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Emmanuel Ndayisaba, Executive Director of the National Council of Persons with Disabilities (NCPD) addresses participants during a High-Level Policy Dialogue to confront barriers keeping persons with disabilities on the margins of Rwanda’s financial system in Kigali on February 19. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
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Key players urge action to close financial inclusion gaps for persons with disabilities

Saturday, February 21, 2026
Graduates during the ceremony on Friday, January 23.
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UR welcomes 422 new Mastercard Foundation scholars, celebrates first cohort of graduates

Monday, January 26, 2026
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva and First Lady Jeannette Kagame pose for a group photo with officials and graduates of the University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) during the graduation ceremony at Butaro in Burera District, on Sunday, January 25. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
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PHOTOS: PM Nsengiyumva urges UGHE graduates to lead resilient health systems

Sunday, January 25, 2026
Students during ICT course at Groupe Scolaire Munini in Nyaruguru. Resilience in Secondary Education (RISE), scheme targets out-of-school youth and adults who left school several years ago. Bahizi
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10 things to know about the new catch-up scheme for school dropouts

Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Participants during the launch of the Play the Full Deck campaign, launched by the National Union of Disability Organisations in Rwanda (NUDOR) under the regional We Can Work programme.
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‘Play the Full Deck’ campaign urges employers to embrace on-job inclusion

Monday, December 15, 2025
The dialogue brought together policymakers, commercial banks, MFIs, SACCOs, fintechs, civil society, and rural women to explore practical solutions that expand access to dignified and fulfilling work. All photos: Dan Gatsinzi
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Mastercard Foundation champions inclusive finance for young rural businesswomen

Monday, December 01, 2025
Some students who will benefit from the newly launched Bridge Programme by Carnegie Mellon University Africa (CMU-Africa) and the University of Rwanda. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
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How CMU-Africa, UR's Bridge Program is boosting students' STEM expertise

Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Officials and participants pose for a group photo during the closing ceremony of the Leaders in Teaching (LIT) program.
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How ‘Leaders in Teaching’ project at UR-CE strengthened secondary education system

Saturday, November 01, 2025
L–R Albine Niyogushimwa, a pre-service teacher from UR-CE Rukara Campus; Jeannette Musengimana, a UR-CE lecturer and researcher; Olivier Habimana, moderator; Theophile Habanabakize, mentor and Head of Studies at GS Mukarange Catholiqu
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Beneficiaries hail Mastercard Foundation–funded “Leaders in Teaching” project at UR-CE

Saturday, November 01, 2025
Equity Group Holdings Plc officials pose for a photo. The Group has announced its Q3 2025 results, showcasing a robust performance driven by strategic transformation and resilience. Courtesy
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PRESS RELEASE: EQUITY GROUP ANNOUNCES STRONG Q3 2025 RESULTS, RECORDING A 32% GROWTH IN PROFIT AFTER TAX REFLECTING STRATEGIC TRANSFORMATION

Friday, October 31, 2025
Arizona State University’s first cohort of students begins the hybrid program at Kepler College in Kigali. Additional scholarships are available, with applications closing November 2. COURTESY.
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Top scholarships, fellowships open to Rwandans in 2026

Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Panelists engage in a discussion ati during the 2025 Annual Convening of the Africa Health Collaborative, running from October 20 to 24. Courtesy
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African countries gather in Kigali to boost health workforce through innovation

Tuesday, October 21, 2025