Kigali, Rwanda – Rwanda’s justice system remains locked in a complex cross-border process as it awaits the possible return of Ishimwe Dieudonné, widely known as Prince Kid, the former organizer of the Miss Rwanda beauty pageant who is currently detained in the United States. Convicted in Rwanda of rape-related offences, Prince Kid fled the country […]
Report reveals shifting fortunes in Rwanda’s agriculture
Kigali, Rwanda – As Rwanda assesses the performance of its agriculture sector following the 2025 farming year, new evidence points to a sector in transition, marked by uneven crop outcomes, fresh policy reforms and renewed focus on livestock productivity. Findings from the Seasonal Agricultural Survey (SAS) 2025 annual report, together with proposed agriculture and livestock […]
Uganda votes under heavy security
Kigali, Rwanda – Ugandans head to the polls today Thursday January 15, 2025 amid heightened security and political energy. Soldiers are visibly deployed across parts of Kampala, a move authorities say is intended to safeguard voters but critics view as a warning against dissent. The military presence has sharpened anxieties around an election widely seen […]
The next wave of reform shaping global health by 2026
Kigali, Rwanda – As donor funding declines and global risks intensify, a new report by African health and finance leaders and a former UNAIDS chief calls for a fundamental reset of the global health ecosystem. For a quarter of a century, global health has been one of the quiet success stories of international cooperation. Since […]
How Burundi’s closed border is fueling a humanitarian crisis
Kigali, Rwanda – The ongoing M23-related conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has steadily evolved from a localized security crisis into a regional humanitarian emergency. As violence displaced thousands from the territories of Uvira and Fizi, neighboring Burundi became a primary refuge. Yet what began as a temporary sanctuary is now marked by […]