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Participants follow a presidential panel discussion featuring Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Gabonese President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, in Kigali on Thursday, May 14. Dan Gatsinzi

Capital mobility should be treated as Africa’s priority

Friday, May 15, 2026

Minister of Infrastructure Jimmy Gasore and the International Solar Alliance (ISA) Director General Ashish Khanna,during the signing of the agreement in Kigali on May 8. Courtesy

Off-grid clean energy is no longer the future

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

François Twagirumukiza, Chairperson of the Private Sector Federation (PSF), speaks at the meeting with RDB ahead of Africa CEO Forum. Dan Gatsinzi

Local firms must leverage the Africa CEO Forum

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Dozens of civilians were killed and 57 others injured following a drone strike on a public market in Masisi Territory, in eastern DR Congo’s North Kivu Province last week. Courtesy

DR Congo: For peace to prevail, Kinshasa must be openly called out

Sunday, May 10, 2026

The deals included a Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement; an MoU on Visa Abolition for holders of all Rwandan passports; a Bilateral Air Services Agreement; and health, economic and trade and investment.

It is time for Africa to turn to real continental trade

Friday, May 08, 2026

The Auditor General, Alexis Kamuhire, presents the annual report before a joint session of Parliament on Wednesday, May 6. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Clean audits are progress, not cause for complacency

Thursday, May 07, 2026

Students play Igisoro, a traditional Rwandan board game, during its introduction into school competitions at the Rwanda Art Museum in Kigali on Monday, May 4. Courtesy

Preservation of our traditional games is imperative

Wednesday, May 06, 2026

Some citizens of the Democratic Republic of Congo from Tutsi communities are seen here undergoing severe abuse in eastern DR Congo. Courtesy

Genocide ideology in DR Congo is a regional emergency

Tuesday, May 05, 2026

A child watches a video on a smartphone. Rwanda is about to introduce a law that would restrict children under the age of 16 from using social media platforms. Courtesy

Restricting social media use for minors is a timely move

Monday, May 04, 2026

For a few years now, AI has moved from being a buzzword to becoming a technology that every workplace has rapidly adopted. Photo by Craish Bahizi

The future of work will be AI-driven

Friday, May 01, 2026

Some residential houses belonging to Tutsi communities were burned by FDLR genocidal group members and FARDC soldiers during fighting against M23 rebels in eastern DR Congo in 2024.

FDLR is no longer Rwanda’s burden alone

Thursday, April 30, 2026

The Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority ordered CanalBox to compensate affected customers following recent network disruptions. Courtesy

CanalBox case a wake-up call for service providers

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

François Twagirumukiza, Chairperson of the Private Sector Federation (PSF), speaks at the meeting with RDB ahead of Africa CEO Forum. Dan Gatsinzi

Businesses must leverage the Africa CEO Forum

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

City of Kigali officials last week introduced a park-and-ride system alongside expanded dedicated bus lanes. Photo by Craish Bahizi.

Park-and-Ride: A smart response to rising fuel costs and a greener Kigali

Monday, April 27, 2026

A view of the Gisagara peat power plant in Gisagara District. File..

Africa’s infrastructure debate must shift

Friday, April 24, 2026

Some of the electric buses operating in public transport at the Downtown Taxi Park in Kigali. File.

Government must lead Rwanda’s electric transition

Thursday, April 23, 2026

Over 4,000 Banyamulenge during a peaceful march demanding international action to stop violence and a prolonged humanitarian blockade in Minembwe, eastern DR Congo, in Washington D.C. on Monday,

The world must act for Banyamulenge now

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

According to Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority, petrol now costs Rwf2,938 per litre, up 48 percent in six weeks. Diesel has been held at Rwf2,205 through deliberate government intervention. FILE

Rising oil shocks demand a culture of frugality

Tuesday, April 21, 2026