Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, and President of the Social Democratic Party (PSD), Dr. Vincent Biruta, has reaffirmed that Rwanda will not give up on efforts to restore peace and improve relations with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), despite the latter’s slow progress in implementing previously agreed commitments. He made the remarks during…
Starting in early 2026, the Government of Rwanda plans to introduce new tests to identify the DNA of unborn babies. The initiative aims to strengthen the fight against sexual violence and speed up justice for victims. The tests will be conducted between the sixth and eighth weeks of pregnancy without surgery or any procedures that…
Every few months I put together a guide on which AI system to use. Since I last wrote my guide, however, there has been a subtle but important shift in how the major AI products work. Increasingly, it isn’t about the best model, it is about the best overall system for most people. The good…
President Donald Trump has said he believes the hostages held in Gaza will be released “very soon” as mediators prepare to meet in Egypt on Monday for indirect peace talks between Hamas and Israel. The discussions are expected to focus on a 20-point U.S. peace proposal, which includes the release of hostages and the transfer…
There was a time when owning a phone meant only being able to make and receive calls. Few could have imagined that one day, millions of Rwandans would own this technological tool, which has now become an essential part of everyday life. In the past, phones were mainly used to communicate with distant relatives or…
OpenAI, the company behind the popular ChatGPT technology, has become the world’s most valuable private company after selling shares worth $6.6 billion. At the beginning of this year, OpenAI was valued at $300 billion, while Elon Musk’s SpaceX was estimated at $400 billion. After the share sale on October 2, 2025, OpenAI’s valuation surged to…
On October 4, 2025, Israeli forces killed more than 50 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, despite U.S. President Donald Trump’s earlier announcement that Israel had “temporarily suspended” its attacks. Officials at Al-Ahli Baptist Hospital told CNN that Israeli strikes hit the Al-Daraj neighborhood on the evening of October 4, killing 17 people, most of them…
On September 29, 2025, Visit Rwanda launched a groundbreaking partnership with two of the United States’ most prominent sports franchises the Los Angeles Clippers (NBA) and the Los Angeles Rams (NFL). The collaboration aims to promote Rwanda’s tourism and investment opportunities to millions of sports fans across America and beyond. This marks Rwanda’s first entry…
The Deputy Commander of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Land Forces, Maj. Gen. Francis Takirwa, has expressed satisfaction with the level of cooperation between Ugandan and Rwandan armies in maintaining security along their shared border. Maj. Gen. Takirwa made the remarks as senior officers from Uganda’s 2nd Division and Rwanda’s 5th Division concluded a…
From September 21 to 28, 2025, Kigali hosted the UCI Road World Championships, organized by the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI), marking a historic first for both Rwanda and the African continent. The city was alive with excitement as residents cheered cyclists racing through its spotless streets. Among the spectators was Gentille Abimpaye, who, though heavily…
