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Hallucinations aren’t just an AI problem.

Hallucinations aren’t just an AI problem

Tuesday, May 19, 2026
U.S. President Donald Trump, Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame, and DR Congo President Félix Tshisekedi sign the Washington Accord in Washington, D.C., on December 4, 2025. Courtesy

Sanctions, sovereignty, and Rwanda: A small nation in the crosscurrents of global power

Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Rwandan and Congolese officials meet in the United States on March 19, 2026, to discuss the implementation of the Washington Peace Agreement.

Selective outrage and transactional diplomacy in eastern DR Congo

Sunday, May 17, 2026
Mourners observe a moment of silence in honour of the victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi at Bigogwe Genocide memorial on May 15. Courtesy
Kwibuka

‘They hunted us with dogs’: Bigogwe Genocide survivor recounts ordeal

Sunday, May 17, 2026
Juvenal Habyarimana, former President of Rwanda.

Juvenal Habyarimana: The “Umubyeyi” and Genocidaire-in-Chief

Thursday, May 14, 2026
President Paul Kagame speaks during a discussion at the opening of the 2026 Africa CEO Forum in Kigali on Thursday, May 14. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Politics

Kagame criticises use of sanctions, urges Africa cooperation

Thursday, May 14, 2026
Former President of Rwanda Juvenal Habyarimana during Arusha Peace Accord. Courtesy

Resistance to the Arusha Peace Accord and the descent into Genocide

Thursday, May 14, 2026
Thousands of Congolese refugees at Kigeme Refugee Camp protested against violence targeting Congolese Tutsi communities in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. File

DR Congo Tutsi labelled as ‘naturally evil’

Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Thousands of Congolese refugees during a peaceful march to protest against the genocidal violence against Congolese Tutsi in eastern DR Congo , at Kigeme refugee camp in Nyamagabe District in December 2022. File

Why EAC must counter the Tutsi-as-invader narrative

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
The event brought together representatives from MINUBUMWE, Rwanda Defence Force, Rwanda Golf Union, survivors, golfers, and staff and management of Kigali Golf Resort & Villas.
Kwibuka

RUGC/Kigali Golf Resort & Villas uses sport to honour Genocide victims, promote unity

Monday, May 11, 2026
Actors Weya Veyatora (L) Michael Sengazi (C) Jules Cesar (R) during presentation of the play
Showbiz

Ancient Icarus myth reimagined at ‘The Rebirth’ edition

Monday, May 11, 2026
Congolese researcher Alex Mvuka Speaking during the episode of The Context podcast by The New Times in Kigali.
Africa

Researcher on how anti-Tutsi rhetoric is politicised in DR Congo

Sunday, May 10, 2026