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A visitor at Kigali Genocide Memorial. By introducing racial ideology, census classification, and ethnic identity cards, Belgian colonial rule transformed Rwanda’s social categories into permanent political identities. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

Rwanda in a troubled neighbourhood: How colonial engineering shaped different destinies in the Great Lakes

Wednesday, February 04, 2026
Fifi Raya performing at Icyumba Cya Rap concert at Zaria Court Kigali on December 26, 2025. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Music

Fifi Raya on what it means to be a female rapper in Rwanda

Wednesday, February 04, 2026
Valens Rwamukwaya.
People

Longtime TV cameraman Rwamukwaya dies at 69

Tuesday, February 03, 2026
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Olivier Nduhungirehe has condemned the persistent denial and minimisation of the genocide by groups in France. File
Kwibuka

Nduhungirehe calls out Genocide denial narratives ahead of Kwibuka

Tuesday, February 03, 2026
Representatives of youth volunteers from the City of Kigali visit the National Heroes Mausoleum in Remera on February 2. Courtesy
Rwanda

Youth volunteers reflect on patriotism during visit to Heroes Mausoleum

Tuesday, February 03, 2026
RSSB CEO, Regis Rugemanshuro delivers his remarks during the 30th Africa Social Security Association Governing Council. He underscored the importance of African-led solutions to strengthen social security systems. Courtesy
Featured

Featured: RSSB deepens focus on member benefits as Africa’s pension funds unite

Tuesday, February 03, 2026
A motorcycle taxi passenger pays the fare via mobile money in Kigali. Photo by Craish BAHIZI

What Rwanda’s new digital payment system means for your money

Tuesday, February 03, 2026
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs Permanent Secretary Clementine Mukeka and Brazil’s Ambassador to Rwanda Irene Vida Gala during a consultation meeting in Kigali on October 9, 2025. Courtesy

Brazil and Rwanda: Deepening partnerships, expanding horizons

Tuesday, February 03, 2026
President Kagame and First Lady, senior government officials, leaders of the military and police, diplomats, and family members of the honoured heroes at the National Heroes’ Mausoleum. Olivier Mugwiza
Editorial

Heroes do not emerge only during wartime

Monday, February 02, 2026
Thousands attended the concert at the Kigali Conference and Exhibition Village (Camp Kigali) in honour of Rwandan heroes. Olivier Mugwiza
Music

Artistes honour Rwandan heroes at youth-filled concert

Monday, February 02, 2026
At the National Heroes Mausoleum in Remera stands a tomb without a name or remains known as the Unknown Soldier. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Rwanda

The story behind Rwanda’s unknown soldier

Monday, February 02, 2026
The Minister of National Unity and Civic Engagement, Jean-Damascène Bizimana joins a traditional ballet at the National Heroes Concert on Saturday, January 31. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Rwanda

Heroism today means hard work, integrity - Minister Bizimana

Sunday, February 01, 2026