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Cardinal Antoine Kambanda delivered a message on peace at Saint Michel Cathedral in Kigali.
Religion

Messages of peace, hope and faith as believers welcome 2026

Thursday, January 01, 2026
Thousands of Kigali residents turned up to celebrate the New Year 2026 at the Kigali Convention Centre public square. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Rwanda

Rwandans usher in the New Year with hope, reflection

Thursday, January 01, 2026
Some described 2025 as a year marked by victories, worries, laughter, and tears, explaining that while some prayers were answered, others are still unanswered.

PICTORIAL: Believers usher in the New Year in prayer and praise

Thursday, January 01, 2026
Residents take pictures of fireworks during the celebration of the New Year 2024. Photo by Craish BAHIZI

Festive season: Do we have to reschedule our joy for the white saviour?

Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Maj Gen Sylvain Ekenge, the former FARDC spokesperson, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Affairs and Development Cooperation, and Olivier Nduhungirehe, Rwanda's Foreign Affairs Minister.

Silence and indifference are enablers of Genocide

Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Major General Paul Kagame briefing Rwanda Patriotic Army soldiers during the Liberation War in 1990s. File

The Rwandans who saved Rwanda

Sunday, December 28, 2025
Cardinal Antoine Kambanda leads Holy Communion during a Christmas Mass at St Michel Cathedral, urging believers to reflect on their faith and personal lives. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Religion

Churches across Kigali host packed Christmas day services

Friday, December 26, 2025
Boxing Day, marked annually on December 26, is a public holiday in Rwanda, offering families time to rest, travel, or visit relatives after Christmas. 
Religion

Boxing Day: The history and meaning behind the holiday

Friday, December 26, 2025
Members of community saving groups during a meeting to collect their contribution. Sam Ngendahimana
Religion

How rural communities keep Christmas rooted in sharing, faith and togetherness

Thursday, December 25, 2025
Cardinal Antoine Kambanda, Archbishop of Kigali, Bishop Louis Kabayiza of the Anglican Diocese of Shyogwe, Senior Pastor Isaie Ndayizeye of the Association of Pentecostal Churches in Rwanda (ADEPR)
Religion

What faith leaders say about the festive season

Wednesday, December 24, 2025
Police spokesperson in the City of Kigali CIP Wellars Gahonzire warned that the festive period often comes with a rise in excessive alcohol consumption.
Security

Police steps up measures to boost road safety during festive season

Wednesday, December 24, 2025
Believers take part in a praise and worship session during Christmas services at Evangelical Restoration Church Masoro in 2024. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana.
Religion

A guide to Christmas church services across Kigali

Wednesday, December 24, 2025