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The installation ceremony of the new Archbishop of the Anglican Church of Rwanda (EAR) Gahiman who succeeded Bishop Laurent Mbanda who completed his eight-year tenure, on Sunday, October 26. Courtesy
Editorial

Religious institutions must turn sermons into action

Tuesday, October 27, 2026
A view of mining activities at Nyakabingo Mines in Rulindo District. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Dear Africa: The financing game has been played behind our backs for too long

Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Graduates during the University of Rwanda’s 12th graduation ceremony at Rukara Campus in Kayonza District on Friday, October 23. Photo by Elvis Ndateba Mico

Rwanda’s graduates and the promise of a better future

Tuesday, October 27, 2026
NCSA Chief Executive Officer David Kanamugire and MTN Rwanda Chief Executive Officer Monzer Ali sign an agreement aimed to strengthen cybersecurity skills in Kigali on Thursday, October 22. Courtesy

Guarding our digital frontier: Why trust is the true currency of Rwanda’s digital economy

Monday, October 26, 2026
National Electoral Commission volunteer counts numbers of the votes during local government elections in Muhozi Villege, Bumbogo Sector in Gasabo on Saturday, October 25.
Editorial

The fight against drugs must begin at the grassroots

Monday, October 26, 2026
The Central Bank of Rwanda headquarters in Kigali. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

What Rwanda’s new central bank law really changes

Monday, October 26, 2026
Officials during Village Urugwiro discussions in 1998 to discuss the better way to govern the country after the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. File

The long-term rebuilding of the civil service and state institutions

Monday, October 26, 2026
Cosmetic surgery, cosmetic dentistry, liposuction and Botox injections are among the options available to alter physical features or enhance appearance.

Be aware of the risks of beauty products and cosmetic procedures

Friday, October 23, 2026
Interahamwe participate in a training session under French army supervision in 1990s. File

The restoration of security and management of camps for displaced persons

Friday, October 23, 2026
President Paul Kagame greets thousands of residents during his outreach in Rubavu. Courtesy photo

Thank you, Kagame: Rwanda’s choices are inspiring Africa

Friday, October 23, 2026
A woman selling fruit at Kimironko Mini-Market. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Trails of Hope: The women who kept our cities moving

Friday, October 23, 2026
The United Nations (UN) should move decisively towards transferring the archives of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) to Kigali. Courtesy
Editorial

The UN should act on Rwanda’s case for hosting ICTR archives

Friday, October 23, 2026
Professor Filip Reyntjens, who describes himself as a ‘researcher-activist’, was scheduled to present his book, Modern Rwanda A Political History.

Filip Reyntjens: “researcher-actor” in the Great Lakes Region

Thursday, October 22, 2026
The circuit is being developed by WurzDesign, led by former Formula 1 driver Alexander Wurz, in collaboration with Carsten Tilke Engineers and Architects. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

Bugesera’s journey: From forced exile to Formula 1

Thursday, October 22, 2026
President Paul Kagame poses for a photo with FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem (Left),and Formula One CEO and President Stefano Domenicali (Right), during the event in Kigali, on Tuesday, October 13. Village

Rwanda's Formula 1 partnership is bigger than motorsport

Thursday, October 22, 2026
A section of Kigali City's Central Business District in Nyarugenge on August 18. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

The business objective comes before the message

Wednesday, October 21, 2026
"Culture is not a corporate asset that can be absorbed, reduced, or reorganized at will."- Tina Davis, President, EMPIRE
Letters

Culture can’t be consolidated

Wednesday, October 21, 2026
A dentist while treating a patient in Kigali. File

There is no health without oral health

Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Sam Nkusi, Executive Chairman of Liquid Intelligent Technologies Rwanda, Elodie Shami, Director General of the Imbuto Foundation and Jean Damascene Bizimana, Minister of National Unity and Civic Engagement during the handover of the support in Kigali on Tuesday, October 20. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Editorial

Preserving the memory of the Genocide against the Tutsi is everyone's responsibility

Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Dafroza Mukarumongi Gauthier, a campaigner for justice for victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, died on October 3 in France. Courtesy..

France's highest tribute to Dafroza lies in ensuring genocidaires stand trial

Tuesday, October 20, 2026