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The Archbishop of the Anglican Church of Rwanda and Vice Chairman of the Rwanda Interfaith Council (RIC) Laurent Mbanda, during an interview with The New Times on April 3, 2023. Following the closure of over 5,600 places of worship, including 100 cave churches over failing to meet the legal requirements governing faith-based organizations (FBOs) in Rwanda, on Tuesday, August 6, the Archbishop Mbanda said that “We knew what to do. But we relaxed”. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza.
Religion

Interfaith Council leader says churches ‘knew what to do’

Tuesday, August 06, 2024
Mpox – an infectious disease caused by the monkeypox virus.
Health

Understanding mpox: Symptoms, transmission, prevention and more

Tuesday, August 06, 2024
Domus Pacis Parish catholic church in Huye is among the over 5,600 churches that have been closed during the ongoing inspection countrywide. Courtesy
Religion

Over 5,600 churches shut down over non-compliance

Monday, August 05, 2024
Rwanda National Police arrested 22 people including drivers, for modifying or disconnecting the devices. Courtesy
Crime

Over 20 Kigali drivers arrested for modifying vehicle speed governors

Saturday, August 03, 2024
Mpox, formerly called monkeypox, is a viral infection and can be deadly. Rwanda confirmed two cases of mpox on Saturday, July 27, the first outbreak of the infection in the country.
Health

Rwanda ‘well-prepared’ to handle mpox outbreak, says health official

Saturday, July 27, 2024
A residential home destroyed by a fire outbreak in Rubavu town on July 24. All photos by Germain Nsanzimana
Environment

Emergency Ministry warns of fire outbreaks during dry season

Friday, July 26, 2024
Chimwemwe Chamdimba, the head of African Medicines Regulatory Harmonisation (AMRH) programme, delivers remarks at a capacity-building workshop in Kigali on June 27, 2024. Courtesy photo
Health

Strengthening Africa's health systems: Insights from NEPAD's top official on medicines regulatory programme

Saturday, July 06, 2024
L-R: Aurelie Uwimana (Kirehe), Lilian Ishimwe (Rutsiro), Peter Ndayisaba (Musanze), and Steven Gisa (Ines-Ruhengeri University). Courtesy photos.
Security

Are Rwandan youth ready to answer the call of duty?

Friday, July 05, 2024
President Paul Kagame addresses thousands of Rwandans and friends of Rwanda during the celebration of 30 years of Liberation. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Rwanda

Kwibohora 30: Kagame's Liberation Day speech

Thursday, July 04, 2024
President Paul Kagame joined thousands of Rwandans and friends of Rwanda gathered at the newly renovated ultramodern 45,000 seater Amahoro stadium to mark 30 years of Liberation. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Politics

Kagame says Rwanda won’t be absent in face of humanitarian crisis

Thursday, July 04, 2024
AOS Chief Human Resource Officer, Rita Kamanzi.
Featured

Liberation Day: AOS celebrates digital progress in Rwanda, vows to bolster data protection, public safety

Thursday, July 04, 2024
All people were evacuated safely after a fire incident happened at Makuza Peace Place in Kigali’s Central Business District on Wednesday, July 3.
Security

Police: No person harmed by fire incident at Makuza Peace Plaza

Wednesday, July 03, 2024