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Muslims during the morning prayer at the celebration of Eid al-Fitr at Kigali Pele stadium on Sunday, March 30. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi.

Eid al Fitr: ‘Doing good does not end with Ramadan’, says Mufti Sindayigaya

Sunday, March 30, 2025

Religious leaders during a consultative meeting with officials from the Rwanda Governance Board (RGB) to discuss new regulations governing faith-based organizations on Friday, March 21. Courtesy

Clerics raise concerns over new 1,000 signature requirement

Sunday, March 23, 2025

Pope Francis makes first public appearance after weeks in hospital.

Pope Francis makes first public appearance after weeks in hospital

Sunday, March 23, 2025

Members of faith-based organisations at the engagement meeting held in Kigali, on Friday, March 21, 2025, to discuss the new regulations (courtesy photo)

Faith-based entities given one year to meet new requirements

Friday, March 21, 2025

The Mufti of Rwanda, Sheikh Musa Sindayigaya addresses muslims during the Rwandan Muslim community’s annual meeting in Kigali on March 14.

Mufti of Rwanda urges interfaith solidarity, charity during Ramadan

Monday, March 17, 2025

The session held in the holy month of Ramadan serves as a platform for the community to discuss issues affecting them, strategize for future development, and strengthen their role in national progress.

Nearly 200 mosques to reopen

Saturday, March 15, 2025

Umuriro wa Pantekote church is among churches whose legal status revoked.

RGB revokes legal status of 20 faith-based organisations

Tuesday, March 11, 2025

Believers during a praise and worship session at the Evangelical Restoration Church Masoro on Christmas. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana

A look at 8 key requirements for faith-based organisations in Rwanda

Monday, March 10, 2025

Lent is a time when Christians focus on preparing their hearts for Easter through prayer, repentance, and acts of charity.

Christians start lent, a period of fasting, reflection

Thursday, March 06, 2025

Sheikh Musa Sindayigaya, the Mufti of Rwanda, encourages muslims to embrace the deeper meaning of fasting, focusing on spiritual reflection, empathy, and self-discipline. Craish Bahizi

Rwandan Muslims urged to embrace empathy, self-discipline during Ramadan

Saturday, March 01, 2025

Addressing the members of the press on Monday, February 24, New Life Bible Church Pastor Dr. Charles Mugisha. Emmanuel Dushimimana

Rwanda gears for historic Gather25 church gathering

Tuesday, February 25, 2025

Christians from across the globe will from February 28 to March 1, convene for Gather25. In Kigali, the event will take place at BK Arena-courtesy

What you need to know about ‘Gather25’ gospel event

Thursday, February 20, 2025

CLA was among the first churches in Rwanda to embrace social media

Beyond the pulpit: The evolution of Rwanda's church ministry in the era of social media

Tuesday, February 11, 2025

First Lady Jeannette Kagame. FILE

Washington: First Lady Jeannette Kagame leads prayer with message of peace

Friday, February 07, 2025

The Muslim community in Rwanda has unveiled significant reforms for the 2025 Holy Pilgrimage (Hajj). Craish Bahizi

Muslim community announces reforms for 2025 holy pilgrimage

Tuesday, January 28, 2025

Eastern Province Governor Pudence Rubingisa at the Kayonza Prayer Breakfast 2025 on Sunday, January 5.

Eastern Province Governor urges religious leaders to drive community transformation

Monday, January 06, 2025

Cardinal Antoine Kambanda, Archbishop of Kigali leads a Holy Communion mass at St Michel Cathedral on Tuesday, December 31. Courtesy

What faith leaders have to say on New Year’s Eve

Tuesday, December 31, 2024

Believers during the crossover services at BK Arena in 2023. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi

Rwandan churches prepare for crossover services to welcome 2025

Tuesday, December 31, 2024

The celebration featured a festive lunch, gift presentations, and other activities.

Charity takes centre stage as Rwandans celebrate holidays

Thursday, December 26, 2024

Christians sing during a praise and worship session at Evangelical Restoration Church Masoro on Christimas. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana

Believers urged not to miss the real purpose of Christmas

Wednesday, December 25, 2024