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Social pressures are pushing some young Rwandans to spend money on things they may not need, driven by external validation, the influence of peers. Internet
Society

Young Rwandans on how they beat social pressures

Monday, August 11, 2025
A woman gets her blood pressure checked during the official launch of the expanded Healthy Heart Africa (HHA) program, aimed at improving hypertension care in Rwanda. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Women and hypertension: Understanding the risks, taking control

Friday, July 18, 2025
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Art

Ubumuntu’s Unconference—where culture meets diplomacy, healing and human connection

Thursday, July 17, 2025
Peer pressure is the influence that people in your age group—or social circle—have on your behavior, decisions, or actions. It often involves feeling pushed to conform to group norms or expectations. Craish Bahizi

The hidden cost of peer pressure: How social trends can lead to financial ruin

Monday, July 14, 2025
Officials recognize residents and students during the campaign on the neglected tropical diseases in Rwanda

Eliminating neglected tropical diseases in Rwanda: Why community voices matter?

Thursday, July 10, 2025
Rwanda Patriotic Army soldiers during the Liberation War in 1990s. File

Ideological clarity as the cornerstone of Rwanda’s liberation

Tuesday, July 08, 2025
Volunteers help a trauma victim during a commemoration event at Kicukiro Nyanza Genocide Memorial on May 4, 2019. Sam Ngendahimana
Editorial

Mental healthcare progress commendable, but we still have a long way to go

Monday, July 07, 2025
During the liberation war, the RPF used to emulate the Amilcar Cabral model in which leaders and cadres learnt how to truly fulfil their role in the liberation struggle.

How ideological clarity secured Rwanda’s liberation victory

Friday, July 04, 2025
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Health

Loneliness tied to early death, says WHO

Tuesday, July 01, 2025
Dr Jean Damascene Iyamuremye, the Director of Psychiatric Care at Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC). File
Health

Early alcohol, cannabis use linked to teen mental health struggles in Rwanda

Saturday, June 28, 2025
Some of over 4000 youths under rehabilitation at Iwawa in Rutsiro District. Courtesy
Editorial

Dear young people, drugs and alcohol are not cool, being healthy is

Saturday, June 28, 2025
Dr. Yvan Butera, the Minister of State for Health addresses senators on mental health situation in Rwanda
Health

Ketamine medicine set to play role in suicide prevention efforts, Minister Butera says

Saturday, June 28, 2025