As you read this, in the French capital of Paris, Congolese musicians are accomplishing something few, if any musicians have ever accomplished, primarily because the accomplishment runs contrary to the…
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The recent first-ever Global AI Africa Summit, hosted by Rwanda, was a milestone for Africa. It presents as a historic opportunity for Africa to accelerate the development of AI, promote…
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Debunking the Global Witness Report on Rwanda’s Coltan Trade: A Flawed Narrative
by Stephen Kamanzi 11:51 amA new report by Global Witness alleges that Rwanda is changing the colour of Congolese coltan to disguise as its own for export purposes. This deserves scrutiny—not because it raises…
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Dear young Rwandans, I am writing this to you from Accra, Ghana — some 5,720 kilometers from Kigali, or 3,472 kilometers by plane. I am partly here for a special…
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BOOK REVIEW – Art From Trauma: Genocide and Healing beyond Rwanda
by Anthonia Makwemoisa Yakubu Yakubu 2:52 pmEDITOR – This review was adapted from the Journal of Folklore Research Reviews (JFRR) Art from Trauma: Genocide and Healing beyond Rwanda is a compilation of trauma-related essays from different…
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A bosom Friend Afar Brings a Distant Land Near: Farewell Message from China’s Envoy to Rwanda
by WANG Xuekunby WANG Xuekun 7:13 pmI arrived in Rwanda in May 2022 and will leave at today. As the Chinese Ambassador to this beautiful country, I have visited all the provinces of Rwanda over the…
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Rwanda-Belgium: No Matter How Much You Boil Water, It Always Turns Cold
by Stephen Kamanzi 5:40 pmThere is an old Rwandan saying: No matter how much you boil water, it always goes back to its original state of being cold. This wisdom, passed down through generations,…
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A Ride Through History: A Conversation On Rwandan Identity And Unity
by Bertin K. Ganza 2:51 pmA Ride Through History: A Conversation On Rwandan Identity And Unity The day was calm, with the sun sinking slowly behind the skyline of a foreign city. Dressed in green,…
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Despite its heavy past, Belgium has decided not to assume its role as a mediator in this African regional conflict. It has unequivocally sided with Congo and even pressured the…
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What if I told you that the conventional idea of three meals a day might not be the best for your health? Or that skipping lunch and going to bed…
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Amid EU-U.S. Visa Rejections, Rwanda Becomes Alternative Location for Conferences
by Stephen Kamanzi 12:47 pmAs visa restrictions tighten and rejection rates soar, African researchers and professionals find themselves increasingly locked out of global conferences. The trend is more than just an inconvenience; it is…
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Without Rwanda’s Air Defense, We Would Now Be in a Devastating Regional War
by Stephen Kamanzi 9:56 amOn January 27, 2025, war erupted in Goma as the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) launched an offensive against the M23 rebels. The conflict sent shockwaves throughout the region, but…
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