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(L-R) DR Congo’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Christophe Lutundula and United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi and Rwanda's Minister in charge of Emergency Management, Marie Solange Kayisire.
Editorial

Repatriation of Congolese refugees does not require endless meetings

Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Refugees during a peaceful protest against the ongoing atrocities against Tutsi in DR Congo, at Kigeme refugee camp in Nyamagabe District, on December 12, 2022. Photo by Willy Mucyo

DR Congo has a golden opportunity to end the refugee crisis

Wednesday, May 17, 2023
(L-R): Danai Gurira as Okoye and Angela Bassett as Ramonda in Marvel Studios' BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER. Photo by Eli Adé. © 2022 MARVEL.

Africans can lead the future, but first, we must rewrite our narratives

Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Diabetes has several long-term complications in the body, but damage to the nervous system starts early and is one of the most common chronic complications.

How diabetes can damage the nervous system

Wednesday, May 17, 2023
The New Times

By inviting SADC forces, Tshisekedi is fanning the flames in the Kivus

Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Genocide fugitive Philippe Hategekimana, who faces charges of masterminding the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. Internet
Editorial

Time is running out for genocide fugitives in France

Tuesday, May 16, 2023
M23 rebels look on in Kibumba in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, on December 23, 2022. (Photo by GLODY MURHABAZI / AFP)

Why blaming Rwanda for the DRC’s problems is the new “dog ate my homework”

Monday, May 15, 2023
The rehabilitation and development of new infrastructures in Rwanda provides an opportunity for the development, training and employment of youths. Sam Ngendahimana

The role of Rwandan youth in infrastructure development

Monday, May 15, 2023
Photos by Olivier Mugwiza

Kagame’s answer to recent disaster; empathy, new homes and sustainable future

Saturday, May 13, 2023
A view of a beautiful road in Bugesera District. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

Show me the state of a country’s roads, I’ll show you the state of its government

Friday, May 12, 2023
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Editorial

More deployment of foreign forces in eastern DR Congo a recipe for disaster

Thursday, May 11, 2023
Pupils during an IT class with some computers distributed during one laptop per child programme at Nyaruyenzi Primary School in Mageragere. file

Teaching at the right level radically improves learning

Thursday, May 11, 2023
Heads of State and Government of the SADC Organ Troika plus Troop Contributing Countries after meeting in Namibia. Courtesy

SADC forces are not a panacea for DR Congo’s ills

Wednesday, May 10, 2023
A victim of sexual violence . File
Editorial

Marital rape should be treated like any other sexual crime

Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Young leaders from the East African countries convene for a Model United Nations simulations diplomatic training.

African youth have the potential to create the continent they need

Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Tourists are breifed before visiting Rwanda mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park. Sam Ngendahimana
Editorial

Tourism is recovering, but we are not there yet

Tuesday, May 09, 2023
One of over 6000 houses that were damaged by the recent disasters Rubavu District. Olivier Mugwiza

Emergencies, Rwandan spirit, and the future

Tuesday, May 09, 2023
Despite the incessant criticism from armchair activists, Rwanda continues to make impressive strides with a thriving economy, expanding middle class, and a steadfast commitment to democratic governance . File

Why armchair critics are out of touch with the reality of Rwandans

Tuesday, May 09, 2023
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What you should know about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Monday, May 08, 2023
Some tourists on Nyungwe Forest's canopy walkway. Sam Ngendahimana

Rwanda: Youth in tourism

Monday, May 08, 2023