Dear Dad, I am still writing to you. This time, my heart is heavy with a trend I see among our peers—parents who look at their children and beam with…
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Dear Dad, I have been thinking a lot lately about those thirty years you spent in exile as a refugee. I grew up hearing the stories, but I know I…
When Muslims and Catholics fast at the same time—during Ramadan and Lent—it is more than a coincidence of religious calendars; it becomes a powerful moment of shared reflection, discipline, and…
It started with a simple “Where are you?” text on a quiet Sunday morning. “We are in Akagera National Park,” my sister-in-law replied, the digital text almost vibrating with the…
When President Félix Tshisekedi agreed to a new ceasefire in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the announcement was hailed as a breakthrough. Kinshasa said the commitment reflected “a spirit…
Every February 14, millions of people across the world mark Valentine’s Day with flowers, gifts and carefully chosen outfits. While red is widely recognized as the colour of love, the…
Dear Dad, Few days ago, I attended a friend’s wedding that made me think deeply about you—and about Rwanda. The young people were dancing; Freely, and Confidently in modern styles…
Dear Dad, On a Sunday morning, I am seated here on a stone bench near the Kigali Heights roundabout, still catching my breath while the morning sun begins to warm…
The final day of Umushyikirano, or National Dialogue, when Rwandans both in Rwanda and around the world come together to evaluate national progress, with economic development given particular emphasis. Two…
In 2006, a crucial moment in Rwanda’s educational history unfolded when President Paul Kagame visited Oklahoma Christian University (OCU) in the United States. While there, the university’s Board of Trustees…
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When Innovation Meets the Village: A Cancer Survivor’s Reflection on Bill Gates’ Rwanda Investment
Bill Gates’ recent reflections on investing in AI-driven healthcare solutions in Rwanda are both timely and encouraging. They signal a growing recognition that the future of global health lies not…
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Maxime Prévot Suddenly Loves the Congolese. What About the Millions Amputated Under King Leopold?
Belgium’s Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister, Maxime Prévot, has abruptly rediscovered compassion for the Congolese people. Speaking after the EU Foreign Affairs Council on January 31, 2026, Prévot lamented…