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More than 200 million Kiswahili speakers can now access French-language programming free of charge after TV5MONDE+ introduced subtitles in Swahili.
Featured

TV5MONDE breaks language barriers with Kiswahili subtitles for millions of viewers

Tuesday, July 07, 2026
Delegates at the 4th EAC Regional Science, Technology and Innovation Conference on Monday, March 30
Technology

Regional collaboration critical for Africa’s AI future — experts

Tuesday, March 31, 2026
A teacher assists pupils during a Kinyarwanda lesson at Groupe Scolaire Kimisange in Kigali. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi

Fluent to the world, losing our voice at home

Saturday, February 21, 2026
The Minister of State for Regional Cooperation, Gen (Rtd) James Kabarebe addresses delegates at the 4th World Kiswahili Language Day celebrations in Kigali on Sunday, July 6.
Culture

Kiswahili unites East Africa and boosts development, says Kabarebe

Sunday, July 06, 2025
The Pakistan High Commission in Kigali opened its doors for a day of cultural fusion, hosting the Pakistan Cultural and Sports Festival on June

Swahili, sports and spice: Inside Pakistan’s cultural diplomacy event in Rwanda

Monday, June 16, 2025
A panel discussion at the opening of the Global AI Summit on Africa in Kigali on Thursday, April 3. All photos by DAN GATSINZI
Technology

How Africa can fix barriers, ensure AI is a transformative tool for all

Sunday, April 06, 2025
Rwandan gospel artist Israel Mbonyi performed at the Africa Worship Experience Concert at Ulinzi Sports Complex in Nairobi, Kenya
Music

Is Israel Mbonyi the next big thing in EA’s gospel music?

Monday, September 09, 2024
Alice Wairimu Nderitu, the United Nations Special Advisor on the Prevention of Genocide lays a wreath to pay tribute to victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi at Kigali Genocide Memorial on Sunday, April 7. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Kwibuka

UN Genocide prevention chief to genocidaires: We are watching you!

Friday, April 12, 2024
Officials during the official opening session of the second EAC World Kiswahili Language Day celebrations in Kampala, Uganda, on July 6, 2023.
Africa

Why Africans need to learn Kiswahili, cherish it

Saturday, July 08, 2023
Media houses should support Kiswahili learning and speaking in the East African Community (EAC) so that the language can be commonly used by citizens. Courtesy
Africa

Media houses urged to promote Kiswahili use in EAC

Wednesday, July 05, 2023
Children drink milk during Umuganura .Using Kinyarwanda among parents and children may not be so common and, indeed, it should be encouraged.

I dare posit: Rwanda and Kinyarwanda are alive and well

Friday, December 23, 2022
The New Times

Political will necessary if Swahili is to become Africa’s lingua franca

Sunday, July 17, 2022