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The Case of Bashambo and Babanda. Kibanda, Mashira’s son, became the forefather of the Babanda clan.

Demystifying the myth of settlers vs natives: The Case of Bashambo and Babanda

Tuesday, October 22, 2024
The World Health Organization (WHO) has certified Egypt as malaria-free, marking a significant public health milestone for a country with more than 100 million inhabitants. 
Health

WHO declares Egypt malaria-free after 'historic' achievement

Sunday, October 20, 2024
The Grand Egyptian Museum on Tuesday announced trial operations of its Main Galleries, starting from Oct. 16, 2024, offering visitors an exclusive preview of twelve exhibition halls with artifacts spanning from prehistoric times to the Roman era. This trial phase is part of the museum's ongoing efforts to ensure a seamless visitor experience ahead of its official opening. (Xinhua/Sui Xiankai)
Africa

Grand Egyptian Museum starts trial operation of 12 main galleries

Wednesday, October 16, 2024
A view of artist's impression of Nyabugogo wetland that is set to be revamped. Fishing ponds are set to be established as part of the $80 million rehabilitation of five wetlands in Kigali. Courtesy
Environment

Fishing to feature in five Kigali wetlands after $27m rehabilitation

Tuesday, October 15, 2024
The Minister of State for Youth and Arts, Sandrine Umutoni speaks at the the second edition of Africa Cinema Summit taking place in Accra, Ghana on Tuesday, October 8.
Cinema

Minister Umutoni calls for stronger collaboration in African cinema industry

Wednesday, October 09, 2024
Inyambo, Rwanda’s popular long-horned royal cows, that were recently reintroduced to Bigogwe. Courtesy
Culture

Inyambo back to Bigogwe 50 years later —What does it mean for tourism, culture?

Tuesday, October 08, 2024
Princess Nyirarucyaba was the firstborn of Rwanda's founding father, Gihanga, and her mother was Nyamususa, daughter of Jeni.

The Legacy of Princess Nyirarucyaba, Rwanda’s first daughter and pioneer of cattle domestication

Thursday, September 26, 2024
Nyanza Cultural village among the projects to boost cultural tourism
Tourism

Eight multi billion projects that will boost cultural tourism in Nyanza

Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Rwandans considered themselves siblings until colonial scholars concocted the myth of the Ibimanuka, who supposedly brought various aspects of civilization to the land's original inhabitants, the Abasangwabutaka.

Debunking the myth: The true origins of Ibimanuka vs Abasangwabutaka in Rwanda

Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Students search for books to read at Kigali Public Library

Five inspirational reads for the weekend

Friday, August 23, 2024
Different historians wrote that Rwanda, as a nation originated from Gasabo.

Retracing the true story of Rwanda's origins

Wednesday, August 14, 2024
On Friday August 2, Rwandans celebrated Umuganura, the Feast of Harvest and Thanksgiving. Photo by Willy Mucyo

Free culture from the past and bring it into the present

Tuesday, August 06, 2024