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 Alice Umutesi
Alice Umutesi
The New Times
Religion
Catholics in Rwanda reflect on Pope Francis’s legacy
Cardinal Antoine Kambanda, the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Kigali, leads the holy communion mass on Easter at St Michel Cathedral on April 20. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Religion
Easter: Clerics call for unity, spiritual renewal
L-R: Amadou Hott, Mahamat Abbas Tolli, Bajabulile Swazi Tshabalala, Sidi Ould Tah, and Samuel Munzele Maimbo.
International
A woman and four men: What are the visions, goals of the contenders for the AfDB presidency?
Fitnesspoint staff observe a moment of silence to remember the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. This was during their visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial on April 18.
Kwibuka
Fitnesspoint pays tribute to victims of 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi
Eight Rwandan students have secured full scholarships to the African Leadership College (ALCHE) in Mauritius. Courtesy
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FEATURED: ALX Pathway opens doors: 8 Rwandan students earn full scholarships to study in Mauritius
Minister of ICT and Innovation Paula Ingabire helps a resident to switch on a smartphone in Bugesera District .Mobile phone ownership in Rwanda has increased to 85 per cent in 2024, up from 67 per cent in 2017.
Technology
34% Rwandan households own smartphones – survey
Radisson Blu Hotel and Kigali Convention Centre is once again partnering with Will Wilson, a wildlife and bird photographer, and Rwanda Cancer Relief to host the ‘Walk with Will’ initiative.
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FEATURED: Wildlife photographer's 'Walk with Will' campaign returns with Radisson Blu Kigali to raise cancer awareness
Louise Ingabire Kalisa, a genocide survivor shares her testimony during the commemoration event.
Kwibuka
‘Society begins at home’: A survivor’s story of loss, resilience, and rebuilding with Love
Kigali City Mayor Samuel Dusengiyumva and Chery Holding Group Chairperson Xu Hui pose for a photo after discussions with a delegation from the Chinese automotive company. Courtesy Photo
Economy
China, India lead Rwanda’s foreign investment list in 2024
M23 spokesperson Lawrence Kanyuka addresses journalists in Goma in February. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Africa
M23 asks SADC forces to withdraw after clashes in Goma
Agency for Aerial Navigation Safety in Africa and Madagascar (ASECNA) to Rwanda has announced that a scholarship competition will be organised in Kigali for young girls and boys. File
Featured
FEATURED: ASECNA to host scholarship competition to train young Rwandans in aerodrome firefighting
Vincent Karega, the Ambassador at Large in the Great Lakes Region, said the divisionism introduced by colonial powers, particularly Belgium, laid the foundation for ethnic hatred in Rwanda.
Kwibuka
Amb Karega: Belgium’s colonial divide is root cause of genocide ideology in region
Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, the president of the bank. The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group will host its 2025 annual meetings from May 26 to 30 in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire. Courtesy
Economy
What to expect at the 2025 AfDB annual meetings in Abidjan
Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) and the Office of the Auditor General (OAG) officials  observe a moment of silence at Kigali Genocide Memorial on Wednesday, 
Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) and the Office of the Auditor General (OAG) officials  observe a moment of silence at Kigali Genocide Memorial on Wednesday, April 10. Photos by Kellya Keza
Kwibuka
Kwibuka 31: Youth urged to combat genocide ideology, promote national unity
UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay during her visit in Rwanda in September 2023. Courtesy
Kwibuka
Rwanda, UNESCO join efforts to teach history of Genocide against the Tutsi
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Kwibuka
Kwibuka31: AVEGA leads discussions on unity, trauma, emotional healing ahead of commemoration
The Leather Value Chain Project was launched on Friday, April 4 at the Ministry of Trade and Industry. Courtesy
Economy
Rwanda’s leather value chain gets Rwf1.4bn boost
La Dolce Villa.
Cinema
Seven new films to add to your weekend movie marathon

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