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F1’s African Return via Rwanda Offers Hope, but South Africa Must Push Harder
Rwanda is closing in on a deal to host a Formula 1 Grand Prix from 2030, raising questions about whether South Africa should push harder to bring F1 back to Kyalami.
Rwanda Open puts Kigali in the spotlight for golf tourism
Kyle de Beer claimed his maiden Sunshine Tour title at the Rwanda Open 2026, positioning Kigali as an exciting new hub for international golf tourism.
Rwanda’s grey crowned cranes soar from fewer than 300 to 1,438 in a decade
Rwanda's grey crowned cranes have achieved a remarkable recovery, with their population surging from under 300 to 1,438 in a decade. This success, driven by sustained…
Mantashe calls for deeper Rwanda-SA cooperation as Kwibohora 32 marks new diplomatic chapter
ANC national chairperson and Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources Gwede Mantashe called for deeper cooperation between Rwanda and South Africa, saying stronger bilateral…
Rwanda’s bold bet on Aston Villa - global branding for tourism and economic growth
Rwanda has done it again, only bigger. The landlocked African country has secured a multi-year partnership with Aston Villa Football Club, becoming the club’s Principal Partner,…
Becoming umwana – a son: Part 2
The family who sheltered me was, by any measure, participating in genocide: they were killing Tutsi every day. They were also, in their own logic, maintaining a family, going to…
IDC deal must be scrutinised
Ramaphosa must now turn to the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC), which faces allegations of corporate governance failures similar to the PIC case. The latest concerns are…
Kagame: US sanctions won’t weaken Rwanda’s defence forces
Rwandan President Paul Kagame rejects US sanctions on the defence forces, defending national security measures and warning of FDLR threats
Becoming Umwana – a son
In the ruins of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi, Nelson Gashagaza survived by becoming someone else’s child. In this two-part series as Rwanda commemorates Kwibuka32, he…
Kwibuka32: Never and never again
But as they mourn, remember and reflect on their past, Rwandans are building their country into one of the continent’s shining examples of what can be done when the people unite…
The second scramble for Africa
It is urgent that Africa invests in adding value to its minerals. If it fails to seize this moment, it will be difficult to shake off its historical status as an exporter of…
DRC crisis: Can Africans stand up to Western nations’ perpetuation of the tragic status quo?
When Congo’s President, Felix Tshisekedi, squeezes his corpulent bulk into designer clothing, accessorised with expensive watches that would feed thousands of his immiserated…
Somaliland and the African border dilemma
But insisting that borders are absolutely sacred under all circumstances brings its own dangers
The white man’s burden trumps Nigeria
US President Donald Trump has made good on his threat to take military action against Nigeria to save Christians from a “genocide”
Africa 2026: polls sans choice, jobs
In addition, some of the continent’s wars show little sign of resolution