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A section of a residential site in Bumbogo in Gasabo District. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

New zoning rules bring clarity, but implementation will be key

Friday, October 09, 2026

AFC-M23 officials meet the Joint Mission of the African Union Facilitators' Panel, in Goma, on October 5. Courtesy

After Goma, the AU and African Leaders must deliver peace in the Great Lakes

Thursday, October 08, 2026

Bank receptionists interact with a customer at Access Bank branch in Kigali. Photo by Craish BAHIZI

Why good service and good security are one conversation

Thursday, October 08, 2026

Participants during the second edition of the Umurage International Books & Art Festival, held under the theme 'The Future Is Written Human Voices, Intelligent Tools.' Courtesy

Who will write Africa's future? Kigali was asking

Thursday, October 08, 2026

On 25 September, in New York, Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe accepted the chairmanship for 2027, following Rwanda’s election by acclamation. File

One year, one gavel

Thursday, October 08, 2026

The launch of the Africa Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA) is a welcome step towards strengthening the continent’s voice in how its economies are assessed. Courtesy

Africa’s rating agency must be built on reliable data

Thursday, October 08, 2026

A “smart city” is not merely a collection of cameras, sensors, or technological systems.

Smart cities: Innovation, smart management and knowledge sharing

Thursday, October 08, 2026

The two governments committed to facilitating the movement of goods and services, increasing investment and strengthening business-to-business links. COURTESY

Kenya’s transparency deserves support, not isolation

Wednesday, October 07, 2026

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

Anatomy of a mission: Evaluating ONUC through a medical metaphor (Part I)

Wednesday, October 07, 2026

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Who has ultimate control of the AI tools we are using and the data we are providing?

Wednesday, October 07, 2026

Rwanda Patriotic Army (RPA) fighters who were injured during the Liberation War in the 1990s. File.

Why our everyday choices matter just as much as their ultimate sacrifice

Tuesday, October 06, 2026

A bouquet

I did everything right. So, why is dating still hard?

Tuesday, October 06, 2026

An AI generated image shows people in a collective work to build the village.

It takes a village to build a dream

Tuesday, October 06, 2026

Rwanda is moving to expand its electricity capacity and accelerate the transition to clean, reliable power through Small Modular Reactors (SMRs). Courtesy

How Rwanda can go nuclear without going deeper into debt

Tuesday, October 06, 2026

The University of Rwanda, Huye campus. The University of Rwanda has a plan to build a 150-room hotel in Huye. File

Self-financing is key to future of public varsities

Tuesday, October 06, 2026

Dafroza Mukarumongi Gauthier, a prominent campaigner for justice for victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, who died in France on Saturday, October 3. Courtesy.

Dafroza Gauthier: A life in pursuit of justice

Monday, October 05, 2026

Dafroza Mukarumongi Gauthier, a prominent campaigner for justice for victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, died in France on Saturday, October 3. Courtesy

Honour Dafroza Gauthier’s legacy by delivering justice

Monday, October 05, 2026

Many people use their teeth for tasks that could easily be done with scissors, bottle openers or proper tools. Courtesy

The hidden risks of using your teeth as tools

Monday, October 05, 2026

Dafroza Gauthier received the Igihango medal from President Paul Kagame on November 18, 2017 for her outstanding contribution to Rwanda.

Remembering Dafroza Gauthier: A life dedicated to justice

Sunday, October 04, 2026

Rwanda Revenue Authority staff attend to taxpayers at RRA Remera Branch. Courtesy (1)

Fiscal decentralisation: Why districts should have greater control over their own revenues

Friday, October 02, 2026