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IFF 2026 Opens in Kigali, Bringing Together Leaders to Shape the Future of Financial Inclusion
Leaders, policymakers, investors and innovators from across Africa’s financial technology sector have gathered in Kigali for the Inclusive FinTech Forum 2026 taking place from March…
Rwanda Warned of Heavy Rainfall and Possible Disasters in March 2026
The Rwanda Meteorology Agency has warned residents across Rwanda to prepare for unusually heavy rainfall expected throughout March 2026, which could lead to natural disasters…
Artists Use “Unbroken” Exhibition to Celebrate Women’s Strength and Resilience
Artists from different backgrounds have come together in an exhibition titled “Unbroken” to celebrate women and highlight their strength, resilience, and contributions to society as…
China Focus: China details 2026 policy mix to bolster growth and innovation, share opportunities with world
BEIJING, March 6 (Xinhua) — Senior Chinese officials on Friday elaborated on the country’s policy mix for this year, aimed at ensuring resilient economic growth,…
China-Africa friendship demonstrates strong vitality: FM
BEIJING, March 8 (Xinhua) — The China-Africa friendship has withstood the test of changing international circumstances, demonstrating strong vitality, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said…
Technology
IFF 2026 Opens in Kigali, Bringing Together Leaders to Shape the Future of Financial Inclusion
Leaders, policymakers, investors and innovators from across Africa’s financial technology sector have gathered in Kigali for the Inclusive FinTech Forum 2026 taking place from March…
Rwanda Warned of Heavy Rainfall and Possible Disasters in March 2026
The Rwanda Meteorology Agency has warned residents across Rwanda to prepare for unusually heavy rainfall expected throughout March 2026, which could lead to natural disasters…
Artists Use “Unbroken” Exhibition to Celebrate Women’s Strength and Resilience
Artists from different backgrounds have come together in an exhibition titled “Unbroken” to celebrate women and highlight their strength, resilience, and contributions to society as…
China Focus: China details 2026 policy mix to bolster growth and innovation, share opportunities with world
BEIJING, March 6 (Xinhua) — Senior Chinese officials on Friday elaborated on the country’s policy mix for this year, aimed at ensuring resilient economic growth,…
Business
IFF 2026 Opens in Kigali, Bringing Together Leaders to Shape the Future of Financial Inclusion
Leaders, policymakers, investors and innovators from across Africa’s financial technology sector have gathered in Kigali for the Inclusive FinTech Forum 2026 taking place from March…
Rwandan Tech Businesses Begin Receiving ‘Digital Trust Seal’ to Boost Global Market Access
Private sector players in Rwanda’s technology-driven business sector have started receiving the Digital Trust Seal, a certification designed to strengthen consumer confidence and help companies…
Rwanda Cuts Gorilla Trekking Permit Fees for 2026 to Boost Local and Regional Tourism
The Rwanda Development Board (RDB) has announced a reduction in gorilla trekking permit fees for 2026, a move aimed at encouraging more Rwandans and regional…
Holiday Cheer Goes Late as Rwanda Approves Longer Nightlife Hours
The Rwanda Development Board (RDB) has announced extended operating hours for night-time service businesses, including bars, nightclubs and restaurants, during the end-of-year festive season. In…
Sports News
Kretschy Triumphs Tour du Rwanda 2026
German cyclist Moritz Kretschy of the NSN Development Team claimed overall victory at the 2026 Tour du Rwanda on Sunday, capping an eight-stage race that…
Stage Two of Tour du Rwanda 2026 Set to Test Riders After Einhorn’s Opening Triumph
After an electrifying start to Tour du Rwanda 2026, which saw Israel’s Itamar Einhorn claim a commanding sprint victory in Rwamagana during the race’s longest…
Two Killed, Six Injured in Tour du Rwanda Stage One Accident
Two people have died and six others were injured following a road accident that occurred during Stage One of the Tour du Rwanda 2026 on…
Itamar Einhorn Triumphs in Rainy Tour du Rwanda Opener
Large crowds from different parts of the country turned up in big numbers to support cyclists during the opening stage of this year’s Tour du…
Tyson and Mayweather Set for Exhibition Fight in Kinshasa
Two of boxing’s biggest global icons, Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather Jr., are reportedly set to face off in a high-profile exhibition match scheduled to…
Senegal Clinch AFCON 2025 Title After Controversial Final Against Morocco
Senegal were crowned champions of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after edging hosts Morocco 1-0 in a dramatic and controversial final played on Sunday,…
Featured News
IFF 2026 Opens in Kigali, Bringing Together Leaders to Shape the Future of Financial Inclusion
Leaders, policymakers, investors and innovators from across Africa’s financial technology sector have gathered in Kigali for the Inclusive FinTech Forum 2026 taking place from March…
Rwanda Warned of Heavy Rainfall and Possible Disasters in March 2026
The Rwanda Meteorology Agency has warned residents across Rwanda to prepare for unusually heavy rainfall expected throughout March 2026, which could lead to natural disasters…
Artists Use “Unbroken” Exhibition to Celebrate Women’s Strength and Resilience
Artists from different backgrounds have come together in an exhibition titled “Unbroken” to celebrate women and highlight their strength, resilience, and contributions to society as…
African Students Take Part in International Tech School
Students from 20+ African countries, such as Ethiopia, Ghana, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania and Namibia, took part in the recent International Tech School in Obninsk,…
President Kagame Officially Opens 20th National Dialogue Council, Calls for Stronger Coordination in Government Projects
President Paul Kagame on Tuesday officially opened the 20th edition of Rwanda’s National Dialogue Council (Umushyikirano), expressing gratitude to participants and highlighting the forum’s role…
Politics
Mojtaba Khamenei Named Iran’s New Supreme Leader Following Father’s Death
Iranian authorities have appointed Mojtaba Khamenei as the country’s new Supreme Leader following the reported killing of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in recent military…
Kenya Uncovers Network Linked to Sending Citizens to Fight in Russia–Ukraine War
Kenyan authorities have revealed the existence of an organized network allegedly involving government officials, security personnel, and immigration officers accused of facilitating the recruitment of…
AFC/M23 Trains Over 7,500 New Commandos Amid Ongoing Conflict in Eastern Congo
7.532 newly trained commandos have graduated from military training under the AFC/M23 rebel movement, which is fighting the government of President Félix Tshisekedi in eastern…
President Kagame Officially Opens 20th National Dialogue Council, Calls for Stronger Coordination in Government Projects
President Paul Kagame on Tuesday officially opened the 20th edition of Rwanda’s National Dialogue Council (Umushyikirano), expressing gratitude to participants and highlighting the forum’s role…
UN Warns of Severe Financial Crisis, Funds Could Run Out by July 2026
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has raised alarm over a growing financial shortfall threatening the organisation’s operations, warning that without urgent action, the UN could…