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Food commodities vendors and customers at Kimironko Market in Kigali. File
Economy

Traders warned against unfair price hikes

Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Recent monetary tightening by the National Bank of Rwanda reflects a necessary response to inflationary pressures, particularly those driven by external shocks. Dan Gatsinzi

Households feel the squeeze as living costs continue to rise

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
Porters carry food commodities in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi.
Economy

Experts share tips on ways to navigate rising prices

Monday, April 20, 2026
Negotiators of the AFC/M23 movement and the DR Congo government are expected to meet in Geneva, Switzerland on Tuesday, April 14. Courtesy
Africa

What hope do peace talks in Geneva offer for DR Congo?

Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Vegetables on display at Nyabugogo Market. Traders across Kigali say prices of various food items and basic commodities have risen in recent weeks. Photo by Craish Bahizi.
Economy

Rising fuel costs push up food prices across Kigali

Tuesday, April 14, 2026
A view of SORWATHE in Rulindo District. At SORWATHE, a tea company based in Rulindo District, employment has helped change that — offering not just income, but a path to recovery, resilience and renewed hope. Photos by DAN GATSINZI
Kwibuka

How Genocide survivors are rebuilding through work at one company

Monday, April 13, 2026
Some people visit Genocide survivors during a past commemoration week. Courtesy
Kwibuka

Kwibuka: The support Genocide survivors need

Thursday, April 09, 2026
Apolinaire Munyaneza was 21, during the Genocide against the Tutsi. File
Kwibuka

Keeping memory alive: A genocide survivor’s promise to Rwanda

Tuesday, April 07, 2026
A busy business centre near Kiziba Refugee Camp. Photo by Germain Nsanzimana
Business

Karongi: Small businesses offer hope to Congolese refugees

Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, the Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships are now open. See below for more opportunities available to Rwandans. COURTESY.
Education

Looking for scholarships? Here are opportunities Rwandans can apply for

Friday, March 13, 2026
Customers have lunch at Onomo Hotel in Kigali. Photo: Craish Bahizi.
Rwanda

Is dining out in Kigali becoming too expensive?

Thursday, March 12, 2026