction of East Africa's $16bn Dangote refinery launched in Kenya

Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Jean-Philbert Nsengimana, Chairman and Chief Curator, speaks about AI in healthcare, financing digital health, scaling African innovation and continental collaboration. Hotos by Elvis Ndateba
Technology

Nsengimana: Africa must build AI, unlock financing and scale health innovation

Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Chevening Scholarships support emerging leaders from around the world to pursue a one-year master's degree in the United Kingdom. Courtesy
Education

Rwandans can apply for these scholarships, fellowships before 2026 ends

Monday, September 28, 2026
Rwanda will chair the Group of 77 (G77) and China in 2027, taking over from Uruguay to lead the 134-member grouping of developing countries within the United Nations system. Courtesy
Rwanda

G77 explained: What Rwanda’s 2027 chairmanship involves

Monday, September 28, 2026
(L-R) Louise Mushikiwabo, Juliana Amato Lumumba, Coumba Bâ, Dacian Cioloș. Courtesy
International

Who are candidates vying to lead La Francophonie?

Monday, September 28, 2026