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Teen mothers can now visit a clinic to access contraception, HIV or STI testing, and reproductive health information without parental consent. File    

If we don’t teach consent, we leave children defenseless

Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Former President of Rwanda General Juvenal Habyarimana

How the Habyarimana regime sustained colonial distortions

Tuesday, December 09, 2025
Burundi has been militarily involved in the crisis in eastern DR Congo, operating alongside the Congolese armed forces (FARDC).Courtesy

What are the motivations of Burundi’s military intervention in South Kivu?

Tuesday, December 09, 2025
Rising temperatures, wildfires, extreme weather, and increasing air pollution from climate change pose major global health risks, with experts emphasizing the need for reliable data to monitor impact and adaptation strategies. Net Photo
Health

New pilot project to track how climate change drives disease

Monday, December 08, 2025
Panelists take part in a discussion during the Africa Blockchain Festival 2025 at the Kigali Convention Centre from November 7–10. Photo by Craish Bahizi.
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‘Time for Africa to shift from tech consumer to innovator,’ experts say

Friday, December 05, 2025
Kigali’s illuminated skyline stands as a visual testament to KIFC’s five years of progress, confidence, and ambition in elevating Rwanda onto the global financial map.
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Kigali International Financial Centre’s five years of positioning Rwanda as major financial hub

Friday, December 05, 2025
Growing interest in green finance is driving investment into renewable energy and environmentally responsible development across the region.

Green finance and ESG-linked investments: Catalyzing East Africa’s economic transformation

Thursday, December 04, 2025
Workers at Kitabi Tea Factory handle tea leaves. One million Rwandans are actively looking for government jobs. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Idle hands, Rwanda’s future

Thursday, December 04, 2025
Transparency International Rwanda’s latest index shows a 5% drop in public perception of corruption, highlighting bribery trends, vulnerable institutions, and the impact on service delivery. Courtesy
Rwanda

Public perception of corruption declines 5% - report

Wednesday, December 03, 2025
Belgian foreign minister Maxime Prévot

Belgium’s diplomatic embarrassment and Jambo Asbl’s success

Wednesday, December 03, 2025
A church member uses sign language to communicate with deaf congregants during a service. Net Photo

Faith, technology, and rights: Building inclusive communities for persons with disabilities in Rwanda

Wednesday, December 03, 2025
Rwanda is actively advancing its national nuclear energy programme, focusing on deploying Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and establishing a Center for Nuclear Science and Technology (CNST).

Why Rwanda is betting on nuclear energy for socioeconomic growth

Tuesday, December 02, 2025