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Sports Minister Nelly Mukazayire speaks during a past SportsBiz Africa Forum in Kigali. File
Other Sports

Kigali to host SportsBiz Africa Forum 2026

Thursday, January 29, 2026
DR Congo and AFCM23 negotiators in Doha, in November 2025. Negotiators of AFCM23 and the Congolese government side are in Doha Qatar for another round of talks. Courtesy
Africa

AFC/M23 delegation in Doha for new round of peace talks

Thursday, January 29, 2026
(L–R) Honorary Consul of Mexico in Rwanda Aimable Rumongi; Mexico’s Ambassador to Rwanda, resident in Kenya, Gisele Fernández Ludlow; a representative of Kenya’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Stella Munyi; and Rwanda’s High Commissioner to Kenya Ernest Rwamucyo raise a toast as Rwanda and Mexico mark 50 years of diplomatic relations. Courtesy
International

Rwanda, Mexico mark 50 years of diplomatic ties

Thursday, January 29, 2026
Kepler shooting guard Henriette Uwimpuhwe has joined REG on a two-year deal. Photo courtesy
Basketball

REG acquire Uwimpuhwe on two-year deal

Thursday, January 29, 2026
The National Dialogue Council was last held in January 2024 and brought together about 1,500 delegates from government, private sector, civil society and Rwandans in the Diaspora among others. Courtesy
Rwanda

Umushyikirano returns after one-year break

Thursday, January 29, 2026
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
People talking in a Kigali café. Marketing has become less about persuasion and more about connection. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

From noise to meaning: The quiet evolution of modern marketing 

Thursday, January 29, 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
Both delegations pose for a photo on Wednesday, January 28.
Security

Defence minister hosts visiting Namibian MPs

Thursday, January 29, 2026
Banyamulenge self-defence group Twirwaneho has issued a warning over attacks targeting Banyamulenge communities in eastern DR Congo. Courtesy
Africa

DR Congo: Twirwaneho warns of govt attacks on Uvira, Minembwe highlands

Wednesday, January 28, 2026
One of the rehabilitated houses of the survivors of the Genocide against the Tutsi. Courtesy
Infrastructure

Nyabihu: Repairs to resume on homes of Genocide survivors

Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Albert Nkundabagenzi demonstrates how crop residues are transformed into nutrient-rich biochar, boosting soil fertility while reducing waste. Courtesy
Agriculture

How organic methods helped a Ngoma farmer double yields

Wednesday, January 28, 2026