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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

Delegates from AFCM23 and the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo sign agreements during talks held in Montreux, Switzerland. Courtesy..

Let the Swiss talks build trust, not false triumphalism

Monday, April 20, 2026

Workers operate machinery at the Matelas Dodoma factory in the Kigali Special Economic Zone. Courtesy

Kigali industrial expansion signals progress, but execution will be key

Friday, April 17, 2026

Thousands of youths attend the commemoration event ‘Our Past’ held at the Kicukiro-Nyanza Genocide Memorial on April 9. Photo by Craish Bahizi.

Youth must lead the fight to preserve memory

Thursday, April 16, 2026

Red-Cross volunteers help a trauma victim during a Walk to Remember from ETO Kicukiro to Kicukiro-Nyanza Genocide Memorial on Saturday, April 11. Photo by Craish BAHIZI

One case is too many in the fight against genocide ideology

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Inyambo cattle during a festival in Nyanza in 2024. File

The recognition of Inyambo is beyond cultural symbolism

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

A dignified burial of 27 victims laid to rest during the 32nd commemoration at Mukarange Genocide Memorial on Sunday, April 13. Courtesy

The power of early lessons in defeating Genocide ideology

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

A dignified burial of 27 victims laid to rest during the 32nd commemoration at Mukarange Genocide Memorial on Sunday, April 13. Courtesy.

Commemoration does not end in one week

Sunday, April 12, 2026

Nick Checker, Senior Bureau Official Bureau of African Affairs at State Department, delivers his remarks during the commemoration of the Genocide against the Tutsi in USA. Courtesy

It is never too late to name the truth

Thursday, April 09, 2026