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A bank teller attends to a customer in Kigali. Photo by Craish BAHIZI

Why leadership will decide the future of banking in Rwanda

Friday, January 23, 2026
The New Times

Swiss-raised Rwandan woman seeks answers about her origins

Friday, January 23, 2026
M23 rebels arrive at Rusizi border after capturing Bukavu City in eastern DR Congo on February 16, 2025. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

Can AFC/M23 save DR Congo from a Haiti-style collapse?

Friday, January 23, 2026
The Banyamulenge diaspora has appealed to the United States to urgently intervene over escalating violence, displacement and human rights abuses in Uvira, South Kivu
Africa

Banyamulenge group urges US Congress to condemn violence in Uvira

Thursday, January 22, 2026
A bride and groom during a wedding ceremony. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Law

What are the most contentious issues in divorce cases in Rwanda?

Thursday, January 22, 2026
Rayon Sports head coach Bruno Ferry during a training session. Following a 2-2 comeback draw against Al Merrikh, at Kigali Pele Stadium, The Blues coach was disappointed by the results.
Football

Ferry rues Rayon struggles after Al Merrikh draw

Thursday, January 22, 2026
On January 18, 2026, l’Église 37ᵉ CADC, a Banyamulenge church in Uvira, burned down for the fifth time.

Uvira: when a church burns for the fifth time

Thursday, January 22, 2026
The Minister of Justice and Attorney General Emmanuel Ugirashebuja (centre) speaks during Rwanda's fourth UPR review, as the country's Permanent Representative to UN Office in Geneva, Amb. Urujeni Bakuramutsa, (left) and Rwanda Governance Board CEO Doris Uwicyeza Picard look on. Courtesy
Rwanda

What next after Rwanda's fourth UPR review?

Thursday, January 22, 2026
A view of one of the newly constructed residential areas in Bumbogo Sector in Gasabo District. Sam Ngendahimana
Housing

Why city postponed approval of new residential sites

Thursday, January 22, 2026
Hundreds of Banyamulenge civilians in Uvira have been forced to flee to Kamanyola after violence erupted in the city. Courtesy
Africa

Twirwaneho accuses DR Congo forces, FDLR of targeting Banyamulenge in Uvira

Thursday, January 22, 2026
(L–R) A moderator leads a panel discussion with Bill Gates, the American philanthropist and co-chair of the Gates Foundation, Rwanda’s Minister of ICT and Innovation Paula Ingabire, and Global Fund Executive Director Peter Sands at the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos on Wednesday, January 21. Gates announced the $50 million initiative, dubbed Horizon 1000, aimed at deploying AI tools in the health sector in partnership with African governments and health leaders. Photo: Courtesy.
Health

Why Bill Gates, OpenAI chose Rwanda for $50m AI healthcare initiative

Thursday, January 22, 2026
Ishyaka ry'Intore is preparing for a cultural showcase honouring women and their heroism in a concert scheduled for January 31. Photo File
Music

Ishyaka ry’Intore gears up for concert honouring women’s heroism

Thursday, January 22, 2026