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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
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva virtually participates in the 43rd session of the Heads of State and Government Orientation Committee of the African Union Development Agency–New Partnership for Africa’s Development (AUDA-NEPAD) on Tuesday, February 10. Courtesy
Rwanda

Africa must drive its own dev't agenda, says PM Nsengiyumva

Tuesday, February 10, 2026
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International

Temple fair in Uganda celebrates people-to-people exchanges ahead of Chinese New Year

Monday, February 09, 2026
A view of Gisagara Peat Power Plant in Southern Province

Securitisation is Africa’s ticket to financial sovereignty

Monday, February 09, 2026
President Kagame addresses delegates during the closing of the National Dialogue Council Umushyikirano, on Friday, February 6. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Rwanda

Kagame to Africa: Stop accepting to be misled

Friday, February 06, 2026
A visitor at Kigali Genocide Memorial. By introducing racial ideology, census classification, and ethnic identity cards, Belgian colonial rule transformed Rwanda’s social categories into permanent political identities. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

Rwanda in a troubled neighbourhood: How colonial engineering shaped different destinies in the Great Lakes

Wednesday, February 04, 2026
The Minister of National Unity and Civic Engagement, Jean-Damascène Bizimana joins a traditional ballet at the National Heroes Concert on Saturday, January 31. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Rwanda

Heroism today means hard work, integrity - Minister Bizimana

Sunday, February 01, 2026
CLOCKWISE: Maj Gen Fred Gisa Rwigema (Imanzi); Séraphine Mukarutwaza (Imena); King Mutara III Rudahigwa (Imena); Félicité Niyitegeka (Imena); Michel Rwagasana (Imena); and Agathe Uwilingiyimana (Imena).
Society

What is the meaning behind categories of Rwandan heroes?

Sunday, February 01, 2026
Captured inside African Leadership University, Mbairassem Koularambaye Newton showcases her entrepreneurial journey through a small popcorn business launched on 14th October 2025, in partnership with Ingride Bourma. Courtesy
Business

How foreign students hustle with gigs and small businesses in Kigali

Thursday, January 29, 2026
Customer service desk staff help MTN Rwanda customers at the headquarters in Kigali. Courtesy
Featured

Building trust through customer experience

Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Members of the Banyamulenge community who fled Uvira following the withdrawal of M23 rebels from the city. Courtesy.

Having seen DR Congo unravel, a veteran proposes a Citizen Pact

Sunday, January 25, 2026
On January 18, 2026, l’Église 37ᵉ CADC, a Banyamulenge church in Uvira, burned down for the fifth time.

Uvira: when a church burns for the fifth time

Thursday, January 22, 2026