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Major General Sylvain Ekenge.

In Kinshasa incitement to hatred is indiscipline

Monday, January 05, 2026
The introduction of self-sampling for cervical cancer marks a significant step forward in Rwanda’s steady and deliberate fight.
Editorial

Fighting cancer cannot be entirely outsourced

Monday, January 05, 2026
A waiter serves a customer at a hotel in Kigali.

When ‘sorry’ is not enough

Monday, January 05, 2026
A man works at home, writing notes while checking his phone next to a laptop.

Health issues with online work

Saturday, January 03, 2026
The High Council of the Judiciary on Wednesday, December 31, appointed 15 judges and dismissed two judges and a court registrar over corruption-related offenses. Courtesy.
Editorial

Judges hold unique position in society; accountability is essential 

Friday, January 02, 2026
General Sylvain Ekenge, former spokesperson for the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC)

Gen Ekenge's scandal: A sign of the downfall of a genocidal regime

Friday, January 02, 2026
Teen girls during a session on reproductive health in girls club in Nyanza District. Sam Ngendahimana

Too young to consent, old enough to face adult consequences

Thursday, January 01, 2026
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Editorial

2026 is here. Let us celebrate but also reflect

Thursday, January 01, 2026
Some of the 84439 bodies of genocide victims during a decent burial at Kicukiro-Nyanza Genocide memorial. Sam Ngendahimana

1994: How the term genocide was used in confusing manners

Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Residents take pictures of fireworks during the celebration of the New Year 2024. Photo by Craish BAHIZI

Festive season: Do we have to reschedule our joy for the white saviour?

Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Maj Gen Sylvain Ekenge, the former FARDC spokesperson, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Affairs and Development Cooperation, and Olivier Nduhungirehe, Rwanda's Foreign Affairs Minister.

Silence and indifference are enablers of Genocide

Wednesday, December 31, 2025
A decorated segment of one street in Kigali ahead of festive season. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Editorial

Our 2026 resolutions should lift our communities up

Wednesday, December 31, 2025
A person counts his money in Kigali. Courtesy

The hidden costs that drain your wallet

Wednesday, December 31, 2025
One Health training in action at the ACES campus In Kigali. Photo Mireille Isimbi CCN

2025 in review: Advancing One Health through sustainable cold-chains, vaccines

Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Students during a class at GS Kimisange in Kigali. The Ministry of Education announced the reassignment of 890 school leaders after a nationwide performance evaluation. Dan Gatsinzi
Editorial

School leadership reforms are about learners, not punishment

Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Col (Rtd) Dr. Richard Ngwenya, a Zimbabwean veteran who served with the United Nations Observer Mission Uganda-Rwanda (UNOMUR) on the Ugandan side of the border.

Dr. Ngwenya’s appeal to President Kagame: Champion the right to happiness

Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Training sessions at ACES are delivered with a strong focus on Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI).

Empowerment in action: Strengthening communities through training

Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Major General Sylvain Ekenge, spokesperson of the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC).

How Kangura inspired Ekenge and FARDC

Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Former President of Rwanda Grégoire Kayibanda in 1957, launched the Bahutu Manifesto, a document that laid the groundwork for anti-Tutsi racial hatred.

Ndi Umukongomani can help defeat Kayibanda successors in DR Congo

Monday, December 29, 2025
Mikoani Trading Ltd and Bahresa Grain Milling Rwanda Limited were engaged in court proceedings over an intellectual property case approximately a decade ago.

The IP strategy entrepreneurs need to master for unbreakable market leadership

Monday, December 29, 2025