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RISA Chief Executive Officer Antoine Sebera (L) and Philibert Afrika, Chairman of the Governing Body of the University of Kigali, cut the ribbon to launch the university’s AI & Cybersecurity Training Centre in Kigali, on November 6, 2026. The centre is designed to equip students and professionals with practical skills to address gaps in emerging technologies and strengthen Rwanda’s digital security. All photos by Elvis Ndateba Mico.
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University of Kigali launches AI and Cybersecurity Training Centre to bridge skills gap

Saturday, November 07, 2026
A resident receives assistance from an Irembo agent during the launch of the BYIKORERE Campaign in Burera District . The campaign aims to transform how citizens access and engage with government services. File
Editorial

Bring public services closer to the people

Wednesday, November 04, 2026
Congolese refugees from Kigeme refugee camp, march during a peaceful demonstration to call for action against the ongoing atrocities against Tutsi in eastern DR Congo on March 8, 2024. Olivier Mugwiza

Why denying rights to Congolese Banyarwanda puts Tshisekedi’s rule at risk

Wednesday, November 04, 2026
Minister of Local Government Dominique Habimana addresses members of the parliamentary Committee on Governance and Gender Affairs on Tuesday, November 3. Courtesy
Rwanda

Govt weighs further decentralisation of public services

Tuesday, November 03, 2026
The head of MONUSCO, James Swan, arrives at Goma airport on Monday, November 2. Courtesy of MONUSCO.
Africa

MONUSCO chief in Goma for talks with Kabila-led FRN

Monday, November 02, 2026
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva during the elections of village leaders. Rwanda’s 2026 local-government electoral cycle provides an opportunity to reinforce evidence-based leadership assessment.

Performance, accountability and the case for continuity or change

Saturday, October 31, 2026
The proposed refurbishment of the Africa Cycling Centre in Musanze offers a timely opportunity to bridge that gap and restore Rwanda’s position among Africa’s cycling elite. File
Cycling

Revamped Musanze centre raises hopes of Rwanda cycling revival

Friday, October 30, 2026
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Technology

VIDEO: Kigali startup exploring AI's next big frontier

Friday, October 30, 2026
Some of the used cars exported from Europe to Africa. Internet

Africa must stop being the world’s dumping ground for unsafe products

Thursday, October 29, 2026
Reyntjens co-authored a denialist document with the Belgian missionary Serge Desouter for the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR), seeking to influence the tribunal in 1995. File

Filip Reyntjens: A “researcher-actor” in the Great Lakes region—what scientific expertise?

Thursday, October 29, 2026
Minister Dr Jean-Damascène Bizimana urged participants to acknowledge the gravity of their crimes, tell the truth and help preserve the country's gains in unity, reconciliation and development.
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Minister urges Genocide convicts to show genuine change as over 300 are released

Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Claudette Mukashyaka, the newly appointed Auditor General of state finances. Courtesy
Politics

What to know about new Auditor General Claudette Mukashyaka

Tuesday, October 27, 2026