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The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Olivier Nduhungirehe, and Ambassador Charles Karamba during the signing ceremony.

Rwanda signed the AU convention—but prevention must begin before abuse becomes normal

Monday, August 03, 2026
Thousands of youths that are undergoing a rehabilitation training at Iwawa Rehabitation Cenre in Rutsiro. Courtesy
Health

Over 95% of youth in rehab centres linked to alcohol abuse - minister

Sunday, August 02, 2026
Minister of Local Government Dominique Habimana during a guided tour of Iwawa Rehabilitation Centre
Rwanda

Minister Habimana urges Iwawa rehab trainees to shun illicit brews

Sunday, August 02, 2026
Rwanda Demobilisation and Reintegration Commission (RDRC) has repatriated 39 Congolese nationals who had entered Rwanda falsely identified themselves as former FDLR combatants. Courtesy
Africa

Rwanda repatriates 39 Congolese 'falsely claiming' to be former FDLR combatants

Thursday, July 30, 2026
Groupe Scolaire Gahini, a secondary school in Kayonza District, phased out its programme for learners with visual impairment. Photo by Jean d'Amour Mbonyinshuti
Education

Concerns as Gahini school ends programme for visually impaired students

Thursday, July 30, 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
A man proposes to his girlfriend with an engagement ring during a romantic indoor marriage proposal ceremony.
Society

To kneel or not to kneel? Marriage proposals spark cultural debate

Wednesday, July 29, 2026
A section of Rubaya mines, a series of coltan mining sites near the town of Rubaya in Masisi Territory, North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Courtesy Luwowo is one of several validated mining site that respect CIRGL-RDC norms and guaranties conflict free minerals.
Africa

Analysts tackle DR Congo’s mineral resources, FDLR, governance failures

Tuesday, July 28, 2026
The Rwanda Demobilisation and Reintegration Commission (RDRC) facilitated 22 former child combatants to reunite with their families in Musanze District on Tuesday, July 28. PHOTOS BY GERMAIN NSANZIMANA
Rwanda

PHOTOS: Dozens of former child combatants reunite with their families

Tuesday, July 28, 2026
President Paul Kagame addresses participants of the 16th cohort of the Itorero Indangamirwa at the Rwanda Defence Force Combat Training Centre (CTC) in Gabiro, Gatsibo District on Tuesday, July 28.
Rwanda

Kagame tasks Itorero youth to protect Rwanda’s progress

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
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