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Swimmers race along Karongi shores during the inaugural Swim/Skate Endurance Challenge on Saturday, August 1. Courtesy photos

We left Karongi, but its shores still call to us

Wednesday, August 05, 2026
Inside BNG factory's store in Gasabo District. Authorities seized products worth more than Rwf2.6 billion and imposed fines of nearly Rwf360 million countrywide. Courtesy

Alcohol crackdown: When protecting citizens comes with a bill for investors

Wednesday, August 05, 2026
The launch brought together government representatives, former heads of state, former first ladies, African Union officials, ministers, and women leaders from across the continent.
Editorial

Training Africa’s women leaders is only the first step

Wednesday, August 05, 2026
Graduates celebrate their achievement at ULK stadium. Photo by Craish BAHIZI

HEC’s dialogical turn: Regulation beyond compliance

Wednesday, August 05, 2026
The map of the East African Community (EAC). Courtesy

EAC at a crossroads: Can expansion outpace division?

Wednesday, August 05, 2026
Mourners commemorate the Genocide against the Tutsi at Murambi Genocide Memorial in 2017 . Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

Revisionism and negationism as integral parts of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi

Wednesday, August 05, 2026
Dental caries, commonly known as tooth decay or cavities, is one of the most common oral diseases affecting children and adults worldwide. File

Don't wait until it hurts: Early treatment saves your teeth and your money

Tuesday, August 04, 2026
The author (L) poses for a photo with former Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies and Senator Donatille Mukabalisa during a past event. Senator Mukabalisa passed away on Thursday, July 30. Courtesy photo.

The kindness that defined Donatille Mukabalisa's leadership

Tuesday, August 04, 2026
Workers at Pink Mango garment factory in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Editorial

Labour mobility policy must move beyond paper

Tuesday, August 04, 2026
An energy drink is a non-alcoholic beverage sold in a can, bottle or as a small concentrated shot.

Energy drinks: The buzz that hides exhaustion

Tuesday, August 04, 2026
Brig Gen Ezechiel Gakwerere of the genocidal militia FDLR and some members captured by M23, at the handover event in Rubavu District on Saturday, March 1, 2025. Photo Germain Nsanzimana

Rwanda and FDLR: The cost of negotiating with a genocidal legacy

Tuesday, August 04, 2026
Member of Parliament Germaine Mukabalisa (L) embraces former Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies and Senator Donatille Mukabalisa after presenting her with a medal during a past event. Senator Mukabalisa passed away on Thursday, July 30. Courtesy photo.

A tribute to my mentor, leader and patriot Senator Donatille Mukabalisa

Monday, August 03, 2026
INGUFU GIN LTD is among eight facilities manufacturing alcoholic beverages that were closed The Rwanda Food and Drugs Authority (Rwanda FDA) on Sunday, July 2. Courtesy
Editorial

Public safety must come before profits

Monday, August 03, 2026
Children eat food during a baby naming ceremony known as 'kurya Ubunnyano'. File

When a child removes the family name

Monday, August 03, 2026
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Olivier Nduhungirehe, and Ambassador Charles Karamba during the signing ceremony.

Rwanda signed the AU convention—but prevention must begin before abuse becomes normal

Monday, August 03, 2026
Some edible flowers

Blooming health: The benefits of eating edible flowers

Monday, August 03, 2026
Officials from different institutions inspect an electric bus and its underlying technology during Ozone Day celebrations at ACES Rubirizi Campus on September 16, 2025, offering a glimpse of Rwanda’s transition to cleaner transport solutions. COURTESY

Rwanda has decided to electrify its fleets. Now comes the hard part

Friday, July 31, 2026
FIFA officials and members during the 73rd FIFA Congress in Kigali, March 13, 2023. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

A global sport deserves global opportunity

Friday, July 31, 2026
NESA has released the official academic calendar for the 202627 school year, with the first term set to begin on September 7. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Are we ready for the new school year?

Friday, July 31, 2026
American philanthropist Bill Gates addresses delegates during the inaugural Paul Farmer Butaro Dialogues on Health Equity and Innovation on Wednesday, July 22. Courtesy

Is Rwanda the hub, or a testing ground?

Friday, July 31, 2026