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Heads of delegations from AFC-M23 and the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo sign agreements during the past talks held in Montreux, Switzerland on Friday, April 17. Courtesy.
Africa

DR Congo: Negotiators on retreat to iron out sticking issues in peace talks

Thursday, August 20, 2026
A resident drinks clean water at Sharita island, in Bugesera District. Rwanda is hosting the Africa Water & Sanitation Systems Leadership Symposium at the Kigali Convention Centre this week. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

Safe water needs systems, not projects

Wednesday, August 19, 2026
President Évariste Ndayishimiye currently holds the rotating chairmanship of the African Union for 2026. Courtesy

When rhetoric tests responsibility: Burundi, Rwanda and the burden of African Union leadership

Tuesday, August 18, 2026
‘Mu bigabiro bya Rwabugiri I in Bumbogo bwa Nkuzuzu in Gasabo District.

The forgotten capital of Mu Bigabiro bya Rwabugiri I Rubengera

Friday, August 14, 2026
FIFA President Gianni Infantino and UEFA boss pose for a photo.The ongoing tensions between FIFA and UEFA have largely been framed as a battle over governance, commercial interests and control of football's future.
Football

FIFA–UEFA rift: Has European football's global influence gone too far?

Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Officers arrive to attend the International Security Conference on Africa (ISCA) High-Level Discussion opened in Kigali on Wednesday, August 12. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
Technology

Nduhungirehe stresses Africa's need to develop AI systems for security

Wednesday, August 12, 2026
This file aerial photo taken on July 26, 2023 shows a view of Piraeus Port, Greece. (Piraeus Port Authority/Handout via Xinhua)
International

Xiplomacy: Pursuing the greater good for all

Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Rayon Sports celebrate the 2026 CECAFA Kagame Cup title after edging Kenyan champions Gor Mahia 2-1 at Amahoro Stadium on Friday, August 7. Photo by Kellya Keza.

Rwanda’s football moment: Let the game we love finally breathe

Monday, August 10, 2026
A presidential order has set out the electoral colleges that will elect local leaders across Rwanda. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Rwanda

New presidential order sets out who votes in local govt. elections

Monday, August 10, 2026
FIFA President Giani Infantino addresses the 73rd FIFA Congress in Kigali, on March 16, 2023. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza.
Football

FIFA's FFE U-Turn: A missed opportunity or a necessary reset?

Sunday, August 02, 2026
Senator Hadija Ndangiza Murangwa, Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, National Unity and Security.
Environment

Gaps in disaster prevention leave Rwf49bn repair bill: Senate report

Friday, July 31, 2026
Africa’s first continental credit rating agency, AfCRA, was launched in Mauritius on October 6. Courtesy (2)
Business

Africa’s first continental credit rating agency set to be launched in October

Friday, July 31, 2026