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Demonstrators during the so-called 'Hutu Social Revolution' protest the Tutsi monarchy and call for majority rule in 1959 just before independence. Photo credit: The Pan African Review.

The Republic of Rwanda that was not

Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Women with disabilities pose for a photo during a campaign, calling for an early warning system to cope with the effects of climate change. File
Women

Activists call for inclusive early warning systems for women with disabilities

Tuesday, April 28, 2026
For five decades, ARIPO has worked with its 22 Member States to strengthen and harmonise intellectual property systems across the region. Courtesy

Leveraging intellectual property to elevate Africa’s sports economy

Tuesday, April 28, 2026
L-R: Rwanda Premier League Chief Executive Officer Jules Karangwa, Bank of Kigali CEO Diane Karusisi, Rwanda Premier League Chairman Yussuf Mudaheranwa, and FERWAFA President Fabrice Shema Ngoga at the launch of the BK Pro League, which runs from 2026 to 2031. (Courtesy) .
Football

Rwanda Premier League inks Rwf 3.25bn sponsorship deal with BK

Friday, April 24, 2026
Nyagatare residents meet with district land officials during land week event. File
Law

District lawyers given powers to approve land transfers

Friday, April 24, 2026
Congolese refugees in Rwanda in a peaceful protest urging action to end killings targeting Tutsi communities in DR Congo. (File photo)

The responsibility to protect is failing its biggest test

Friday, April 24, 2026
Tensions between the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) started on April 15, 2023.

A nation divided: Sudan three years after the guns first fired

Wednesday, April 22, 2026
One of the winners of Inzozi Lotto poses for a photo. Inzozi Lotto, operated by Carousel Ltd, and the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) are expected to meet to resolve their dispute through arbitration. Courtesy
Rwanda

Inzozi Lotto row with RDB escalates to arbitration

Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Over 4,000 Banyamulenge during a peaceful march demanding international action to stop violence and a prolonged humanitarian blockade in Minembwe, eastern DR Congo, in Washington D.C. on Monday, April 20.
Africa

Banyamulenge protest in US, Kenya amid rising calls for action on Minembwe crisis

Tuesday, April 21, 2026
RURA is strengthening sanitation systems by placing greater emphasis on water quality monitoring. file
Featured

RURA tightens enforcement to ensure safe water, sustainable sanitation

Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Minister of Education Joseph Nsengimana, delivering remarks during the official launch of the Centre for Genocide and Conflict Studies (CGCS), highlighted expectations for the Centre to advance rigorous, globally relevant research on genocide and conflict prevention; serve as a platform for dialogue across disciplines, institutions, and borders; contribute to curriculum development that embeds peace education and critical thinking at all levels; and engage directly with communities to translate knowledge into meaningful societal impact.
Rwanda

Inside Rwanda’s new genocide and conflict studies centre

Saturday, April 18, 2026
The New Times

MY 2 CENTS: My top pick in the world this week

Saturday, April 18, 2026