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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
Heads of delegations from AFC/M23 and the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo sign agreements during talks held in Montreux, Switzerland. Courtesy.
Africa

AFC/M23, Kinshasa agree to exchange prisoners at Swiss talks

Saturday, April 18, 2026
DR Congo's communication and media minister Patrick Muyaya

Hate speech and incitement in DR Congo; why does world remain indifferent?

Friday, April 17, 2026
The New Times
Cricket

Win or lose, ICC Women’s Challenge Trophy will not leave Rwanda’s cricket landscape the same

Friday, April 17, 2026
Young people attend a commemoration event 'Our Past Initiative' at Kicukiro-Nyanza Genocide Memorial on April 9. Collective memory is part of healing. Craish BAHIZI

Kwibuka 32: Sustaining mental health support critical to Rwanda’s continued healing

Friday, April 17, 2026