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 Joan Mbabazi
Joan Mbabazi
A woman fetching water at a borehole in Kirehe.Currently nearly 420 million Africans still lack basic drinking water today, or one in three inhabitants and 780 million people. Craish Bahizi
Africa
420 million Africans still lack basic drinking water, continent seeks solutions
Participants of the International Forum of Professional Women for Water, Sanitation and Environment in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire.
Women
African women urged to opt for positions in water, sanitation and environment sector
Journalists that attended the training on water and sanitation posing for a group photo with some of AFWA heads.
Health
Take lead in awareness on water and sanitation, journalists told
Some of the journalists that attended the training during a group discussion
Africa
African Journalists form network on clean water  
Officials pose for a group photo during the launch. The Public sector is urged to participate in projects aimed to boost Rwanda’s climate action plan.
Featured
FEATURED: Applications to fund climate change projects start
Gospel singer Sam Ribasira. Courtesy photo.
Music
Gospel music shouldn’t be a business—gospel singer Rwibasira
Marlon Weir
Society
How do Rwandans perceive Valentine’s Day?
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Rwanda
VOX POP: How they perceive Valentine’s day
Benoit Ndajimana during a presentation. He has created an environment for young people to learn about sexual and reproductive health albeit through a card game. Courtesy
People
25-year-old on card game that makes sexual health discussions fun and informative
Gislain Mugisha (below left) and some of the guests that attended the art exhibition. Courtesy photo.
Art
Pen artist portrays mental health issues in art exhibition
 Apostle Grace Lubega during a healing session  at the long awaited Rwanda Revival Conference that saw a multitude of believers from Rwanda and neighbouring countries flock BK Arena on February 4. All Photo by Dan Kwizera Gatsinzi
How Rwanda Revival Conference went down
Some of the beneficiaries during a liquid soap-making training. Courtesy photos
People
Activist on initiative to help families progress, society’s duty to end GBV
Late Maj Gen Fred Rwigema's tomb that  is painted in white on the right at the upper part of the mausoleum at Remera. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda
What can youth pick from Rwanda’s heroes?
Credia Umuhire Ruzigana, the co-founder of Imanzi Creations, a firm that creates inspiring stories for children and Rwandan youth. Courtesy
Women
Rwandan entrepreneur shines in African women's business competition
Six ways in which one outfit can be worn. Courtesy photos
People
Multi-entrepreneur on training deprived women to reach their own potential 
L-R: Romeo Niyigena and Henry Munyaneza. Both artists have art exhibitions scheduled for February. Courtesy photos.
Art
Upcoming art exhibitions to look out for soon
Aline Mukamusoni and some of her beaded craft. Courtesy photos.
Fashion
Upcoming fashion designer on beading her craft
Rwandan filmmaker Jonas Munyaneza,the 29-year-old recollects developing a passion for filmmaking at a tender age. Courtesy. Photo by Joan Mbabazi
Cinema
Tales of a struggling filmmaker

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