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President Évariste Ndayishimiye currently holds the rotating chairmanship of the African Union for 2026. Courtesy

When rhetoric tests responsibility: Burundi, Rwanda and the burden of African Union leadership

Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Vardhineni Srinath, founder and current chairman of the Indian Association of Rwanda interacts with Gad Uwimana, from Business Banking at I&M Bank Rwanda at the ceremony. Photos by Elvis Ndateba Mico
Rwanda

I&M Bank brings EV financing, digital banking solutions to Indian community

Monday, August 17, 2026
Children at SOS in Kigali. The experts warned that insults, humiliation and parenting rooted in unresolved trauma can leave children with lifelong emotional scars. CRAISH BAHIZI
Rwanda

How words of a parent shape children's self-esteem, adult life

Monday, August 17, 2026
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva visits Muvumba Multipurpose Dam Project in Nyagatare on Saturday, July 11. Rwanda’s transparency score increased from 45 in 2021 to 50 in 2023 and 55 in 2025. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

Five areas where budget oversight falls short

Monday, August 17, 2026
A view of Mumbai, India's financial capital. Courtesy photo.
Featured

Viksit Bharat 2047: India’s roadmap to a developed nation

Saturday, August 15, 2026
A medical officer talking to a patient during clinic day at Most At Risk Populations Initiative (MARPI) clinic in Mulago National Referral Hospital on January 13, 2026 in Kampala, Uganda. (Photo by Hajarah Nalwadda/Getty Images)

A new paradigm for global health financing

Thursday, August 13, 2026
Rwanda marked International Youth Day on Wednesday August 12. The celebration of the International Youth Day themed “Stay Healthy. Get Empowered. Go Big” was held in different districts of the country.  Courtesy

International Youth Day 2026: What young people really want

Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Graduates celebrate during Our Sisters’ Opportunity (OSO)’s fifth graduation ceremony in Gakenke District on August 6. Courtesy photo.
Featured

OSO graduates young women, turning skills into renewed prospects

Saturday, August 08, 2026
Rwanda traditional ballet dancers 'Urukerereza' perform during Umuganura Ceremony in Nyanza. Rusizi District will host the national Umuganura celebrations on August 7. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Culture

Why Rusizi was picked for Umuganura celebrations

Thursday, August 06, 2026
Africa’s first continental credit rating agency, AfCRA, was launched in Mauritius on October 6. Courtesy (2)
Business

Africa’s first continental credit rating agency set to be launched in October

Friday, July 31, 2026
According to RBC, Rwanda aims to reduce maternal mortality from 149 deaths per 100,000 live births, recorded at the end of 2025, to fewer than 60 deaths per 100,000 live births by 2029. Courtesy
Women

Why maternal deaths remain a challenge

Friday, July 31, 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