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As Rwanda marks the 31st commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, President Emmanuel Macron has once again pledged France’s commitment to bringing genocide perpetrators to justice.
Editorial

France must stop selective justice in pursuing genocide fugitives

Tuesday, April 08, 2025
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Editorial

Kwibuka31 is a time for unity, reflection and responsibility

Monday, April 07, 2025
President Paul Kagame addresses delegates at the opening of the Global AI Summit on Africa in Kigali on Thursday, April 3. All photos by DAN GATSINZI.
Editorial

Africa must act boldly and wisely in the AI revolution

Friday, April 04, 2025
Mourners during the 30th commemoration of the Genocide against the Tutsi on April 7, 2024. Photo by Dan GATSINZI
Editorial

Kwibuka 31: Our role to preserve the memory remains

Thursday, April 03, 2025
Rwandans, on April 7, will start the 31st commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, a season of deep reflection, unity, and remembrance. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Editorial

As Kwibuka31 nears, Rwandans must stand firm, against all odds

Tuesday, April 01, 2025
Muslims during the morning prayer at the celebration of Eid al-Fitr at Kigali Pele stadium on Sunday, March 30. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Editorial

Eid Mubarak to all Rwandans – a time for reflection, giving, and civic duty

Monday, March 31, 2025
On April 3–4, Rwanda will host the inaugural Global AI Summit on Africa, in partnership with the World Economic Forum (WEF).
Editorial

Global AI Summit should be a defining moment for Africa

Friday, March 28, 2025
French-Congolese musician Maitre Gimy scheduled his concert on April 7, the same date when Rwandans and friends of Rwanda commemorates the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi-AFP
Editorial

The Paris concert is an open celebration of Genocide

Wednesday, March 26, 2025
An artist impression of Sonatubes junction that is expected to be revamped.
Editorial

Upgrading Kigali’s roads, a timely step toward a smarter, faster city

Tuesday, March 25, 2025
M23 rebels in Goma
Editorial

Create an enabling environment for lasting peace in eastern DR Congo

Monday, March 24, 2025
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Editorial

A balanced approach to proposed vehicle levy is needed

Friday, March 21, 2025
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Editorial

Europe’s meddling in efforts to pacify DR Congo must be collectively fought

Wednesday, March 19, 2025
On March 1, 2025, AFC-M23 handed over Brig Gen Ezechiel Gakwerere of the genocidal militia FDLR. Gen Gakwerere was with other 14 members of FDLR who were fighting alongside FARDC soldiers in eastern DR Congo. Germain Nsanzimana
Editorial

Belgium must stop fueling instability in the region

Monday, March 17, 2025
South African troops deployed in eastern DR Congo to fight alongside FARDC and FDLR genocidal group. COURTESY
Editorial

Termination of SADC military mission in DR Congo is long overdue

Friday, March 14, 2025
Every year on March 8th , the world celebrates the International Women’s Day (IWD), a day meant to recognize the achievements of women and advocate for gender equality.
Editorial

All about Women’s Month and why performative feminism must stop

Thursday, March 13, 2025
The government has rightfully introduced stringent measures to regulate religious entities, to safeguarding public welfare. Craish BAHIZI
Editorial

Strengthening oversight of religious entities is for the public good

Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Some of DR Congo citizens who are Kinyarwanda Speakers, captured here undergo a severe torture in Eastern DR Congo. Courtesy
Editorial

A chorus of conscience is all we need to avert a genocide in DR Congo

Monday, March 10, 2025
A make-shift-structure that used to serve as the FDLRCRAP command post in Kanyamahoro, Nyiragongo territory, three kilometres from Rwandan border. Photo by James Munyaneza
Editorial

No amount of aid freeze will solve DR Congo’s problems

Friday, March 07, 2025
Clockwise Celestin Mutabaruka, Dr Vincent Bajinya, Emmanuel Nteziryayo, Celestin Ugirashebuja, Charles Munyaneza are Genocide fugitives who live in the UK. File
Editorial

Genocide: Over 30 years later, survivors still await justice from UK

Thursday, March 06, 2025
Packages of medical equipment donated by USAID at Rwanda Medical Supply in 2021. Craish Bahizi
Editorial

Self-reliance is only possible if we all play our role

Wednesday, March 05, 2025