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Buses operating in Kigali. Two years ago, the government introduced a framework to professionalise public transport drivers. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Security

Plan to certify bus drivers faces enforcement issues

Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Residents of Nyabihu District watch as heavy rains wash away a bridge on May 7, 2020. File.
Environment

Districts race to fix bridges amid rising flood risks

Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Vivian van de Perre, the Acting Head of MONUSCO, arrived in a UN helicopter at Goma Airport on Thurdsay, February 12. Courtesy

Seeing MONUSCO through its actions, not stated intentions

Tuesday, February 17, 2026
The AFCM23 movement has said it does not recognize the ceasefire proposed by Angolan President João Lourenço despite the Congolese government’s formal acceptance of the initiative.
Africa

AFC/M23 'does not recognise' Luanda-initiated ceasefire

Monday, February 16, 2026
Heads of State and Government pose for a photo at the African Union summit on Saturday, February 14. Courtesy
International

AU summit maps out key priorities for Africa's devt: officials

Monday, February 16, 2026
Aerial view of Uvira city on the shores of Lake Tanganyika in South Kivu Province. Courtesy

Long before AFC/M23: Remembering life as ‘Banyarwanda’ in Uvira

Monday, February 16, 2026
Newly constructed housing blocks at Mpazi Model Village, built to accommodate residents previously living in high-risk zones in Nyarugenge District near the Mpazi drainage system in Kigali. Courtesy
Housing

Landowners without capital are trading land for homes

Monday, February 16, 2026
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva speaks at the 39th African Union Summit, held in Addis Ababa on February 14. Courtesy
Africa

Rwanda ‘remains concerned’ by DR Congo’s violations of commitments

Saturday, February 14, 2026
African Heads of State gather for a group photo during the 39th Ordinary Session of the African Union Assembly in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on February 13. Courtesy.
Politics

Africa must be at global decision-making table – Officials at AU summit

Saturday, February 14, 2026
Theophile Mbonera, the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Justice.
Law

Public procurement: Weak oversight is costing you billions

Saturday, February 14, 2026
Wazalendo armed groups operating in North Kivu
Africa

US calls for "immediate action" as DR Congo accepts latest Angola-brokered ceasefire

Saturday, February 14, 2026
Heads of State during of the 48th Ordinary Session of the African Union Executive Council in Ethiopia on Friday, February 13. Courtesy
Politics

AU Summit: What’s on the agenda as African leaders meet in Addis Ababa?

Friday, February 13, 2026