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Kagame meets UNESCO chief in Paris

Thursday, September 10, 2026
Students from Gashora Girls Academy operate their educational robot during a match at the First Lego League (FLL) Challenge. Photo by Craish Bahizi.

Africa cannot afford to hold its girls back

Thursday, September 10, 2026
The Kingdom of Rwanda from 1770 to 1778,

The traditional meaning of the title ‘Umuhinza’ in Rwanda's history

Thursday, September 10, 2026
Some inmates inside the tailoring workshop in Rwamagana Social Reintegration Centre.
Rwanda

Halfway home: Inside centre preparing convicts for life after serving jail time

Thursday, September 10, 2026
The Rwanda Investigation Bureau recorded 4,330 cases of child sexual abuse in 2025. File photo.

Sexual abuse is never the victim’s fault

Wednesday, September 09, 2026
Minister of Education Joseph Nsengimana speaks at the launch of the results of PISA assessment at Kigali Converntion Centre on Tuesday, September 8. Courtesty
Education

What PISA results say about Rwanda’s education system 

Tuesday, September 08, 2026
Author Barbara Umuhoza was appointed the chief executive officer of Rwanda Bar Association.
Law

Author Barbara Umuhoza appointed chief executive of lawyers' body

Tuesday, September 08, 2026
First Lady Jeannette Kagame speaks during the Younger Leaders Prayer Breakfast on Sunday, September 6. Photo by Elvis Ndateba Mico

Jeannette Kagame's message on marriage: commitment needs a clear destination

Tuesday, September 08, 2026
Rwanda's Minister of Foreign Affairs Olivier Nduhungirehe shakes hands with his DR Congo counterpart, Therese Kayikwamba Wagner, after signing a peace agreement, as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio looks on in Washington, DC, on June 27. Courtesy

Thirty years later, the FDLR survives: What do the DRC and the West really want?

Monday, September 07, 2026
The three-day summit is a platform aimed at accelerating Africa’s transition towards clean energy, promoting sustainable development, and unlocking investment opportunities.
Energy

Sixth renewable energy summit begins on Tuesday in Kigali

Monday, September 07, 2026
The modern Rwandan family can have smartphones and still have family conversations.

If we want to preserve Rwandan values, it should start at home

Monday, September 07, 2026
Participants undergo mass screening for non-communicable diseases during Umuganda in Gahanga, Kicukiro District, on Saturday, August 29. PHOTO/CRAISH BAHIZI.
Rwanda

Rising NCD burden drives longer, costlier care, experts warn

Sunday, September 06, 2026