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Muslims around the world will celebrate Eid al-Fitr on Friday, May 20. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Religion

Eid al-Fitr: How muslims celebrate the end of Ramadan

Friday, March 20, 2026
Every year, on March 20, the world celebrates World Oral Health Day. This year’s theme is, “A Happy Mouth is a Happy Life'.

A happy mouth is a happy life

Friday, March 20, 2026
Marthe Paauwe, Chief Executive Officer of MoneyPhone interacts with Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva and other officials while visiting MoneyPhone stand at Inclusive FinTech Forum in Kigali. Courtesy
Featured

Prime Minister visits MoneyPhone’s booth as fintech unlocks digital loans for unbanked farmers

Thursday, March 19, 2026
Some of the 266 genocide convicts, including 101 women, who completed a month-long reintegration programme attend the closing ceremony in Nyamagabe. Photo Courtesy.
Featured

Over 260 Genocide convicts complete unity and resilience course ahead of release

Thursday, March 19, 2026
Former FARDC spokesperson Maj Gen Sylvain Ekenge made statements targeting Tutsi women and families, repeating long-discredited narratives historically associated with ethnic hatred. Courtesy

The Congolese government and its conflict narrative about Rwanda

Thursday, March 19, 2026
Children during a Kinyarwanda lesson at Groupe Scolaire Camp Kigali. File

The polyglot generation is redefining culture, identity, and opportunity

Thursday, March 19, 2026
Kigali Fight Night will take place at the Kigali Convention Centre on Saturday, March 28. File

Kigali Fight Night returns, features regional boxing talent

Wednesday, March 18, 2026
President of Burundi Evariste Ndayishimiye meets with a group of Banyamulenge men at the State House in Burundi. Courtesy

President Ndayishimiye and Banyamulenge actors

Wednesday, March 18, 2026
A busy business centre near Kiziba Refugee Camp. Photo by Germain Nsanzimana
Business

Karongi: Small businesses offer hope to Congolese refugees

Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Minister of Justice and Attoney General Emmanuel Ugirashebuja presents Rwanda's statement during hearing in The Hague on Wednesday, March 18. Courtesy

Minister Ugirashebuja’s statement during Rwanda-UK arbitration proceedings

Wednesday, March 18, 2026
WASAC technician tries to fix a water pipe at Kanombe in Kigali. 67 old pipelines in 11 districts are being upgraded, officials said on Tuesday, March 17.FILE
Rwanda

Dozens of old pipelines to be upgraded to end water shortages

Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Minister of Justice and Attoney General Emmanuel Ugirashebuja during hearing in The Hague in a dispute between Rwanda and the United Kingdom over an unimplemented asylum agreement on Wednesday, March 18. Courtesy
International

Rwanda-UK dispute: Justice minister makes case for Rwanda as arbitration hearing opens

Wednesday, March 18, 2026