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Travellers undergo airport checks before boarding a plane at Kigali International Airport. File photo.
Editorial

Visa-free Africa is the way to unlock the continent’s promise

Thursday, May 28, 2026
A young boy eats a sugary pastry outside a local kiosk stocked with sodas and processed snacks in a neighborhood on the outskirts. According to the Rwanda Demographic and Health Survey, six percent of children under five in Rwanda are overweight. AI image.
Health

Processed foods, screen time driving rise in child obesity

Thursday, May 28, 2026
Ponte visited Kigali on May 26
Music

Audiomack co-founder backs Rwanda’s rise in music streaming space

Thursday, May 28, 2026
Students have lunch under the school feeding programme at a school in Masaka, Kicukiro District, in 2023. Photo by Craish Bahizi.
Education

Schools turn to iron-rich beans to cut feeding costs

Thursday, May 28, 2026
Delegates follow a panel discussion during the ongoing African Development Bank Group (AfDB) Annual Meetings 2026 in Brazzaville on Tuesday, May 26. Courtesy
Economy

African leaders push for economic sovereignty at AfDB meetings

Thursday, May 28, 2026
Rwanda’s RSSB Tigers made history on Wednesday night after defeating Egypt’s Al Ahly SC 106-97 at BK Arena. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Basketball

RSSB Tigers eliminate Al Ahly to reach historic BAL 2026 final

Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Kimironko Basketball Court plays a crucial role in nurturing young talents
Basketball

How BAL is expanding basketball opportunities in Kigali

Thursday, May 28, 2026
Rwanda’s RSSB Tigers take on Egyptian giants Al Ahly SC on Wednesday, May 27, in the opening semifinal of the 2026 Basketball Africa League playoffs currently underway in Kigali. Olivier Mugwiza
Basketball

Key battles to watch as Tigers, Al Ahly fight for BAL final berth

Wednesday, May 27, 2026
The New Times
Basketball

BAL Innovation Summit highlights Africa’s growing sports economy

Wednesday, May 27, 2026
The discussions focused on aviation, logistics, and opportunities to support Rwanda’s regional connectivity and growth ambitions.
Aviation

Rwanda, Boeing explore aircraft financing amid aviation ambitions

Wednesday, May 27, 2026
The New Times
Basketball

BAL semifinals: Lenard Jr fit for Tigers showdown against Al Ahly

Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Noam Fritz Emeran has been called up by Rwanda head coach Stephen Constantine to feature in senior national team
Football

Noam Emeran earns debut Rwanda call-up for Comoros, TZ friendlies

Wednesday, May 27, 2026