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BK Arena witnesses history. RSSB Tigers players celebrate after being crowned 2026 Basketball Africa League (BAL) champions, following a thrilling 90-88 victory over Angola’s Petro de Luanda in the final at BK Arena on Sunday, May 31. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza

PICTORIAL: History, glory and celebration as RSSB Tigers clinch BAL 2026 championship

Monday, June 01, 2026

The newly commissioned police officers march on a parade during the ceremony held at the Police Training School, Gishari in Rwamagana District on Wednesday, May 27. All photos by Dan Gatsinzi

THROUGH THE LENS: Glamour, parade and celebration as Police mark 25th anniversary

Thursday, May 28, 2026

Two Muslims take a selfie during Eid al-Adha celebrations at Kigali Pele Stadium on Wednesday, May 27. The faithful were marking Eid al-Adha, also known as the Feast of Sacrifice, one of Islam’s holiest and most significant festivals. All photos by Craish Bahizi.

PICTORIAL: Colour, faith and joy as Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

President Kagame attended a presidential panel featuring Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Gabonese President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema during the 2026 Africa CEO Forum on Thursday, May 14. Photo by Village Urugwiro

THROUGH THE LENS: How Africa CEO Forum Day 1 unfolded

Friday, May 15, 2026

(L-R) Minister for National Unity and Civic Engagement Jean-Damascène Bizimana, Senate President Francois Xavier Kalinda, and Philibert Gakwenzire, President of IBUKA and other mourners observe a moment of silence in honour of the victims at Rebero Genocide Memorial on Monday, April 13. Photos by Craish BAHIZI.

PICTORIAL: Fallen politicians honoured as mourning week ends

Monday, April 13, 2026

Thousands of mourners observe a moment of silence during a Night Vigil was held in remembrance of the genocide, which claimed more than one million lives in between April and July 1994.

PICTORIAL: How Kwibuka 32 unfolded in Rwanda

Tuesday, April 07, 2026

Rwanda national team players and staff celebrate after a 2–0 victory over Estonia to win the FIFA Series Group A title at Amahoro Stadium on Monday, March 30.

PICTORIAL: Rwanda clinch the FIFA Series 2026 trophy after beating Estonia 2-0

Monday, March 30, 2026

Craig Girdlestone and Professor Judith Evans of London South Bank University at the two-day event held under the theme “Catalysing Green Investment in Africa The UK–Rwanda Climate Partnership.”

PICTORIAL: Rwanda, UK climate talks spotlight cooling solutions and green investment

Thursday, March 26, 2026

Minister Arakwiye greets officials at the UK–Rwanda Climate Partnership Conference aimed at unlocking green finance and scaling climate innovation in Africa, in Kigali on Tuesday, March 24. Photos by Craish Bahizi

PICTORIAL: Rwanda, UK climate experts discuss how to unlock green finance

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

RDF Chief of Defence Staff Gen Mubarakh Muganga interacts with Rwanda Investigation Bureau Secretary General Col. (Rtd) Pacifique Kayigamba Kabanda at Gako in Bugesera District on Monday, March 23. Courtesy

THROUGH THE LENS: Hundreds attend local and central government meeting in Gako

Monday, March 23, 2026

Deputy Speaker of Parliament Sheikh Mussa Fasil Harerimana greets Deputy Ombudsman Abbas Mukama as RDF Chief of Defence Staff, Gen Mubarakh Muganga (2nd Right), looks on during the prayer on Eid al-Fitr at Kigali Pele Stadium on Friday, March 20. All Photos by Craish Bahizi

PICTORIAL: How Eid al-Fitr celebrations unfolded in Kigali

Friday, March 20, 2026

First Lady Jeannette Kagame joins women and residents during Kigali Car Free Day mass sports on Sunday, March 8, as Rwanda marks International Women’s Day under the theme “Empowered Women, Stronger Nation.” Courtesy

PICTORIAL: First Lady joins Car Free Day to celebrate Women’s Day

Sunday, March 08, 2026

President Paul Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame during the diplomatic dinner at Kigali Convention Centre on Friday, March 6. Photo by Village Urugwiro

PICTORIAL: Kagame, First Lady host diplomatic dinner

Saturday, March 07, 2026

President Kagame greets children during Kigali Car Free Day mass sports on Sunday, February 22. Photos by Village Urugwiro

Pictorial: Kagame, First Lady join Kigali residents for Car Free Day

Sunday, February 22, 2026

President Paul Kagame and Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva follow a panel discussion at the 20th edition of Umushyikirano at Kigali Convention Centre on Friday, February 6.

PICTORIAL: How Umushyikirano Day 2 unfolded

Friday, February 06, 2026

Former Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente and Ines Mpambara, Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister share a light moment at the opening of Umushyikirano 2026, at KCC on Thursday, February 5. All photos by Olivier Mugwiza

Day 1: Umushyikirano 2026 in pictures

Thursday, February 05, 2026

President Paul Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame pay tribute to the national heroes at the National Heroes’ Mausoleum in Remera, on Sunday February 1. All photos by Olivier Mugwiza

PICTORIAL: President Kagame, First Lady honour national heroes

Sunday, February 01, 2026

AFC/M23 rebels seen in Goma in February after capturing the city on January 27, 2025. Courtesy

Pictures taken in AFC/M23-held Goma, other areas

Tuesday, January 27, 2026