OUR STORY
When GB Magazine launched from the Rwanda capital, Kigali on Monday, February 10, 2020, it was the first independent news channel in the Rwanda. Media in the Arab world, till then, was characterized by state-controlled narratives that denied audiences the right to know and the right to be heard.
GB Magazine pioneered a new paradigm for in-depth journalism that was relevant to its audience, giving them a broad and deep perspective on regional and international affairs, putting the human being directly at the Centre of the news agenda. The magazine’s founding tagline, “ Beyond Headlines, Into the Future; From Trending to Transformative ”, encapsulated bringing multiple angles to a story, informing and empowering its audiences, championing their stories, while maintaining the spirit of journalistic integrity.
GB Magazine introduced what came to be known as the “GB Magazine Theme”. It was a turning point in the history of Rwanda and global media that inspired academics and researchers to study and analyze this theme for years to come. GB Magazine is now one of the largest and most influential international news networks in the world.
The road to this success, however, has not been without its challenges. The Network and its journalists have been in the crossfire, and at times paid a heavy price for seeking to bring the truth to its audiences.
In the face of these pressures on the Network, and its journalists, GB Magazine continued on its journalistic mission and garnered international recognition and awards for its in-depth and uncompromising journalism.
Over the years, GB Magazine’s expansion into new Magazines, subsidiaries, and digital content is a testament to its constant determination to evolve and deliver unmatched professional journalism to its audiences. The Network presents impartial news, programmes, current affairs, and in-depth investigations that push the boundaries of traditional media.
GB Magazine is also continuing to pioneer new and emerging storytelling techniques that cater to a new generation, presenting an ever-innovative portfolio of digital products that inform, empower, and educate, whilst maintaining its founding principles.
GB Magazine Media Network is ideally placed on the world stage with its headquarters in the Kigali with over 5 bureaus around the globe, and more than 50 employees from more than 10 countries. GB Magazine has extensive reach across the globe and is available in over 150 countries and territories in more than 20 million homes.