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Christians seek healing at a waterfall in Nyungwe National Park. Rwanda has closed over 10000 churches that are not meeting minimum standards required by Rwanda Governance Board. Courtesy
Religion

Cultism in Rwanda: Dangerous worship practices spark debate on faith, safety

Thursday, August 22, 2024
The percentage of people holding discriminatory attitudes toward individuals living with HIV has significantly decreased, now hovering around or below 10%.
Health

HIV-related stigma decreases in Rwanda - report

Monday, August 19, 2024
President Paul Kagame addresses new members of parliament, on August 14. Kagame tasked new MPs to eradicate the disorderliness in faith-based organizations. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Religion

Kagame tasks new MPs to end disorder in churches

Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Rwandan gospel artist Israel Mbonyi performed at the Africa Worship Experience Concert at Ulinzi Sports Complex in Nairobi, Kenya. Courtesy
Music

PHOTOS: Israel Mbonyi shines at Nairobi’s ‘Africa Worship Experience Concert’

Sunday, August 11, 2024
The Archbishop of the Anglican Church of Rwanda and Vice Chairman of the Rwanda Interfaith Council (RIC) Laurent Mbanda, during an interview with The New Times on April 3, 2023. Following the closure of over 5,600 places of worship, including 100 cave churches over failing to meet the legal requirements governing faith-based organizations (FBOs) in Rwanda, on Tuesday, August 6, the Archbishop Mbanda said that “We knew what to do. But we relaxed”. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza.
Religion

Interfaith Council leader says churches ‘knew what to do’

Tuesday, August 06, 2024
Domus Pacis Parish catholic church in Huye is among the over 5,600 churches that have been closed during the ongoing inspection countrywide. Courtesy
Religion

Over 5,600 churches shut down over non-compliance

Monday, August 05, 2024
One of hundreds of churches that have been closed by Rwanda Governance Board for not meeting required standards after the inspection on Thursday, August 1. Courtesy.
Religion

Closure of non-compliant faith-based organisations: What are the essential requirements?

Friday, August 02, 2024
Rwanda Governance Board and local leaders closed down 185 churches over not meeting the requisite standards in Musanze District. Courtesy
Religion

Nearly 200 non-compliant churches in Musanze shut down in fresh crackdown

Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Candidates do the 2023-2024 Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) during the launch at Groupe Scolaire Gisozi in Gasabo District, on July 8.
Education

PHOTOS: Minister launches PLE, says eligible students will be facilitated to vote

Monday, July 08, 2024
A cave where John the Baptist is said to have lived in the wilderness close to River Jordan. It is one of the religious tourist attractions in Jordan.
Tourism

PHOTOS: Rwanda keen to learn from Jordan’s faith-based, heritage tourism

Monday, July 08, 2024
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Kwibuka

Rwandans in Botswana commemorate Genocide Against Tutsi

Sunday, June 16, 2024
The newly elected Mufti of Rwanda, Sheikh Musa Sindayigaya delivers remarks on Sunday, May 26. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Religion

Who is Sheikh Musa Sindayigaya, the new Mufti of Rwanda?

Monday, May 27, 2024