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APR FC secured third place finish in CECAFA Kagame Cup 2025 in Tanzania. The tournament is among four CECAFA competitions which will take place in Rwanda in 2026. Photo courtesy
Football

Rwanda to host four CECAFA tournaments in packed 2026

Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Luxury Fragrance Retailer Dzetshal marked International Women’s Day by launching its “Gift Her Confidence” initiative at Sherrie Silver Foundation in Nyamirambo, Kigali. Courtesy
Featured

‘Gift Her Confidence’: Dzetshal marks Women’s Day with support for girls

Tuesday, March 10, 2026
The Minister of Gender and Family Promotion, Consolée Uwimana, delivering Rwanda’s national statement, at the 70th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) on Monday, March 9,
Rwanda

New York: Gender minister highlights Rwanda's progress in women's access to justice, leadership

Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Dr. Isabelle Mukagatare; Head of Department of Biomedical Services at Rwanda Biomedical Centre during the interview (L), Dr Mukagatare interacts with a Lab technician at RBC. Photos: Emmanuel Dushimimana
Women

Rejected, but not defeated: How one woman helped build Rwanda’s diagnostic systems

Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Rwanda has started using a new human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, Gardasil 9, in four districts to broaden protection against virus types that cause cervical cancer. Courtesy
Rwanda

Cervical cancer: Rwanda rolls out new HPV vaccine

Monday, March 09, 2026
Marthe Mukantwri works as service care staff at La Croix du Sud Hospital in Remera, better known to many Kigali residents as Kwa Nyirinkwaya. Photo by Kellya Keza
Health

How a former patient became a trusted face of hospital care

Monday, March 09, 2026
Rwandan women during the celebration of the International Women' s Day on March 8. Courtesy

Leave the roses for Valentine's, today is Women’s Day

Sunday, March 08, 2026
As the world struggles to meet UN Sustainable Development Goals on education and gender equality, China’s experience offers a potent blueprint.

How educating girls became a cornerstone of China’s progress

Sunday, March 08, 2026
UN Women Acting Country Representative to Rwanda, Tikikel Tadele Alemu. Photo: UN Women Rwanda

Upholding women’s rights and justice: The pathway to equality, unity and prosperity

Sunday, March 08, 2026
Diane Ishimwe began cycling as a teenager, few girls in Rwanda were taking part in the sport.
Women

Diane Ishimwe: Woman who found her passion coaching young cyclists

Sunday, March 08, 2026
Creatives kick off a Friday broadcast at Royal FM during a past edition of the Ahanad Takeover series. The event returns this Friday with performances at Maison Noire. COURTESY.
Showbiz

Your weekend in Kigali: Events you shouldn’t miss

Friday, March 06, 2026
“Beyond the Clouds,” was screened March 5 at the Chinese Embassy in Kigali as part of activities leading up to International Women’s Day on March 8.
Cinema

The teacher who changed thousands of girls’ lives, & the film that brought her story to Kigali

Friday, March 06, 2026