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One field, two soil stories. Conservation Agriculture (left) keeps the soil covered, moist, and rich in organic matter. Conventional tillage (right) leaves it exposed, drier, and more vulnerable to degradation. The difference is visible. Photo: RICA.

Soil moisture: Rwanda’s most valuable agricultural resource

Friday, July 31, 2026
Inmates during ICT class at Nyarugenge Prison in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi

In the digital age, our devices carry both evidence and livelihoods

Thursday, July 30, 2026
French soldiers in Rwanda, ten days after the start of Operation Turquoise. © HOCINE ZAOURAR ARCHIVES. AFP.

RPF investigators preserved evidence of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi

Thursday, July 30, 2026
Close to 300 European mercenaries surrendered to M23 rebels and were allowed to cross into Rwanda before they were facilitated to take flights to their countries on Wednesday, January 29,2025. Emmanuel Dushimimana

When will Kinshasa realize the gods must be crazy?

Thursday, July 30, 2026
Dancers during a liberation struggle fundraiser at an RPF branch in Swaziland in 1992. Courtsey

Unsung heroes of Rwanda’s liberation: Honouring the women who held everything together

Wednesday, July 29, 2026
RSSB stand during the Kigali International Trade Fair where the staff met their customers.

Your pension doubled and that smaller pay slip is good news

Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Heel pain is a troublesome problem that can make walking difficult, as every step becomes painful. courtesy

Heel pain: Why it happens, who is at risk, and what you can do to walk comfortably again

Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Singita Kwitonda Lodge has been ranked the second-best luxury hotel in the world in the 2026 edition of “The 50 Greatest Luxury Hotels on Earth.
Editorial

Luxury is Rwanda’s advantage if we choose to deepen it

Tuesday, July 28, 2026
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The contract Chantal never read

Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Dr Jean Kaseya, Director General, Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC).

Hepatitis is the test of Africa's health sovereignty

Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Francesco Calvo, Aston Villa's President of Business Operations, and Janet Karemera, Chief Executive Officer of the Rwanda Convention Bureau, officially unveil the Visit Rwanda–Aston Villa partnership in England on Tuesday, July 14.

From London to the UK’s second-largest city: Visit Rwanda’s journey rolls on

Tuesday, July 28, 2026
A healthcare worker tests a young man for COVID-19. Today’s health challenges demand solutions that reach far beyond the walls of a hospital. File

Why Rwanda’s health workforce needs more than clinical skills

Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Lawyers offer support during the launch of a plea bargaining initiative, providing free legal assistance to 24 inmates at Nyarugenge Prison in October 2022. File
Editorial

Bridging gaps in access to justice requires collective action

Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Multiple couples formalize their unions during a communal civil wedding ceremony in Gicumbi District. File photo.

Marriage clarity should come before family court

Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Immigration officers on duty at the Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration headquarters in Kacyiru. Enhanced border screening systems have prevented the trafficking of 673 people since 2025,File Photo
Editorial

Human traffickers must never escape justice

Monday, July 27, 2026
Inmates during ICT class at Nyarugenge Prison in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi (1)

Rwanda’s ADR message must leave conference rooms and become a day-to-day reality

Monday, July 27, 2026
Waiter serves a customer in hotel in Kigali. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

If you don't trust your employees, why should your customers?

Monday, July 27, 2026
Portugal's Christiano Ronaldo and Argentine's Lionel Messi

Before the trophies: What Messi and Ronaldo's childhoods teach us

Monday, July 27, 2026
University of Georgia students and faculty during their May 2026 study trip to Rwanda, exploring the country’s journey of reconstruction, reconciliation, and remembrance.

US students came to Rwanda to study genocide. They left with important life lessons

Saturday, July 25, 2026
A view of Kigali City showcasing modern buildings and ongoing urban transformation that reflects the city's rapid development. File

This African country has the potential to transform the entire continent ... and the world

Saturday, July 25, 2026