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Dr Usta Kayitesi, RGB’s Chief Executive Officer addresses representatives of churches that work with World Vision on May 8. Photo: Craish Bahizi.
Religion

Calls grow for communities to be cautious about religious cults

Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Local Government Minister Jean-Claude Musabyimana delivers remarks at the conclusion of Quran recital competitions organised by the Rwanda Muslim Community at the BK Arena in Kigali. Courtesy
Religion

Minister Musabyimana lauds religious organisations for role in disaster response

Sunday, May 07, 2023
Father Wenceslas Munyeshyaka holding a gun during the Genocide against the Tutsi. He is one of the key masterminds of the Genocide. Getty Images
Religion

Pope Francis dismisses Rwandan priest Munyeshyaka who was convicted for Genocide

Wednesday, May 03, 2023
Father Balthazar Ntivuguruzwa.
Religion

Father Ntivuguruzwa appointed new Bishop of Kabgayi Diocese

Tuesday, May 02, 2023
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Religion

Local clerics weigh in following Kenyan starvation cult

Wednesday, April 26, 2023
Heaven's Gate poisoning.
Religion

Six chilling cults that terrified the world

Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Police and local residents load the exhumed bodies of victims of a religious cult into the back of a truck in the village of Shakahola, near the coastal city of Malindi, in Kenya on April 23, 2023.
Religion

Kenya Cult: Probe finds family stuffed in shallow grave

Monday, April 24, 2023
Some of the award winners pose for a group photo with Mufti of Rwanda, Sheikh Salim Hitimana (third left), and The Miraat Awards  Company Ltd chairman Sheik Assouman Habinshuti (first left).
Religion

The Miraat Awards: Muslims recognised for outstanding deeds

Saturday, April 22, 2023
All photos by Dan Kwizera
Religion

Eid al-Fitr: Mufti tells Muslims to care for Genocide survivors, shun ‘evil’

Friday, April 21, 2023
Mufti of Rwanda Sheikh Hitimana Saleh leads prayers in celebration of Eid
Religion

Eid al-Fitr set for Friday

Thursday, April 20, 2023
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Religion

Many are looking to you for spiritual guidance, Ngirente to Anglican leaders

Monday, April 17, 2023
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Religion

Four starve to death while fasting 'to meet Jesus'

Monday, April 17, 2023
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Religion

FEATURED: Rwanda to host global Anglican church conference

Monday, April 10, 2023
The Archbishop of Kigali, Cardinal Antoine Kambanda. Courtesy
Religion

Cardinal Kambanda's Easter message of hope, clarity on why baptisms were cancelled

Saturday, April 01, 2023
Pope Francis visits young children in the pediatric oncology ward at Gemelli hospital
Religion

Pope feeling better, to preside at Mass for Palm Sunday

Saturday, April 01, 2023
Cardinal Antoine Kambanda has urged the faithful in Rwanda to pray for Pope Francis as he recovers from a respiratory infection.
Religion

Pray for Pope Francis, Cardinal Kambanda urges faithful

Friday, March 31, 2023
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Religion

Pope Francis in hospital over breathing issues

Thursday, March 30, 2023
The Mufti of Rwanda Sheikh Salim Hitimana (c) during Eid prayer at Kigali stadium. Sheikh Hitimana has urged Muslims to use the holy month of Ramadan to reflect Islamic values and also pray for their families and the country.
Religion

Mufti Hitimana calls for reflection as Ramadan starts 

Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Team members pose for a group photo. Courtesy photos
Religion

Evangelism and philanthropy: Gospel ministry’s pre-Easter celebrations with vulnerable groups

Wednesday, March 22, 2023
The Mufti of Rwanda Sheikh Salim Hitimana (c) during Eid prayer at Kigali stadium. Muslims will mark the International Day to Combat Islamophobia on March 15. Sam Ngendahimana
Religion

Muslim community observes International Day against Islamophobia

Tuesday, March 14, 2023