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Legendary Beninese singer Angélique Kidjo has become the first African musician to receive a star on the famous Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles. Courtesy
Music

Angélique Kidjo becomes first African black artist on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Wednesday, August 19, 2026
A woman works in her vegetables plantation. Photo by Craish Bahizi.
Women

The invisible burden behind women’s success

Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Former Ethiopian President and African Women Leaders Network (AWLN) Elder Sahle-Work Zewde, delivers her remarks during the launch of the initiative in Kigali. Photos by Kellya Keza
Women

New academy launched in Kigali to train Africa’s women leaders

Monday, August 03, 2026
The Minister of Education Joseph Nsengimana visits Rwanda Coding Academy. Rwanda Institute of Computing (RIC) will be a specialized institute dedicated to university training in artificial intelligence (AI). File
Technology

Five things to know about upcoming Rwanda Institute of Computing

Monday, August 03, 2026
A total of 64 graduates celebrate during the graduation ceremony of the 16th cohort of the SheCanCODE Bootcamp, implemented by Igire Rwanda Organization (IRO), on July 29. Photos by Kellya Keza
Featured

Over 60 women graduate as ‘SheCanCODE Bootcamp’ produces coders driving tech innovation

Monday, August 03, 2026
Senator Donatille Mukabalisa died on Thursday, July 30, due to an illness. The former Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies had served in the Rwandan Parliament since 2000.
Rwanda

Senator Donatille Mukabalisa passes on

Thursday, July 30, 2026
The share of enterprises managed by women in Rwanda has increased by 7.3 percentage points, rising from 32.6 per cent in 2017 to 39.9 per cent in 2023. Courtesy
Business

Women-led businesses on higher rise in past five years – new report

Monday, July 27, 2026
A view of Kigali City showcasing modern buildings and ongoing urban transformation that reflects the city's rapid development. File

This African country has the potential to transform the entire continent ... and the world

Saturday, July 25, 2026
A section of Gabiro solar powered irrigation project at Gabiro Agri Hub on Saturday, July 11. Photos by Craish BAHIZI.
Rwanda

Key projects to be funded through Rwf288bn financing packages

Thursday, July 23, 2026
Sheikh Abdul Karim Harelimana, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Rwanda to Indonesia, leads other officials during the 32nd anniversary of Rwanda’s Liberation Day (Kwibohora 32) on July 17. Courtesy
Rwanda

Kwibohora 32 celebration strengthens Rwanda-Indonesia ties through culture

Tuesday, July 21, 2026
A woman and her new born at Kirehe Hospital in eastern province. File

Why are we still blaming women for infertility?

Monday, July 20, 2026
Inmates at Nyarugenge Prison in Mageragere Sector in Kigali. The Minister said that Plea bargaining also has become another tool for reducing pressure on courts. Since the new policy, 35,878 criminal cases have been resolved through plea bargaining. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

What has Rwanda achieved four years after new criminal justice policy?

Thursday, July 09, 2026