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Rukaragata mine in Ngoroero District processes up to 50 tonnes of coltan per hour, using modern equipment and innovative processing techniques. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Economy

Coltan: A look at Rwanda's fully mechanised mine operating 24 hours

Thursday, March 06, 2025
Former DR Congo President Joseph Kabila.
Africa

DR Congo crisis: Kabila calls for removal of foreign troops

Wednesday, March 05, 2025
Some FDLR genocidal group memberes captured by M23 at the handover event in Rubavu District on Saturday, March 1. Rwanda faces an existential threat from the FDLR. Photo by Germain Nsanzimana.

The Phantom AID trap and why Rwanda stands tall

Wednesday, March 05, 2025
A view of the border 'La petite barriere' between Rwanda and DR Congo in Rubavu District. File.
Africa

It’s not Rwanda vs. everybody; just dodging an ex (DR Congo) who won’t move on

Monday, March 03, 2025
President Kagame greets thousands of residents during his outreach in Kibingo ground Ruhango District, on August 25, 2022. File

Rwanda’s composure in the face of misguided external pressure

Sunday, March 02, 2025
DR Congo President Felix Tshisekedi

Forcing Tshisekedi to the negotiating table is the only solution to DR Congo problems

Sunday, March 02, 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.

A diplomatic misstep rooted in paternalism

Monday, March 03, 2025
If the aid was aimed at having the recipient graduate to another level, Belgium and other European countries of their ilk should not be strongly mobilising to cut aid to Rwanda. SAM NGENDAHIMANA

If we survived then, we will always survive

Thursday, February 27, 2025
Tanzanian star musician Diamond Platnumz, seen here on red carpet with Bruce Melodie, won the Best Global African Artist Award at Trace Awards 2025 ceremony held in Zanzibar on Wednesday night, February 26
Music

Who are the Trace Awards 2025 winners?

Thursday, February 27, 2025
MKU librarian Muthee Lucy Wangechi appreciates a postgraduate student, Jean Mutabazi, for being an active library user.
Featured

Authors, publishers tip Mount Kigali University students on how to achieve writing success

Thursday, February 27, 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
Editorial

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

Thursday, February 27, 2025
Panelists engage in a discussion on “Bridging the Funding Gap Building Private Capital and Leveraging Development Finance” as part of the Inclusive Fintech Forum 2025, in Kigali. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Technology

Experts weigh in on tackling Africa’s tech talent brain drain

Thursday, February 27, 2025