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A view of MIC building, one of the city of Kigali's major commercial complexes. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Business

The grey zones behind tenant disputes in shared buildings

Monday, February 02, 2026
At the National Heroes Mausoleum in Remera stands a tomb without a name or remains known as the Unknown Soldier. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Rwanda

The story behind Rwanda’s unknown soldier

Monday, February 02, 2026
Members of Twisungane Cooperative work in the potato plantation in Muko Sector in Musanze District. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Economy

What proposed EjoHeza reforms mean for informal workers

Saturday, January 31, 2026
Gen. Sultan Makenga interacts with AFC M23 Spokesperson Lawrence Kanyuka. The AFCM23 rebel movement blamed the government coalition for the attack in the town located about 30 kilometres north of Uvira city.
Africa

Sange: DR Congo army blamed for grenade attack that killed five

Friday, January 30, 2026
Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) on Thursday, January 29, confirmed the arrest of Fred Barafinda Sekikubo. Courtesy
Crime

Barafinda, two others arrested over spreading falsehoods

Thursday, January 29, 2026
Creatives at a masterclass session organised by Imbuto Foundation in Kigali on January 28. All photos by Dan Gatsinzi.
Art

Creatives on why branding matters in talent monetisation

Friday, January 30, 2026
Some of the 530 properties expected to be affected by the Giporoso–Masaka road expansion project. Photo by Kellya Keza.
Infrastructure

What determines property value in expropriation cases?

Friday, January 30, 2026
RSSB CEO Regis Rugemanshuro speaks during an Ejo Heza awareness campaign in Musanze District in 2022. File
Law

EjoHeza saving scheme: What changes are proposed in new draft law?

Thursday, January 29, 2026
(L–R) Honorary Consul of Mexico in Rwanda Aimable Rumongi; Mexico’s Ambassador to Rwanda, resident in Kenya, Gisele Fernández Ludlow; a representative of Kenya’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Stella Munyi; and Rwanda’s High Commissioner to Kenya Ernest Rwamucyo raise a toast as Rwanda and Mexico mark 50 years of diplomatic relations. Courtesy
International

Rwanda, Mexico mark 50 years of diplomatic ties

Thursday, January 29, 2026
Victoire Ingabire during a hearing session at Kicukiro Primary Court on June 19, 2025. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Rwanda’s justice system is not answerable to EU

Thursday, January 29, 2026
Vehicles at Gishushu junction in Kigali. About 10,000 pending vehicle ownership transfers at the Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) are facing complications ranging from missing documentation to hard-to-trace sellers. Sam
Law

RRA flags over 10,000 problematic vehicle ownership transfers 

Thursday, January 29, 2026
A 2023 pilot study by the Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC) shows that among young people aged 13–24, 4.4 percent reported cannabis use in the past 30 days, 2 percent used cigarettes, and while 0.2 used opiates. Courtesy

What we miss when we criminalize pain: Rethinking drug policy through a public health lens

Thursday, January 29, 2026