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The 2025 Rwanda Governance Scorecard (RGS) recorded high performance in reconciliation, social cohesion, and unity, with scores above 95%, reflecting sustained efforts to foster a unified citizenry. File

Decentralization: How grassroots governance is driving unity and inclusion

Monday, February 16, 2026
On April 8, 1994, an interim government was installed, headed by Théodore Sindikubwabo, with Jean Kambanda from MDR Hutu Power as prime minister. The cabinet consisted of ministers from extremist factions supporting the genocidal plot.

The role of Rwanda’s interim government in Genocide

Saturday, February 14, 2026
Officials and participants pose for a group photo at the event in Kigali on Friday, February 13. Photos by Kellya Keza
Featured

Agribusiness customers hail BPR’s impact at appreciation event

Friday, February 13, 2026
Workers sort and pack products into paper-made packages at a processing facility in Kigali. The initiative promotes eco-friendly packaging while supporting local manufacturing and job creation. Courtesy
Featured

How Rwanda is driving the transition from plastic to sustainable packaging

Friday, February 13, 2026
The Banyamulenge community in eastern DR Congo has filed a case with the East African Court of Justice (EACJ), seeking justice for over alleged abuses committed by Burundian forces in Minembwe. Courtesy
Africa

Banyamulenge take Burundi govt to court over abuses in Minembwe

Friday, February 13, 2026
Panelists engage in a discussion at the presentation of the latest edition of the Transparency International Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI)
Editorial

Despite the good ranking, war on graft is an ongoing endeavor

Thursday, February 12, 2026
Vivian van de Perre, who is serving in acting capacity, arrived in a UN helicopter in the rebel-controlled Goma on Thurdsay, February 12. Courtesy
Africa

MONUSCO boss arrives in Goma to advance ceasefire monitoring

Thursday, February 12, 2026
Rwanda’s most influential musicians, Bruce Melodie and The Ben, have announced a joint country tour. PHOTO BY Dan Gatsinzi
Music

Why Bruce Melodie, The Ben chose partnership over musical rivalry

Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Journalists during a press conference at Rwanda Bureau of Investigation in 2020. Courtesy

The cost of letting journalism’s best walk away

Wednesday, February 11, 2026
South Africa has said it will withdraw troops from the United Nations peacekeeping mission in DR Congo (MONUSCO).
Africa

South Africa to withdraw troops from MONUSCO

Monday, February 09, 2026
Emma Uwera, a seed entrepreneur and plant breeder, works in her maize plantation in Rwamagana District on January 22. Photo by Craish Bahizi.
Crime

Fake seeds dealers could face jail term under new bill

Monday, February 09, 2026
Local artiste Bruce Melodie shares his views during a panel discussion session at Umushyikirano as Scovia Mutesi looks on, on Friday, February 6. Olivier Mugwiza
Editorial

Monetising digital content needed as soon as yesterday

Sunday, February 08, 2026