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Rubia Coffee Roasters staff pose for a photo with their award after being ranked 54th in The World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops 2026, becoming the first in Rwanda to feature the prestigious list. Dan Gatsinzi.
Featured

Kigali-based Rubia Coffee Roasters among world’s top 100 coffee shops: Why it matters

Wednesday, March 04, 2026
Sylivain Ekenge, former FARDC spokesperson and Patrick Muyaya, the Minister of Communications of the DR Congo.

Patrick Muyaya and the politics of hate

Wednesday, March 04, 2026
US President Donald Trump and his DR Congo counterpart Felix Tshisekedi at the signing ceremony of the Washington Accord in Washington DC. on December 4. Courtesy

Mineral rivalry, geopolitics and the imperative of peace in eastern DR Congo

Wednesday, March 04, 2026
Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye assumes the chairpersonship of the African Union (AU) during the 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government in Addis Ababa on February 14.
Africa

Analysts: Burundi's role in DR Congo conflict taints Ndayishimiye's tenure at AU

Tuesday, March 03, 2026
State Minister for Education, Claudette Irere, said the Covid-19 pandemic revealed critical gaps in Africa’s preparedness. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
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East Africa joins forces to bridge vaccine gap, fortify health security

Monday, March 02, 2026
General Sylvain Ekenge, former spokesperson for the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC).

Before the violence, there is the word

Monday, March 02, 2026
Tour du Rwanda 2014 champion Valens Ndayisenga lifted by fans to celebrate his victory
Cycling

How Tour du Rwanda has evolved over the years

Monday, March 02, 2026
European mercenaries who surrendered to M23 rebels and were allowed to cross into Rwanda before they were facilitated to take flights to their countries on, January 29. Emmanuel Dushimimana.

When the world chooses sides, where does Africa stand?

Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Delegates pose for a group photo during an awareness-raising workshop on industrial participation in the country’s nuclear power project, on Tuesday, February 24. Courtesy
Energy

Rwandan industries could benefit from nuclear power projects

Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Bamboo trees planted along the shores of the Nyabarongo River, a major tributary of the Nile River in Rwanda. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana.
Rwanda

How Rwanda’s erosion control efforts shield Nile basin rivers

Monday, February 23, 2026
Israeli rider Itamar Einhorn, riding for NSN Development Team, wins Stage 1 covering 174km, stretching from Rukomo Sector, Gicumbi District, to Rwamagana on Sunday, February 22. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Cycling

Tour du Rwanda 2026: Itamar Einhorn wins stage one in Rwamagana

Sunday, February 22, 2026
African Union mediators meet President Museveni in Uganda on February 2, 2025. Courtesy

DR Congo mediation: Aligning African leadership and diplomatic complementarity

Monday, February 23, 2026