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Students hold portraits of the heroes of Nyange during a commemoration event at GS Nyange in Ngororero District. Courtesy

When courage calls: Lessons from Rwanda’s heroes

Friday, January 30, 2026
Some of the 530 properties expected to be affected by the Giporoso–Masaka road expansion project. Photo by Kellya Keza.
Infrastructure

What determines property value in expropriation cases?

Friday, January 30, 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
Victoire Ingabire during a hearing session at Kicukiro Primary Court on June 19, 2025. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Rwanda’s justice system is not answerable to EU

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
Remains of the aircraft that was carrying former Rwandan President Juvénal Habyarimana. Courtesy

Habyarimana’s death was part of the genocide plan

Wednesday, January 28, 2026
AFC-M23 officials pose for a group photo in eastern DR Congo. File
Africa

Congolese in Rwanda say AFC/M23 offers hope

Thursday, January 29, 2026
Khaby Lame.
Showbiz

TikToker Khaby Lame sells company shares in $1bn deal

Wednesday, January 28, 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
Banyamulenge community during a commemoration event of Banyamulenge who were killed in Minembwe. Courtesy

Why is DR Congo’s Church not publicly outraged by violence against Banyamulenge Christians?

Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Rayon Sports players during a warm-up session before the game against Mukura VS at Muhanga stadium on January 24. Photo: Courtesy.
Football

Declining match attendance worries Rwanda Premier League

Wednesday, January 28, 2026
A view of one of the newly constructed residential areas in Bumbogo Sector in Gasabo District. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Housing

Kigali City explains phased system for new residential site approvals

Wednesday, January 28, 2026