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Hundreds of Rwandan pilgrims, during the annual Uganda Martyrs Day celebrations taking place on June 3 at the Catholic Shrine of Namugongo in Kampala.
Religion

Hundreds of Rwandan pilgrims join Uganda Martyrs Day celebrations in Namugongo

Monday, June 02, 2025
70 Muslim pilgrims from Rwanda including 15 foreign residents living in Rwanda departed from Kigali. Another eight pilgrims will depart on Thursday. Photos by Kellya Keza
Religion

Muslim pilgrims from Rwanda, Benin take direct RwandAir flights to Mecca

Wednesday, May 28, 2025
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Religion

Kigali to Mecca: Mufti Sindayigaya on what Muslims should expect at Hajj 2025

Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Clerics lead a monthly prayer known as Kwa Yezu Nyirimpuhwe in Ruhango District. Rwanda Governance Board temporarily suspended the Catholic monthly and annual prayer gatherings at the shrine, on May 17, citing concerns over public safety following reports of incidents of overcrowding and injuries. Courtesy
Religion

RGB boss speaks out on suspension of Kwa Yezu Nyirimpuhwe gatherings

Monday, May 19, 2025
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Belgium's DR Congo Complex: The delusion of relevance

Friday, May 02, 2025
Cardinal Antoine Kambanda (front), the Archbishop of Kigali, will participate in the papal conclave to elect a new Pope. Courtesy
Religion

One cardinal, eight bishops: Pope Francis’ legacy in Rwanda

Friday, April 25, 2025
Delegates during religious journalism conference in Nairobi on April 16. Courtesy
Religion

Whose faith makes news: The politics of religion in African media

Saturday, April 19, 2025
The Muslim community in Rwanda has unveiled significant reforms for the 2025 Holy Pilgrimage (Hajj). Craish Bahizi
Religion

Muslim community announces reforms for 2025 holy pilgrimage

Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Aliko Dangote, Africa's wealthiest person,
Africa

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Monday, September 09, 2024
An artistic impression of the proposed Kibeho basilica in Nyaruguru District. File
Religion

Rwf3.5 billion required to expand Kibeho holy land sanctuary

Sunday, August 18, 2024
The City of Kigali has been ranked third on the list of travellers’ favourite African cities in 2024. File
Tourism

Kigali ranks third favourite African city for travellers

Thursday, July 11, 2024
Rwandan priests say a prayer at the spot where it is claimed that Jesus was baptised.
Religion

Visiting Jesus’ baptism site

Thursday, July 04, 2024