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Editorial

United Kingdom must pay what it owes

Thursday, March 19, 2026
Motorists park at Rubangura taxi-motor stop in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Infrastructure

MPs call for urgent action on moto-cycle parking shortage

Thursday, March 19, 2026
Some transformers at Gasogi station. The government plans to install about 290 new transformers and upgrade electricity distribution networks nationwide to ease persistent power shortages. File
Energy

Nearly 300 transformers planned to ease power shortages

Thursday, March 19, 2026
Participants pose for a group photo at during discussions at World Consumer Rights Day celebrations held in Kicukiro District on Wednesday, March 18.
Business

Consumers urged to report mislabelled products, poor service

Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Women sell food commodities at Kimironko Market in Gasabo. For women working in informal sectors or in workplaces where enforcement is weak, there is still a gap. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Women’s Month in a high-pressure job: Recognising privilege and pushing for change

Wednesday, March 18, 2026
A drone attack in Goma targeted the neighborhood of United Nations and European Union staff. It killed three people, including a French citizen employed by UNICEF. Courtesy

"We condemn the weapon, not the user"

Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Senegalese welcome their national team after winning AFCON 2025. File
Football

Senegal government calls for investigation into CAF’s AFCON 2025 ruling

Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Minister of Justice and Attoney General Emmanuel Ugirashebuja presents Rwanda's statement during hearing in The Hague on Wednesday, March 18. Courtesy

Minister Ugirashebuja’s statement during Rwanda-UK arbitration proceedings

Wednesday, March 18, 2026
The dispute between Rwanda and the United Kingdom (UK) over an unimplemented asylum agreement takes place on Wednesday, March 18. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
International

What to know as Rwanda-UK migration dispute hearing starts

Wednesday, March 18, 2026
The 2025 survey indicates that 8% of girls aged 15–19 have ever been pregnant, compared with about 5% reported in the 201920 survey. File
Health

Teen pregnancy rises to 8% as experts warn of growing risks

Wednesday, March 18, 2026
A drone strike by the Congolese army killed three people on Wednesday, March 11. Courtesy
Africa

Security Council discusses DR Congo conflict after Goma drone attack

Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Fighting reportedly intensified early Tuesday, March 17, in eastern DR Congo as government coalition forces launched artillery strikes in South Kivu.
Africa

Kinshasa ‘is escalating conflict in South Kivu’ – rebels

Tuesday, March 17, 2026