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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.
Editorial

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
Editorial

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
Editorial

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.
Editorial

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..
Editorial

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.
Editorial

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,
Editorial

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
Editorial

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..
Editorial

Let the Swiss talks build trust, not false triumphalism

Monday, April 20, 2026
Thousands of youths attend the commemoration event ‘Our Past’ held at the Kicukiro-Nyanza Genocide Memorial on April 9. Photo by Craish Bahizi.
Editorial

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
Editorial

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
Editorial

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
Editorial

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.
Editorial

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
Editorial

It is never too late to name the truth

Thursday, April 09, 2026
Mourners observe a moment of silence during a night of vigil at BK Arena on Tuesday, April 7. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Editorial

Kwibuka 32: A shared duty of care and remembrance  

Wednesday, April 08, 2026
Names of the victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi at Murambi Genocide Memorial in Nyamagabe District. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Editorial

Kwibuka32: Solidarity must be matched by vigilance

Tuesday, April 07, 2026
A decent burial of the victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi at Nyanza ya Kicukiro Genocide Memorial in 2019. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Editorial

As we mark Kwibuka 32, we must confront genocide ideology at all costs 

Sunday, April 05, 2026
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Editorial

Kigali’s Green City should be a symbol of inclusive, forward-looking development

Thursday, April 02, 2026
Rwanda officially introduced a long-acting injectable Cabotegravir (CAB-LA) HIV prevention drug on January 3. COURTESY
Editorial

Injectable HIV prevention offers hope, but only if discrimination ends

Wednesday, April 01, 2026