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Africa

‘M23 is doing very well, we have to give them time’ – DR Congo traditional chief

Saturday, January 17, 2026
A mother shares a warm moment with her children, reflecting how changing policies, economic realities, and personal choices are shaping smaller, planned families in Rwanda. Courtesy
Health

How policy, economics and choice are redefining family size in Rwanda

Friday, January 16, 2026
RURA’s directive to make USSD short codes work across all mobile networks is a welcome and overdue intervention in Rwanda’s digital ecosystem.
Editorial

Ending the USSD maze is progress, but interoperability must be the destination

Friday, January 16, 2026
The Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA) has issued a new directive requiring that all approved short codes be activated and integrated across all mobile networks. Courtesy
Technology

RURA directive ends network-based USSD codes confusion

Thursday, January 15, 2026
Thousands of residents welcome the New Year 2026 at Imbuga City Walk in Nyarugenge. Craish BAHIZI

From festive cheer to financial strain: Understanding Rwanda’s seasonal economy

Friday, January 09, 2026
A pregnant woman undergoes check-up at Clinique la Medicale in Kigali. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana.
Health

What do we need to attain full antenatal coverage in Rwanda?

Friday, January 09, 2026
Members of the Savings and Internal Lending Community (SILC) group in Burera district. Photo by CRS (1)
Featured

65 years of CRS in building resilient and thriving communities in Rwanda

Thursday, January 08, 2026
For many women, contraceptive use depends on timing, medical advice, and agreement with a partner. Courtesy
Women

Why are more married women using modern contraception?

Thursday, January 08, 2026
A resident examines his land title following a boundary dispute with neighbours. Authorities say at least 55,000 land surveying applications need to be processed within two months. Courtesy
Rwanda

Land surveying faces backlog of over 50,000 pending applications

Tuesday, January 06, 2026
A person counts his money in Kigali. Courtesy

The hidden costs that drain your wallet

Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Cross-border trucks parked at the Rusumo One Stop Border Post en route to Kigali from Dar es Salaam.. File
Infrastructure

Govt pledges to address truck drivers’ parking concerns

Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Participants during a two-day capacity-building training aimed at raising awareness, and implementing effective interventions to ensure safe, and supportive learning environments.
Education

University gender ministers convene to strengthen action against GBV

Wednesday, December 31, 2025