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Former Rwanda Governance Board CEO, Usta Kaitesi, the current State Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, interacts with religious leaders (from Left), Pastor Isaie Ndayizeye, the leader of ADEPR, Archbishop Laurent Mbanda of the Anglican Church of Rwanda and Sheikh Musa Sindayigaya, the Mufti of Rwanda and Cardinal Antoine Kambanda of the Catholic Church. All photos by Olivier Mugwiza

PICTORIAL: How Umushyikirano Day 2 unfolded

Friday, February 06, 2026
Olivier Nduhungirehe. PHOTO BY OLIVIER MUGWIZA
Rwanda

A look back at Rwanda's position in the world

Friday, February 06, 2026
Residents of Gisagara follow Umushyikirano on Thursday, February 5. Courtesy
Politics

Umushyikirano: Rwandans weigh in on progress, what needs to change

Friday, February 06, 2026
A view of Nasho solar-powered irrigation scheme in Kirehe District. According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources, more than 74,000 hectares of land are currently irrigated, against a target of over 132,000 hectares by 2029. File
Politics

How Umushyikirano drives accountability and delivers impact

Friday, February 06, 2026
Brig Gen Ezechiel Gakwerere of the genocidal militia FDLR and some members captured by M23 at the handover event in Rubavu District on Saturday, March 1, 2025. Photo Germain Nsanzimana

Stop calling them remnants: the FDLR is a political-ideological system

Thursday, February 05, 2026
Former Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente and Ines Mpambara, Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister share a light moment at the opening of Umushyikirano 2026, at KCC on Thursday, February 5. All photos by Olivier Mugwiza

Day 1: Umushyikirano 2026 in pictures

Thursday, February 05, 2026
The New Times
Politics

Diaspora reflect on Umushyikirano’s 20-year legacy

Thursday, February 05, 2026
A woman shares her views during the 19th edition of Umushyikirano. From February 5, Rwanda will host the 20th National Dialogue Council at the Kigali Convention Centre. File

Beyond access: Rwanda’s experiment in citizen power

Thursday, February 05, 2026
Panelists engage in a discussion during the 2024 Umushyikirano edition. Photos: Courtesy.
Rwanda

Umushyikirano: Over 80% of 2024 resolutions implemented, says minister

Tuesday, February 03, 2026
The National Dialogue Council was last held in January 2024 and brought together about 1,500 delegates from government, private sector, civil society and Rwandans in the Diaspora among others. Courtesy
Rwanda

Umushyikirano returns after one-year break

Thursday, January 29, 2026
Secondary school students during an interactive session with author Charles Mutaganzwa to discuss his book.
Education

Students welcome Kagame’s insights, lessons highlighted in new book

Sunday, January 25, 2026
Banyamulenge civilians flee Uvira following the withdrawal of AFC/M23 from the city. Courtesy
Africa

Human rights violations on rise in Uvira after AFC/M23 pullout – activist

Friday, January 23, 2026