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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
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Rwanda

PM Nsengiyumva says governance gaps affecting Africa's water access

Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Rwandan courts received an average of 20 petitions for permanent divorce a day in the first half of 2026, with 3,620 petitions recorded in total between January and June.
Rwanda

Over 20 divorce lawsuits filed daily in first half of 2026

Tuesday, August 18, 2026
A flooded residential area in May 2023 in Rwanda. File
Environment

Govt steps up flood preparedness as strong El Niño looms

Tuesday, August 18, 2026
A woman works in her vegetables plantation. Photo by Craish Bahizi.
Women

The invisible burden behind women’s success

Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Rwandan hip-hop artiste White Monkey has released his 10-track album, Mugemanyi vs White Monkey. COURTESY.
Music

White Monkey unpacks 'alter ego' on new album

Monday, August 17, 2026
Cameroon celebrate their first-ever WAFCON title after beating Malawi in the final in Rabat on Sunday, August 16. Photos courtesy CAF
Football

Cameroon end years of finals heartbreak with WAFCON triumph

Monday, August 17, 2026
According to the results of the 10th consecutive national Grey Crowned Crane census, Rwanda's Grey Crowned Crane population has risen to 1,438. Courtesy
Environment

Grey Crowned Crane population has risen to nearly 1,500 – survey

Monday, August 17, 2026
Workers sort avocados for exports at NAEB warehouse. Rwanda’s agricultural export revenues reached $1.1 billion in the 2025–2026 fiscal year. File
Economy

Beyond GDP: What Rwanda’s economic growth means for citizens

Monday, August 17, 2026
Students board a bus on their way back to school in September 2025. The new academic year is set to begin on September 7. Photo by Craish BAHIZI

Getting ready for school when everything costs more

Monday, August 17, 2026
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva (3rd L), Minister of Local Government Dominique Habimana(2nd L) and other officials join  thousands of believers from different Christian denominations during Rwanda Shima Imana event
Religion

PHOTOS: PM Nsengiyumva commends role of faith organisations in national unity

Monday, August 17, 2026
Rayon Sports secured a convincing 3-0 victory over Kenya’s Mathare United at Kigali Pele Stadium on Sunday.
Football

Rayon form continues as Al Hilal hammer Kiyovu

Sunday, August 16, 2026