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Goma citizens walk and do their businesses freely in the city center on December 23, 2025. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Africa

Goma’s streets, markets, and people one year under AFC/M23

Tuesday, January 27, 2026
The New Times
Africa

AFC/M23 say they will not withdraw from Goma, Bukavu

Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Rwanda is expected to start exporting blood plasma for fractionation later this year, once the remaining technical and regulatory requirements are completed. Joan Mbabazi
Health

Plasma exports set to start by year-end, says RBC

Monday, January 26, 2026
Rwanda observes Data Privacy Week 2026, running from January 26 to 30.

Why 2026 is the year of accountability for data controllers and processors

Monday, January 26, 2026
Emma Uwera, founder and Managing Director of I&J Harvest Limited, a home-grown seed company supplying maize, bean and soybean seeds to farmers across Rwanda, works in her farm in Rwamagana District. All photos by Craish Bahizi
Agriculture

From research plots to rural fields: How one seed entrepreneur is strengthening Rwanda’s food system

Monday, January 26, 2026
Some members of the FDLR genocidal group captured by M23 during a handover event in Rubavu District on Saturday, March 1, 2025. Photo by Germain Nsanzimana.

What next after defecting from FDLR? Reintegration, truth, and the unlearning of a sacred lie

Monday, January 26, 2026
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva and First Lady Jeannette Kagame pose for a group photo with officials and graduates of the University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) during the graduation ceremony at Butaro in Burera District, on Sunday, January 25. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Education

PHOTOS: PM Nsengiyumva urges UGHE graduates to lead resilient health systems

Sunday, January 25, 2026
A dialogue forum was organised by the National Consultative Forum of Political Organizations (NFPO) and the Pan-Africanism Movement–Rwanda Chapter on January 23.
Politics

Pan-Africanists question youth preference for Western lifestyles

Saturday, January 24, 2026
Banyamulenge civilians flee Uvira following the withdrawal of AFC/M23 from the city. Courtesy
Africa

Human rights violations on rise in Uvira after AFC/M23 pullout – activist

Friday, January 23, 2026
Visitors tour Kigali Genocide Memorial to learn more about Rwandan history. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

Genocide masterminds played on people’s emotions

Friday, January 23, 2026
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Environment

Residents adopt safety measures as heavy rains loom

Friday, January 23, 2026
Officials attend the launch of the bond listing of Africa Medical Supplier PLC, marking the start of trading for the company’s Rwf 5 billion corporate bond on August 27, 2025. Dan Gatsinzi
Economy

Govt liberalises central securities depository operations

Friday, January 23, 2026