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Some substandard alcoholic beverages seized by the Rwanda National Police during an ongoing campaign to crack down on illicit drinks in Rwanda. Courtesy.

Beyond closures: Understanding Rwanda’s growing culture of compliance

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Kigali hosted the Africa Australia Clean Energy Conference from August 6–7 under the theme “Advancing a Sustainable Future Through Clean Energy, Climate Innovation and Critical Minerals for a Just Inclusive Transition”.

The smart city mirage: who are we building for?

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

AI-generated image showing two adolescents share a light-hearted moment outdoors, highlighting the importance of healthy communication, mutual respect and informed choices in adolescent relationships.

Why Rwanda needs ‘Romeo and Juliet law' for consensual adolescent relationships

Monday, August 10, 2026

Rayon Sports celebrate the 2026 CECAFA Kagame Cup title after edging Kenyan champions Gor Mahia 2-1 at Amahoro Stadium on Friday, August 7. Photo by Kellya Keza.

Rwanda’s football moment: Let the game we love finally breathe

Monday, August 10, 2026

Participants attend World Vision event, one of the faith-based organisations. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Faith-based organizations as partners in ethical youth development

Monday, August 10, 2026

Children under rehabilitation training at Gitagata Rehabilitation Centre. File

Healing families to save our youth

Monday, August 10, 2026

Fresh vegetables at home in Kigali. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

Gaining weight safely: A guide for those who are underweight

Monday, August 10, 2026

Participants take part at the inaugural Kigali Cancer Walk, which brought together Rotarians, government officials, health professionals, private-sector representatives. Photos by Craish Bahizi

The fight against cancer needs all of us

Monday, August 10, 2026

Some of the illicit alcoholic beverages seized. Rwanda’s Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) closed over 150 licensed alcohol manufacturers and recalled at their branded spirits. File

The public health challenge behind Rwanda’s alcohol crackdown

Sunday, August 09, 2026

Caretakers assist a child with autism at Autism Rwanda. Based on the World Health Organization’s global estimate of autism prevalence, Rwanda is estimated to have more than 140,000 people living with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Craish Bahizi

Autism and mental health: A growing public health priority for Rwanda and Africa

Sunday, August 09, 2026

President of Uganda Museveni meets with AU Facilitators on the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) peace process on February 3, in Kampala. Courtesy

The Great Lakes paradox: Three decades of diplomacy without durable peace

Saturday, August 08, 2026

Members of the Rwandan diaspora and German guests gather at the Museum für Kunst in Rockenhausen on August 2, 2026, for the opening of Emile Ngaboyisonga's art exhibition celebrating Rwanda's cultural heritage.

How the Rwandan diaspora is reshaping cultural diplomacy

Saturday, August 08, 2026

A health worker conducts Covid-19 test in Kigali in 2020. File

The AI revolution is here. The time to prepare is now

Friday, August 07, 2026

Rwandan artiste King James performs during his two consecutive sold-out nights, celebrating 20 years of music at BK Arena. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

King James, two sold-out nights, and the economy that sang along

Friday, August 07, 2026

A primary school teacher leads a lesson in a classroom. Rwanda is set to roll out a new five-year Teacher Training College (TTC) programme in September as part of efforts to strengthen teacher education. File photo

Raising the bar for teachers is the right move

Friday, August 07, 2026

Workers destroy illicit alcoholic beverages seized following the government's decision to shut down several companies producing illegal and substandard alcoholic drinks. Courtesy photo.

The fight against illicit alcohol belongs to us all

Thursday, August 06, 2026

A book reader reviewing a new book in Kigali. File

Africa does not have a reading problem

Thursday, August 06, 2026

Investor readiness begins before the pitch

Investor readiness begins before the pitch

Thursday, August 06, 2026

An AI-generated illustration of a person in conversation with a humanoid robot, symbolizing the evolving relationship between humans and artificial intelligence as AI becomes more integrated into daily life.

The voice that always answers

Thursday, August 06, 2026

From left: Rwanda’s foreign minister Olivier Nduhungirehe, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and DR Congo's foreign minister Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner during the signing of the Rwanda–DR Congo Peace Agreement on June 27, 2025. Courtesy.

When diplomacy demands insecurity: Rethinking sovereignty, self-defence and collective security in the 21st Century

Thursday, August 06, 2026