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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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wednesday, March 05, 2025

FDLR’s Brig Gen Ezechiel Gakwerere was a top leader within the ranks of the genocidal group and directly has a hand in the 1994 Genocide in Rwanda.

DR Congo crisis: Rwanda continues to be vindicated

Monday, March 03, 2025

President Paul Kagame and senior delegates pose for a photo at the Inclusive FinTech Forum (IFF) that was successfully concluded in Kigali this week, bringing together more than 3,000 participants from over 30 countries across the globe. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi

The future of financial technology is right here

Friday, February 28, 2025

Congolese refugees at Kiziba refugee camp during a peaceful march calling for action on the ongoing killings against Tutsi communities in eastern DR Congo on March 4, 2024. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

The West doesn't care about human life, but Africa should

Thursday, February 27, 2025

The raft of measures imposed by the UK government against Rwanda, including suspending support towards development programmes and other measures with potential economic repercussions, is a wakeup call for Rwandans.

Through hard times, Rwanda always emerges stronger

Wednesday, February 26, 2025

Former President of DR Congo, Joseph Kabila who said that no amount of military support to the Kinshasa government will resolve the challenges that have bedeviled the country for years.

Congolese must shun their differences and demand their government to do better

Monday, February 24, 2025

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DR Congo cannot ignore the power of sports as a force for good

Friday, February 21, 2025

Rwanda suspended development cooperation with Belgium on Tuesday, February 18. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

Rwanda's principled stance on Belgium is commendable

Thursday, February 20, 2025

Young girls during a reproductive health course in Gisagara. The Rwandan Ministry of Health on February 17 defended its proposal to lower the age of consent for contraceptive use from 18 to 15. File

Supporting teenage access to reproductive health services is securing their future

Wednesday, February 19, 2025

I&M Bank tellers attend to clients at the headquarters branch in Kigali City. The National Bank of Rwanda’s (BNR) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has maintained its key interest rate at 6.5 per cent. Craish Bahizi

Stronger economy, but new taxes must be handled with care

Friday, February 14, 2025

The government of Qatar, on February 12, approved a draft agreement on mutual visa waiver allowing free entry for holders of Rwandan ordinary passports.

Rwanda’s open-door policy is paying dividends

Thursday, February 13, 2025

Heads of State and Government from the East African Community and Southern African Development Community pose for a photo at the joint meeting in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Courtesy

For Dar es Salaam resolutions to hold, stop holding Kinshasa with soft gloves

Monday, February 10, 2025