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Management and staff of Shelter Group Africa lay wreaths in honour of the victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi at Kigali Genocide Memorial on April 9. Courtesy
Kwibuka

Shelter Group Africa honours Genocide victims, supports survivors with home renovations

Monday, April 27, 2026
Participants take part in a breast cancer awareness walk in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi.

Why health must lead Africa’s economic rise

Friday, April 24, 2026
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Featured

ACES equips innovators to reduce food and value loss across Rwanda’s cold chain

Friday, April 24, 2026
Some Made-In-Rwanda brands.

Many African brands don’t have a marketing problem. They have a clarity problem

Wednesday, April 22, 2026
According to Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority, petrol now costs Rwf2,938 per litre, up 48 percent in six weeks. Diesel has been held at Rwf2,205 through deliberate government intervention. FILE
Editorial

Rising oil shocks demand a culture of frugality

Tuesday, April 21, 2026
President Paul Kagame, Chairman of the Board of Smart Africa, sits alongside Smart Africa Director General and Chief Executive Lacina Koné (right), and Guinea’s Minister and Director of Cabinet Djiba Diakité (left) during a panel at the Transform Africa Summit in Conakry, Guinea, on November 12, 2025. Photo: File
Technology

One year later, Africa’s AI drive shifts toward execution

Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Youths light candles in honour of victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi during the 2018 Our Past edition at Kigali Genocide Memorial. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana.

Youth, memory, and responsibility: Reflecting on engagement during Kwibuka

Monday, April 20, 2026
Porters carry food commodities in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi.
Economy

Experts share tips on ways to navigate rising prices

Monday, April 20, 2026
Minister of Education Joseph Nsengimana, delivering remarks during the official launch of the Centre for Genocide and Conflict Studies (CGCS), highlighted expectations for the Centre to advance rigorous, globally relevant research on genocide and conflict prevention; serve as a platform for dialogue across disciplines, institutions, and borders; contribute to curriculum development that embeds peace education and critical thinking at all levels; and engage directly with communities to translate knowledge into meaningful societal impact.
Rwanda

Inside Rwanda’s new genocide and conflict studies centre

Saturday, April 18, 2026
A child watches a video on a smartphone. Digital technology - smartphones, tablets, social media, streaming platforms, and video games - has fundamentally altered childhood experiences. File

Digital childhood, diminished focus: A threat to human capital

Friday, April 17, 2026
GVA Rwanda CEO Aime Abizera addresses journalists on Wednesday, March 4. Photos by Kellya
Technology

CanalBox internet disruption traced to regional fibre fault

Friday, April 17, 2026
Abebe Selassie, Director of the African Department at the IMF. Courtesy
Economy

IMF downgrades Africa’s economic outlook for 2026 amid Middle East war 

Thursday, April 16, 2026