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Groupe Scolaire Gahini has resumed to accomodate students with visual impairment. Courtesy
Education

Renewed hope as Gahini school reopens programme for visually impaired students

Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Former Congolese President Joseph Kabila, the President of the newly announced Front pour la Refondation de la Nation (FRN). Courtesy

Kabila’s FRN: What changes for AFC/M23, Kinshasa and peace in Congo?

Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Minister Jean Damascene Bizimana speaks during the Forum of Unity and Resilience at University of Rwanda’s Huye Campus on Tuesday, October 13. Courtesy
Rwanda

Bizimana tackles role of historical truth in fight against genocide ideology

Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Safari Madjaliwa will be before the Paris Assize Court, over his alleged role in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, with proceedings scheduled to run from November 17 to December 18. File
Crime

Safari Madjaliwa: Who is the Genocide suspect facing trial in France?

Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Minister of Gender Consolee Uwimana and Emilie Fernandes, Chair of Joining Forces Rwanda, during the official launch of the Rwanda chapter of Joining Forces, on Tuesday, October 13. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured

Four child-focused organisations unite to end violence against children

Wednesday, October 14, 2026
On October 12 this year, the United States observed Columbus Day, a federal holiday commemorating Christopher Columbus’s arrival in the Americas in 1492.

Columbus Day: What America commemorates and why it is contested

Wednesday, October 14, 2026
AFC M23 official Dr Freddy Kaniki comforts members of the Banyamulenge community who fled atrocities in Uvira to Kamanyola in January 2026. Photo by Teddy Mazinda

The indulgence of indifference as people suffer in the DR Congo

Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Prof. Joseph Mucumbitsi, Chief Consultant Paediatrician and Cardiologist at King Faisal Hospital (KFH) and Deva Medical Center. Courtesy.
Health

Why some patients shun care for chronic diseases

Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Delphine Umurutasate, a mother from Gicumbi District, gave birth to a child who was unable to see but can see today thanks to early treatment
Health

Parents welcome Rwf1bn disability rehabilitation centre

Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Delegates follow a presentation during the event to announce a 10-year agreement for Rwanda to host a Formula One Grand Prix in Kigali on October 13. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Editorial

Formula One is here, let us be be ready to reap the benefits

Wednesday, October 14, 2026
A display of various habit-forming substances, including alcohol, cigarettes, prescription medications, and illicit drugs.
Editorial

Young people need more than warnings against alcohol and drugs

Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Veteran Rwandan singer Mariya Yohana will be honoured at a tribute event in Kigali on November 28. Courtesy
Music

Country Records to honour Rwandan music icon Mariya Yohana

Wednesday, October 14, 2026