There is something about being the eldest daughter that is difficult to explain to someone who has never lived it.

Kigali is currently hosting the inaugural Africa Mindset Reset Forum, a two-day continental dialogue taking place on 25–26 August 2026 and convened by the African School of Governance (ASG). The Forum brings together political leaders, former heads of state and government, policymakers, academics, business representatives, young leaders and other stakeholders to examine questions around Africa’s governance, leadership, development and future direction.

Africa's transport revolution may not arrive in the form many people expect. It may come on two wheels. Across African cities, the motorcycle has become much more than a means of transport. It carries passengers, delivers food, moves packages, connects neighborhoods and provides livelihoods for thousands of people. For many urban Africans, the motorcycle is the quickest and sometimes the only practical way to move.

A research paper can be excellent, peer-reviewed and widely cited and still never change the life of a farmer, patient, business owner or public institution.

Growing competition in outer space provides India with a unique opportunity to shape a narrative in which collaboration, rather than confrontation, drives space exploration. Recognised as a trustworthy and cost-effective spacefaring nation, India is now well placed to transform its technological advances into enduring international partnerships that contribute to scientific progress, economic growth, and sustainable development.

There is a quiet but important shift taking place in Africa’s electric-mobility story.

In today’s digital economy, businesses invest heavily in apps, websites, e-commerce platforms, and digital services to reach more customers. Yet one invisible barrier often goes unnoticed: the cost of data.

Meta’s latest numbers contain a message bigger than one technology company. The company says it expects to spend between $130 billion and $145 billion on capital expenditure in 2026, after spending $31.08 billion in the second quarter alone. Much of that spending is tied to infrastructure and capacity for an AI-driven future.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and mental health disorders represent significant and growing public health challenges of the 21st century. Although communicable diseases have historically remained at the forefront of healthcare priorities across Africa, neurodevelopmental and mental health conditions are increasingly recognized as critical contributors to disability, social inequities, and economic challenges.

ALX Enterprise recently brought together CEOs, founders, human-resource executives and senior decision-makers in Kigali for an interactive discussion on leading in the age of artificial intelligence.

The next time you hold your smartphone or plug in an electric car, pause for a moment and think about where that power came from.  It probably began in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where cobalt is pulled from the earth. It may have begun in Zimbabwe or Mali, where lithium is mined.

Rwanda made an important statement at the Africa Foundational Learning Exchange 2026: development partners supporting education should align more closely with national priorities, not just their own agendas.

There are phrases that endure because they are true. Whereas others survive because they are elegant. And then there are those that survive since they provide comfort to people who do not wish to challenge themselves.

As Rwanda accelerates its transition towards cleaner and more sustainable transportation, attention is increasingly shifting from electric vehicles themselves to the systems that make them work.

The conversation around electric vehicles (EVs) in Rwanda has matured significantly over the last few years. We are no longer debating whether electric mobility is viable.

Once again, this might be another one of my nearly offensive posts. Or not. Depending. But if you have a fragile heart and you feel like you might be offended by this, please do scroll on and have a beautiful rest of your day.

The World Health Organization estimates that 56.8 million people need palliative care each year, yet only about 14% receive it, with 78% of this need concentrated in low- and middle-income countries. Across Africa, the gap is even wider. Fewer than 5% of people who need palliative care receive it, even as the continent recorded about 1.1 million new cancer cases and 711,000 cancer deaths in 2020 alone.

Rwanda is becoming part of Africa’s artificial intelligence conversation in a serious way. The recent launch of the AI Skills and Compute Africa Foundation in Kigali, together with Rwanda’s national focus on artificial intelligence, shows that the country is not treating AI as a passing trend.

The Indus river is about 1,800 miles long. Its western tributaries (Kabul, Kurram) are more than 700 miles; the eastern tributaries (Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas, Sutlej) have an aggregate length of more than 2,800 miles. The system drains 450,000 square miles, and is one of the largest in the world. Most of the basin lies in India and Pakistan, influencing the history, culture and ecosystem of the South Asian region.

On the evening of 4 July 1973, while Kigali slept, Major General Juvénal Habyarimana turned the army of the Republic against the very president who had built his career.