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Archbishop Laurent Mbanda (right) receives the pastoral staff from his predecessor, Archbishop Onesphore Rwaje, in 2018. The church is expected to get a new archbishop soon, as Mbanda is set to finish his tenure.

As Anglican Church prepares for new archbishop, here's what to know about the selection process

Friday, June 26, 2026

Rwandan Muslims who had travelled to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to perform the holy Hajj pilgrimage returned home

62 Rwandans return home after Hajj pilgrimage

Saturday, June 06, 2026

Muslims during a morning prayer to observe Eid al-Adha at Kigali Pele Stadium on Wednesday, May 27. All photos by Craish BAHIZI

Eid al-Adha: Mufti Sindayigaya calls for faith, sacrifice

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Muslims have been called upon to uphold the values of sacrifice, sharing, and caring for the less privileged. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Eid al-Adha: Muslims urged to embrace sharing and support the needy

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Ugandan President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Sunday, May 17, announced the postponement of this year’s Martyrs’ Day celebrations an outbreak of the Ebola virus.

Ebola virus: Uganda postpones Martyrs’ Day celebration

Monday, May 18, 2026

Archbishop of Kigali, Cardinal Antoine Kambanda, leads Holy Communion alongside fellow clerics during the Easter celebration at St Michel Cathedral on Sunday, April 5. All photos by Kellya Keza.

Easter Sunday: Christians urged to find courage, healing

Sunday, April 05, 2026

Cardinal Antoine Kambanda.

Cardinal Kambanda urges renewed faith as Rwanda marks Easter ahead of Genocide commemoration

Saturday, April 04, 2026

President Paul Kagame delivers his remarks during the meeting with Muslims on March 25. Courtesy

Kagame: Religious oversight aims to curb exploitation, not suppress faith

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

President Paul Kagame addresses Muslims during Meet President event at BK Arena on Wednesday, March 25. RBA

Kagame backs revival of Muslims’ morning call to prayer

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Sheikh Musa Sindayigaya, Mufti of Rwanda, leads the prayer at Kigali Pele Stadium on Friday, March 20. All photos by Craish BAHIZI

Kagame shares message of peace, hope on Eid al-Fitr

Friday, March 20, 2026

Sheikh Musa Sindayigaya, Mufti of Rwanda, addresses Muslims during the prayer at Kigali Pele Stadium. He has called on Muslims to remain consistent in faith and good acts even beyond Ramadan. All photos by Craish Bahizi

Mufti urges Muslims to uphold faith, good acts long after Ramadan

Friday, March 20, 2026

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Muslims reflect on Ramadan, share plans for Eid al-Fitr

Friday, March 20, 2026

Muslims around the world will celebrate Eid al-Fitr on Friday, May 20. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Eid al-Fitr: How muslims celebrate the end of Ramadan

Friday, March 20, 2026

Jean Uwinkindi, a former pastor in Eastern Province, who is serving a life sentence in Nyanza Correctional Facility. File

Over 30 ADEPR preachers stripped of pastoral duties over Genocide

Thursday, March 19, 2026

Sheikh Dr Muhammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa, Secretary-General of the Muslim World League (MWL) and Chairman of the Organisation of Muslim Scholars, is in Kigali for a three-day official visit.

Top global Muslim leader in Rwanda for three-day visit

Thursday, February 19, 2026

Muslims around the world are beginning observances of Ramadan on February 18.

Ramadan, Lent begin together in rare overlap

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Delegates follow President Kagame's remarks during the 31st annual National Prayer Breakfast held at Kigali Convention Centre on Sunday, February 1. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana

PHOTOS: Kagame: Practicing compromise can hold families together

Sunday, February 01, 2026

Hundreds of people flocked to the place where the alleged Marian apparitions occurred in Gataraga Sector of Musanze District.

Alleged Musanze apparitions: What Catholic Church says

Monday, January 19, 2026

Jean Bosco Ntibitura, Governor of the Western Province and Bishop Eduard Sinayobye laying foundation of stone for the centre building 2

Catholic Church to build reconciliation centre in honour of Father Ubald

Thursday, January 08, 2026

Apostle Dr Paul M. Gitwaza, has combined spiritual guidance with tangible community development. Courtesy

Beyond the pulpit: A look at Authentic Word Ministries, Zion Temple Celebration Center holistic impact

Sunday, January 04, 2026