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I first encountered the phrase “native intelligence” in law school. We were studying Law and Development, a discipline that asks why some societies prosper while others stagnate despite having constitutions,…
The DRC crisis has attracted considerable commentary in international and regional media, yet one critical aspect is consistently overlooked: the Tshisekedi administration, rather than drawing lessons from post-genocide Rwanda’s approach…
The self-styled expert on the Congo affairs, Jason Stearns, is peddling dangerous narratives, ones that would ensure war continues to rage across the eastern part of that country. Through a…
The East African Community was created on the foundation of cooperation, shared responsibility, and a common vision of regional prosperity. But today, that vision is facing a serious test as…
History has not always been kind to Africa when it comes to technological revolutions. The Industrial Revolution transformed economies elsewhere while much of Africa remained under colonial rule. The digital…
For many young people, an internship is the first serious door into professional life. That is why internships matter. They give graduates a chance to enter an office, meet supervisors,…
Since the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, Rwanda has prioritised national unity and rejected all forms of divisionism and extremism. The trauma of the genocide has shaped a firm stance…
“If you claim to be fighting thieves and you’re also a thief, what difference does it make? Can you claim to be fighting tribalism if you practice it?” These were…
Reports that Félix Tshisekedi has tasked Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye with organizing an inter-Congolese dialogue that includes the AFC/M23 might, on the surface, appear to be a genuine step toward…
How should a nation demonstrate its strength? Through the weapons it possesses, the enemies it warns, or the lives it improves? As Rwanda marks the 32nd anniversary of Liberation Day…
Some lessons cannot be learned in a classroom. They are found while walking through ancient landmarks, listening to experts share their knowledge, travelling across unfamiliar landscapes, and engaging with people…
As the Congolese crisis deepens and U.S. impartiality is questioned, one thing remains clear: framing this decades-long conflict as a “Rwanda villain” story may be politically convenient, but it is…
The world changes completely when you look at it from the deck of a cruise ship gliding down the Huangpu River, surrounded by the neon-lit towers of Shanghai. For a…
Rwanda’s digital future is not just about access to tools. It is about what young people do with them. Across the country, young people are being encouraged to learn technology,…
There is something curious about a word that describes over 1.4 billion people, 54 countries, thousands of languages, and thousands of distinct histories as if it were a single idea,…
Sanctions, at their most effective, derive power from consistency. When the United States recently announced measures against Rwanda-based mineral companies—including Gasabo Gold Refinery Ltd. and several affiliated trading…
Recently, South Africa and Rwanda set out to normalize their relations following years of tensions. While most commentary focused on what has caused frictions to begin with, Pretoria and Kigali’s…
For decades, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has held a unique place in Africa’s political and security landscape. The country possesses extraordinary natural wealth and enormous human potential. By…
The recent diplomatic rapprochement between Rwanda and South Africa marks the beginning of a new chapter in relations between two of Africa’s most influential nations. After years of political tensions…
As Rwanda concludes the 100 days dedicated to commemorating the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, the responsibility to remember does not end with the official commemoration period. The messages shared…
For centuries, communities along Africa’s eastern coast have understood what today’s global policymakers are only now beginning to grasp: the ocean is more than just a vast space; it is…
The mediation efforts in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)’s protracted conflict are at a defining moment. The Washington and Doha processes are on the brink of collapse unless mediators…
Since the Rwandan Patriotic Front (RPF) rose to power, a network of Western-backed non-governmental organizations has consistently sought to reclaim influence over Rwanda’s politics through narrative control and support for…
A certificate opens the door, but learning builds the career. Across Rwanda, thousands of young people are entering the workforce every year — some through formal employment, others through internships,…