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From left: Rwanda’s foreign minister Olivier Nduhungirehe, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and DR Congo's foreign minister Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner during the signing of the Rwanda–DR Congo Peace Agreement on June 27, 2025. Courtesy.

When diplomacy demands insecurity: Rethinking sovereignty, self-defence and collective security in the 21st Century

Thursday, August 06, 2026
The launch brought together government representatives, former heads of state, former first ladies, African Union officials, ministers, and women leaders from across the continent.
Editorial

Training Africa’s women leaders is only the first step

Wednesday, August 05, 2026
Former Ethiopian President and African Women Leaders Network (AWLN) Elder Sahle-Work Zewde, delivers her remarks during the launch of the initiative in Kigali. Photos by Kellya Keza
Women

New academy launched in Kigali to train Africa’s women leaders

Monday, August 03, 2026
Parliament has postponed all activities that had been scheduled for Thursday, July 30, following the death of Senator and former Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies Donatille Mukabalisa. Courtesy
Rwanda

Parliament postpones all activities after Senator Mukabalisa's death

Thursday, July 30, 2026
Senator Donatille Mukabalisa died on Thursday, July 30, due to an illness. A former Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies, Mukabalisa had served in the Rwandan Parliament since 2000.
People

Who was Senator Donatille Mukabalisa?

Thursday, July 30, 2026
CLOCKWISE: Arafat Mugabo, Moise Bugingo, Arnold Cyubahiro, Shima Shema Bella Bright, Dominique Alonga Uwase, and Olivier Karonkano.
Technology

How Substack is giving young writers a voice

Saturday, July 25, 2026
President Paul Kagame, the Chairman of RPF-Inkotanyi addresses members during the ruling party’s Bureau Politique meeting in Rusororo , on Friday, July 17. Photo by Village Urigwiro

Africa's wobbly foundations and the vibe quagmire

Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Mercenaries who were fighting alongside FARDC and its coalition during a war against M23 rebels in eastern Congo. Courtesy...

Mask off: What peace in eastern DR Congo means for the West

Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Andy Burnham, the newly appointed Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Courtesy
International

Andy Burnham takes over as UK Prime Minister

Monday, July 20, 2026
Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in the final before a crowd of 80,663 fans, securing their second FIFA World Cup title. Photo Courtesy

How football world reacted to Spain's World Cup triumph

Monday, July 20, 2026
President Paul Kagame addresses the RPF-Inkotanyi Bureau Politique meeting in Kigali, on Friday, July 17, 2026. Kagame said Rwanda will continue speaking out about its regional security threats, particularly the presence of the FDLR genocidal militia. PHOTO: VILLAGE URUGWIRO
Security

Kagame vows to keep speaking out on FDLR threat: ‘I will only shut up when I’m dead’

Saturday, July 18, 2026
President Paul Kagame, the Chairman of RPF-Inkotanyi, addresses the party’s Bureau Politique meeting in Rusororo, on Friday, July 17. Courtesy
Economy

Kagame: Development gains must be reflected in citizen welfare

Friday, July 17, 2026