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Giuseppe Cardinal Bertello served as the Apostolic Nuncio (papal ambassador) to Rwanda from January 12, 1991, to March 1995. File

Cardinal Bertello: A rare voice at the verge of cataclysm

Monday, February 02, 2026
Victoire Ingabire during a hearing session at Kicukiro Primary Court on June 19, 2025. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Rwanda’s justice system is not answerable to EU

Thursday, January 29, 2026
A 2023 pilot study by the Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC) shows that among young people aged 13–24, 4.4 percent reported cannabis use in the past 30 days, 2 percent used cigarettes, and while 0.2 used opiates. Courtesy

What we miss when we criminalize pain: Rethinking drug policy through a public health lens

Thursday, January 29, 2026
The Minister of Justice and Attorney General Emmanuel Ugirashebuja (centre) speaks during Rwanda's fourth UPR review, as the country's Permanent Representative to UN Office in Geneva, Amb. Urujeni Bakuramutsa, (left) and Rwanda Governance Board CEO Doris Uwicyeza Picard look on. Courtesy
Rwanda

What next after Rwanda's fourth UPR review?

Thursday, January 22, 2026
US President Donald Trump signed to order the United States’ withdrawal from dozens of UN-affiliated bodies and multilateral groups.

From aid to absence: Africa after America’s retreat

Thursday, January 22, 2026
UK media regulator Ofcom opened an investigation into platform X.
Technology

Is using AI to create explicit images a crime in Rwanda?

Saturday, January 17, 2026
Elders responsible for ensuring that customary laws and traditions are respected welcome Mwami Isaac Butsitsi Kahembe IV, at the Chefferie de Bukumu, on December 23, 2025. PHOTO BY OLIVIER MUGWIZA
Africa

‘M23 is doing very well, we have to give them time’ – DR Congo traditional chief

Saturday, January 17, 2026
Under AGOA Rwanda exports Coffee in USA. The agreement keeps the gates open to a major market. Courtesy
Economy

What extension of AGOA means for Rwandan exporters

Friday, January 16, 2026
A view of Rubaya mining site in eastern DR Congo. Intenet

‘Blood minerals’ in DR Congo: Myth or reality?

Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Victoire Ingabire Umuhoza

Liberal International’s shameful prize

Sunday, January 11, 2026
President Donald Trump signed a memorandum directing these withdrawals on Wednesday, January 7. Courtesy
International

US withdraws from over 60 UN, non-UN organisations

Thursday, January 08, 2026
Rwanda joined other countries to mark World Braille Day on Sunday,  January 4. Courtesy
Rwanda

World Braille Day: Renewed call for tactile reading materials in schools, workplaces

Sunday, January 04, 2026