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Former Congolese President Joseph Kabila, the President of the newly announced Front pour la Refondation de la Nation (FRN). Courtesy

Kabila’s FRN: What changes for AFC/M23, Kinshasa and peace in Congo?

Wednesday, October 14, 2026
People attend a virtual meeting. courtesy

Experience is not enough without methodology

Wednesday, October 14, 2026
On October 12 this year, the United States observed Columbus Day, a federal holiday commemorating Christopher Columbus’s arrival in the Americas in 1492.

Columbus Day: What America commemorates and why it is contested

Wednesday, October 14, 2026
AFC M23 official Dr Freddy Kaniki comforts members of the Banyamulenge community who fled atrocities in Uvira to Kamanyola in January 2026. Photo by Teddy Mazinda

The indulgence of indifference as people suffer in the DR Congo

Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Trace elements are essential minerals, which are needed by the body in small amounts to support vital functions of the body like metabolism, immune response to infections, repair of damaged tissues

Importance of trace elements in body

Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Delegates follow a presentation during the event to announce a 10-year agreement for Rwanda to host a Formula One Grand Prix in Kigali on October 13. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Editorial

Formula One is here, let us be be ready to reap the benefits

Wednesday, October 14, 2026
A display of various habit-forming substances, including alcohol, cigarettes, prescription medications, and illicit drugs.
Editorial

Young people need more than warnings against alcohol and drugs

Wednesday, October 14, 2026
A total of 367 people returned to Rwanda on Wednesday, October 8, from eastern DR Congo. Photos by Germain Nsanzimana

Ubumwe n’Ubudaheranwa: What expatriates should understand about Rwanda

Tuesday, October 13, 2026
A traditional ballet during a performance during an event to mark the rwandan culture in Muhanga.,Courtesy

Development without losing who we are

Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Vitamins are organic molecules that help the body in its growth, functioning and metabolism. Internet

Beware of vitamin deficiencies

Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Graduates celebrate during a graduation ceremony at ULK in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi

What happens when education ends but opportunity lags?

Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Some of the 288 European mercenaries who were fighting alongside the Congolese government forces and the FDLR, a genocidal group, were captured by M23 rebels following the fall of Goma in February 2025. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana

Africa must take responsibility for its peace and security

Monday, October 12, 2026
A new Capital Market Authority regulations introducing stronger requirements relating to board oversight, independence. COURTESY

Why Rwanda needs an Institute of Directors

Monday, October 12, 2026
MONUSCO's dual mandate was to neutralize armed groups, restore state authority, and protect civilians. File

​​​​​​​Anatomy of a mission: Evaluating MONUSCO through a medical metaphor (Part II)

Monday, October 12, 2026
Mercenaries who were fighting alongside FDLR genocidal group and FARDC and its coalition during a war against M23 rebels in eastern Congo. Courtesy.
Editorial

No contract can legitimise mercenary warfare anywhere

Monday, October 12, 2026
A section of Kigali City Centre in Nyarugenge District. File

Execution will decide if growth pays Rwanda’s debt

Monday, October 12, 2026
Kigali residents take part in a breast cancer awareness campaign in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi.

Breast cancer: Why women still reach care too late

Monday, October 12, 2026
Ecobank Rwanda CEO Caline Umutoni poses for a photo with staff and customers during the launch of the customer service week.

The extra mile: Have we made it possible?

Monday, October 12, 2026
An AI-generated image highlights the importance of intentional living, encouraging people to spend less time scrolling, focus on what truly matters, build better habits, and create a more meaningful and balanced life.

The art of living intentionally in a distracted world

Friday, October 09, 2026
Donald Kaberuka and other voters before casting their votes during the elections in 2003. File

Lessons for contemporary Rwanda from the RPF/RPA

Friday, October 09, 2026