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Grégoire Kayibanda (centre), first elected President of Rwanda, with African and Belgian government representatives, Brussels, December 1961. PHOTO BY AFP

How PARMEHUTU sold out Rwandans by relying on Belgian colonialists

Thursday, March 13, 2025
The lifeblood of any thriving economy lies in its SMEs. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Rwanda's SMEs: Pioneering economic independence through bold adaptation

Thursday, March 13, 2025
The Luwowo coltan mine near Rubaya on March 18th, 2014.

Myths of coltan exploitation in DR Congo

Thursday, March 13, 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
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The importance of self-breast examination in early cancer detection

Thursday, March 13, 2025
Southern African Development Community (SADC) leaderd are expected to hold an extraordinary summit on Thursday, March 13.

DR Congo crisis: Time for SADC to take remedial action

Wednesday, March 12, 2025
European mercenaries surrendered to M23 rebels and were allowed to cross into Rwanda before they were facilitated to take flights to their countries on Wednesday, January 29. Courtesy.

The real reason the West backs the wrong side in the DR Congo conflict.

Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Recently, large stockpiles of weapons were discovered near Rwanda’s border. Yet, the DR Congo government shrugs it off, claiming it is merely preparing for defense against M23 rebels. Photo by James Munyaneza

DR Congo crisis: Does Rwanda cry 'wolf' or is it Déjà Vu?

Wednesday, March 12, 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
A view of Mombasa port in Kenya. For too long, Africa has remained a supplier of raw materials, exporting commodities that fuel industrial economies while missing out on the wealth generated by value-added production.

Africa’s place in the global supply chain

Wednesday, March 12, 2025
French-Congolese musician Maitre Gims has faced criticism for scheduling a concert on April 7, the same date when Rwandans and friends of Rwanda commemorates the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.

Solidarity or subversion? The disturbing reality behind the April 7 "Solidarité Congo" concert

Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin. It is very useful for the overall health of the body. It is found abundantly in natural products, i.e. fresh fruits, vegetables and whole grains.

Boost your health and vitality with vitamin E

Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Rwanda Defence Force armed guard during a parade at the presidential inauguration atAmahoro stadium on August 11, 2024.

Rejecting the west’s influence: Rwanda’s stand for sovereignty

Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Inside what used to serve as FDLR's 'Major' Benjamin Nimubutumwa's command post at Kanyamahoro, there is a bench, a table, two anti-tank weapon boxes, and pieces of communication gadgets.

Why sanctions are counterproductive

Monday, March 10, 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
MDR-PARMEHUTU became a de-facto single party from 1963 after eliminating opposition political parties.

A look back at PARMEHUTU’s oppressive policies and the birth of Inyenzi

Sunday, March 09, 2025
Women sell different goods at Birere market in Goma on Monday, February 10. PHOTO BY JAMES MUNYANEZA

A Women's Day plea for women in DR Congo

Saturday, March 08, 2025
Fatmata Lovetta Sesay.

For All Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment.

Saturday, March 08, 2025
Participants pose for a group photo during the Solid Minds Partners Learning Convening in Kigali. Courtesy

Resilient women, resilient minds: celebrating women in mental health

Saturday, March 08, 2025
Some participants at the AI Hackathon challenge at the grand finale held on Sunday, March 2 at Intare Conference Arena. CRAISH BAHIZI

Reclaiming Rwandan women’s agency in the digital age

Saturday, March 08, 2025