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Participants during last year’s World Down Syndrome Day event organised by Rwanda Down Syndrome Organisation (RDSO). The organisation aims to create and develop conditions that will enable people with Down syndrome in Rwanda to attain their full potential and thrive. Courtesy photo
Health

Rwanda: Advocates and supporters gather to ‘end stereotypes’ on World Down Syndrome Day

Friday, March 22, 2024
A bride and groom during a wedding ceremony. . Sam Ngendahimana
Law

Legally married at 18: Public reacts to proposed legislation

Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Renowned R&B artiste The Ben and Pamela during their civil wedding. According to the new bill a Rwandan who attains the age of 18 years might be allowed to marry legally.
Law

You could legally marry at 18 in Rwanda, new bill proposes

Monday, March 18, 2024
The proposed amendment aims to tackle the problem of marriages entered into primarily for the acquisition of property. Courtesy
Law

Divorce: New draft law proposes unequal property division

Monday, March 18, 2024
The Dallaire Institute for Children, Peace, and Security is deeply concerned about the deteriorating security situation in northern Nigeria and condemns in the strongest terms the kidnapping of 287 students. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Featured

End grave violations of school children in Nigeria

Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Delegates pose for a photo during the Bank of Kigali's gala dinner for celebrating the International Women's Day at Kigali Convention Centre on Friday, March 8. Courtesy
Featured

[FEATURED] IWD: Bank of Kigali urges women to ‘unleash business potential’ at gala dinner

Monday, March 11, 2024
Jacqueline Niyonzima, a Burundian refugee, during the interview at her Imararungu Bar-Resto. All photos: Craish Bahizi
Business

From vulnerable refugee to thriving hospitality business owner; Jacqueline Niyonzima’s story

Monday, March 11, 2024
Congolese refugees at Kigeme camp, protesting targeted killings of Tutsi, Hema and Banyamulenge communities in eastern DR Congo. All photos Olivier Mugwiza
Crime

[VIDEO] Women’s Day: Congolese refugees appeal for end of violence in DR Congo

Friday, March 08, 2024
International Women's Day 2024.

Sorry! It is still a man’s world! Time to confront the harsh reality of gender inequality in the 21st century

Friday, March 08, 2024
In the last three decades, Rwandan women have played major roles in the nation's journey towards liberation, growth, and sustainability. Olivier Mugwiza
Women

How women in uniform epitomise Rwanda’s journey of resilience, transformation

Friday, March 08, 2024
Congolese refugees in a protest march calling for an end to violence against Banyamulenge, Hema, and Tutsi communities on Wednesday, March 6 at Mahama refugee camp in Kirehe.
Africa

VIDEO: 'Stop Genocide’: Congolese refugees demand peace at home

Wednesday, March 06, 2024
Congolese refugees in Rwanda during a peaceful march in protest of killings of Tutsi, Banyamulenge and Hema communities in eastern DR Congo in Karongi District at Kiziba camp on Monday, March 4. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Africa

VIDEO: Congolese refugees protest killings of Tutsi, Banyamulenge, Hema communities

Monday, March 04, 2024