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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
Both delegations pose for a photo on Wednesday, January 28.
Security

Defence minister hosts visiting Namibian MPs

Thursday, January 29, 2026
The Minister of National Unity and Civic Engagement,  Dr. Jean-Damascène Bizimana, addresses journalists during a press conference on Tuesday, January 27. Courtesy
Culture

Kinyarwanda language pride urged ahead of Heroes Day

Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Rwanda's Amavubi team that participated in the 2004 Africa Cup of Nations in Tunisia. Net Photo
Football

Where are Rwanda’s AFCON 2004 heroes now?

Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Gisa cy'Inganzo performs at Diva Awards held at Zaria Court Kigali on December 2025. Photo courtesy
Music

Gisa Cy’Inganzo opens up on comeback, hints at new album

Tuesday, January 27, 2026
BK Group CEO Uzziel Ndagijimana, BK CEO Diane Karusisi, Chairperson of the Board of Directors, Eugene Ubalijoro, celebrate at BK Legacy Gala Dinner on Friday, January 23. All photo by Craish BAHIZI
Featured

Featured: BK’s 60-year journey told through the voices of its clients

Sunday, January 25, 2026
Visitors during a guided tour of Kigali Silk Factory. File
Agriculture

Concerns grow over underused Kigali Silk Factory

Sunday, January 25, 2026
A dialogue forum was organised by the National Consultative Forum of Political Organizations (NFPO) and the Pan-Africanism Movement–Rwanda Chapter on January 23.
Politics

Pan-Africanists question youth preference for Western lifestyles

Saturday, January 24, 2026
Workers on duty at Asanti Garment factory in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Economy

Unemployment falls to 11.7% in Q4 2025

Friday, January 23, 2026
The government plans to introduce lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable drug for HIV prevention, in the last quarter of the year.
Health

Rwandans react to planned six-month HIV prevention injection

Friday, January 23, 2026
The Minister of Justice and Attorney General Emmanuel Ugirashebuja (centre) speaks during Rwanda's fourth UPR review, as the country's Permanent Representative to UN Office in Geneva, Amb. Urujeni Bakuramutsa, (left) and Rwanda Governance Board CEO Doris Uwicyeza Picard look on. Courtesy
Rwanda

What next after Rwanda's fourth UPR review?

Thursday, January 22, 2026
The Basketball for Girls in Schools Programme (2026–2030) has officially entered its implementation phase following a successful three-day coaching clinic held in Kigali.
Basketball

Coaches undergo clinics as girls hoops program in schools takes shape

Thursday, January 22, 2026