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A child watches a video on a smartphone. Rwanda is about to introduce a law that would restrict children under the age of 16 from using social media platforms. Courtesy
Health

Rwanda considers restricting social media use for children under 16

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Panelists engage in a discussion at the Symposium on Genocide Prevention, held in Nairobi on Wednesday, April 22. Courtesy
Crime

Experts sound alarm on evolving genocide threats

Thursday, April 23, 2026
Couples during a civil wedding ceremony in Gicumbi. Figures show that marriages involving people aged under 21 increased more than sixteenfold, rising from 55 cases in 2024 to 921 in 2025.
Rwanda

Under-21 marriages surge 16-fold in 2025

Thursday, April 16, 2026
President Paul Kagame, the Commander-in-Chief of the Rwanda Defence Force, inspects the military parade at Amahoro Stadium during the presidential inauguration ceremony on August 11, 2024. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Education

National Defence University takes shape with President as Chancellor

Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Amb. Fatuma Ndangiza successfully moved a motion seeking leave of the Assembly to introduce a new East African Community (EAC) Counter-Trafficking in Persons Bill. Photo by Emmanuel Ntirenganya
Rwanda

Rwandan lawmaker leads bid to step up regional anti-human trafficking fight

Monday, April 13, 2026
PAC Chairperson Valens Muhakwa (1st Right), highlights persistent weaknesses despite improvements brought by the 2022 law. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Law

Lawmakers demand swift overhaul of procurement rules

Thursday, April 02, 2026
The New Times

The real work of gender equality begins in the mind

Sunday, March 29, 2026
Under the draft Organic Law, district councillors would be elected through indirect elections, moving away from the current arrangement that allows direct voting. Craish Bahizi
Politics

What to know ahead of district mayoral elections

Friday, March 27, 2026
Dozens of DR Congo soldiers from eastern DR Congo fled to Rwanda on Monday, January 27, 2025, after M23 rebels captured the border city of Goma. Courtesy.

Structural factors of conflict in DR Congo

Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Rusumo One Stop Border Post between Rwanda and Tanzania.The EAC Heads of State have set an ambitious target to raise intra-EAC trade from about 15% to 40% by 2030. Photo by Craish BAHIZI

EAC’s NTB deadline: A test of political will and shared accountability

Monday, March 23, 2026
Minister of Justice and Attoney General Emmanuel Ugirashebuja presents Rwanda's statement during hearing in The Hague in a dispute between Rwanda and the United Kingdom over an unimplemented asylum agreement. on Wednesday, March 18. Courtesy
Law

Rwanda challenges UK’s ‘common sense’ claim on unpaid MEDP funds

Friday, March 20, 2026
Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) Spokesperson Brig Gen Ronald Rwivanga said the construction of the university is already underway in Bumbogo, Gasabo District in Kigali. Courtesy
Security

RDF spokesperson outlines plan for National Defence University

Friday, March 20, 2026