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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

The construction of a modernized and expanded Ruhengeri Referral Hospital is set to begin in May, 2026. Photos by Germain Nsanzimana

Construction of new Ruhengeri Hospital to begin in May - official

Friday, March 20, 2026

Medics at the opening of modern intensive care unit (ICU) rooms and operation theatres at Kibungo Level Two Teaching Hospital.

Ngoma: Residents welcome new ICU, operation rooms at Kibungo Hospital

Friday, March 20, 2026

The Minister of Health, Dr Sabin Nsanzimana (2nd L) while appearing before the parliamentary Committee on Governance and Gender Affairs on Thursday, March 19.

Govt mulls establishing health posts in schools

Friday, March 20, 2026

Milleire Batamuriza, the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Gender and Family Promotion, addresses members of political party forum. Courtesy

Political parties, gender ministry exchange on ways end issues affecting the family

Friday, March 20, 2026

Local visitors during a guided tour of Buhanga Eco-Park. Sam Ngendahimana

Musanze: Forest near Gihanga’s residence now a cultural heritage site

Friday, March 20, 2026

Chuck Norris, the former martial arts champion and 1980s action-film hero who fought the bad guys in Code of Silence, Missing in Action and The Delta Force and upheld the law in the TV series Walker, Texas Ranger, died.

American actor Chuck Norris dies at 86

Friday, March 20, 2026

People with disabilities and the elderly are receiving support to register for the new digital national ID, from their home. Photo by Kellya Keza

People with disabilities can register for digital IDs at home

Friday, March 20, 2026

Minister of Justice and Attoney General Emmanuel Ugirashebuja presents Rwanda's statement during hearing in The Hague in a dispute between Rwanda and the United Kingdom over an unimplemented asylum agreement. on Wednesday, March 18. Courtesy

Rwanda challenges UK’s ‘common sense’ claim on unpaid MEDP funds

Friday, March 20, 2026

Minister Sabin Nsanzimana while appearing before the Parliamentary Committee on Governance and Gender Affairs, responding to concerns raised in the 20242025 report by the Rwanda Governance Board.

Health minister explains malaria drug resistance in Kigali

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

A flooded residential area in May 2023 in Rwanda. Districts in Western and Northern provinces are expected to receive heavier rains towards the end of March. Courtesy

Western, Northern provinces to get heavier rains in late March

Friday, March 20, 2026

In Ndego Sector, Kayonza District, winds damaged seven classrooms at EP Amahoro and a church. Courtesy

Rain kills two children, destroys over 30 hectares of crops

Friday, March 20, 2026

UNICEF’s West and Central Africa Regional Director, Gilles Fagninou, and his delegation meet with AFCM23 political coordinator Corneille Nangaa and his deputy Bertrand Bisimwa in Goma. Courtesy

UNICEF official visits Goma after drone attack that killed humanitarian worker

Friday, March 20, 2026

King Faisal Hospital has performed Rwanda’s first minimally invasive operation to replace a damaged valve in the heart, a procedure that helps restore normal blood flow. Courtesy

King Faisal performs first minimally invasive heart surgery

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

An ophthalmologist screens a patient at Masaka Hospital. Minister of Health Sabin Nsanzimana told MPs that the number of specialist healthcare workers in Rwanda has increased since 2023. Photo Bahizi.

Govt scales up specialist doctors, shifts focus to eye, dental care

Friday, March 20, 2026

Central Bank Governor Soraya Hakuziyaremye and her deputy Nick Barigye after presenting the Monetary Policy and Financial Stability Statement.Photo by Dan Gatsinzi

Digital fraud cases in financial sector drop 40% — BNR

Friday, March 20, 2026

Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) Spokesperson Brig Gen Ronald Rwivanga said the construction of the university is already underway in Bumbogo, Gasabo District in Kigali. Courtesy

RDF spokesperson outlines plan for National Defence University

Friday, March 20, 2026