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One of many artworks that are being showcased during an art exhibition dubbed ‘Murubuto’ at Envision Art Gallery in Kigali. Courtesy
Art

‘Murubuto’ exhibition explores heritage, emotions and expressions

Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Burundi President Evariste Ndayishimiye. The CNDD-FDD's purpose in closing the border with Rwanda and sending soldiers and militiamen to DR Congo is no longer to be hidden.

It’s time the world stopped tiptoeing around Burundi’s primitive politics

Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Philippa Kibugu founder of Breast Cancer initiative East Africa speaks on breast self examination during an awareness campaign in Kigali. File

Bringing cancer awareness to the workplace

Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Residents of Nyagatare district during RBC’s 10-day campaign to raise awareness about HIV prevention, especially among the youth. Photo: Courtesy.
Rwanda

A look at PrEP and PEP in Rwanda’s HIV prevention efforts

Wednesday, May 22, 2024
As part of BAL4HER day, the league will, on May 29, bring together 100 young female professionals interested in careers in sports to take part in a basketball clinic, VIP game-day experience and workshop.
Basketball

BAL to host youth development workshops in Kigali

Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Gospel artiste Chryso Ndasingwa during his Wahozeho album launch in a fully attended show at BK Arena on May 5. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Music

What’s behind Rwanda’s emerging gospel music takeover?

Monday, May 20, 2024
National Electoral Commission (NEC), headquarters in Kigali. Officials on Monday, May 20 told journalists that the number of candidates not affiliated with any political party has so far reached to 30 candidates. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Elections

Elections: More independent candidates eye seats in parliament

Monday, May 20, 2024
Social Democratic Party (PSD) Secretary-General Jean-Chrysostome Ngabitsinze submitting the list of his party’s candidates to National Electoral Commission (NEC) Chairperson Oda Gasinzigwa, on Monday, May 20. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Elections

PSD fields 66 candidates for parliamentary elections

Monday, May 20, 2024
Parents with their children at an ECD centre in Kibimba village, Ngoma District. All photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured

[FEATURED] Transforming communities: Impact of USAID Gikuriro Kuri Bose on child nutrition, family well-being in Rwanda

Monday, May 20, 2024
Jeanine Munyeshuli, the Minister of State for Public Investments and Resource Mobilization, and Makhtar Diop, the Managing Director of the International Finance Corporation, signing an agreement in Kigali on May 16. Courtesy
Economy

IFC, Rwanda sign five deals to support private sector

Monday, May 20, 2024
The Social Democratic Party (PSD) top leaders during the party's meeting on Sunday May 19. PSD has approved a list of 67 candidates for July parliamentary elections.
Politics

PSD approves 67 candidates for parliamentary elections

Sunday, May 19, 2024
This photo taken with a mobile phone on May 19, 2024 shows a view of Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). An "attempted coup" in Kinshasa was suppressed on Sunday by defense and security forces, said Sylvain Ekenge, spokesperson for the Congolese army. (Str/Xinhua)
Africa

"Attempted coup" in Kinshasa suppressed - DR Congo army

Sunday, May 19, 2024