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Naomie Nishimwe, Miss Rwanda 2020 and red carpet host, shares the spotlight with Sherrie Silver during the inaugural Silver Gala at Kigali Convention Centre on Saturday, September 7. All photos by Willy Mucyo
IN PICTURES: How the glamorous Silver Gala unfolded
Monday, September 09, 2024
President Paul Kagame welcomes Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente after taking oath of office. PM Ngirente who was reappointed by President Paul Kagame, took oath on Wednesday, August 14, coinciding with the swearing-in of new members of parliament. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
THROUGH PICTURES: How swearing-in of new MPs unfolded
Thursday, August 15, 2024
President Paul Kagame and King Mswati III share a light moment at Village Urugwiro on Tuesday, August 13. The King held a tête-à-tête with President Kagame and they graced the signing of four cooperation agreements that include Defence, Police Cooperation, Correction Service and Visa Exemption for holders of Diplomatic and Service Passports. Photos by Village Urugwiro.
PICTORIAL: King Mswati's visit in pictures
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Rwanda Defence Force armed guard during the parade at the inauguration ceremony at Amahoro National Stadium on Sunday, August 11. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi and Olivier Mugwiza
PICTORIAL: Pomp and glamour as Kagame is sworn in
Sunday, August 11, 2024
Ismail Omar Guelleh, President of Djibouti is welcomed by Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente at the airport for attending President Kagame's inauguration Ceremony on Sunday August 11 at Amahoro Stadium. Courtesy
IN PICTURES: Heads of State attend the Presidential Inauguration
Saturday, August 10, 2024
President Kagame casts his vote in the presidential and parliamentary elections at SOS Kagugu polling station in Kinyinya, Gasabo District on Monday, July 15. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
THROUGH PICTURES: How voting in Rwanda unfolded  
Monday, July 15, 2024
Rwanda Defence Force and Rwanda National Police senior officers during the 30th Liberation anniversary celebrations on Thursday, July 4. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi.
THROUGH THE LENS: How Kwibohora 30 celebrations unfolded at Amahoro Stadium
Thursday, July 04, 2024
An aerial view of Kigali Business District in Nyarugenge District, after 30 years of the Liberation of Rwanda. The celebrations mark the triumph of the RPF-Inkotanyi and its armed wing RPA over the genocidal regime that orchestrated and executed the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. File
PICTORIAL: A look at Kigali’s changing landscape 30 years later
Thursday, July 04, 2024
President Paul Kagame and CAF President Patrice Motsepe address thousands of football fans during the inauguration of the newly revamped Amahoro Stadium on Monday, July 1. All photos by Olivier Mugwiza
IN PICTURES: Kagame inaugurates Amahoro Stadium
Monday, July 01, 2024
One of thousands of residents during the launch of the RPF Inkotanyi's presidential campaign in Busogo, Musanze District, on Saturday, June 22. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
IN PICTURES: How presidential candidates, political parties launched their electoral campaigns on Day 1
Sunday, June 23, 2024
RPF Inkotanyi flag-bearer, President Paul Kagame greets thousands of residents during the launch of the presidential campaign in Busogo, Musanze District, on Saturday, June 22.
THROUGH PICTURES: How RPF Inkotanyi presidential campaign Day 1 unfolded
Saturday, June 22, 2024
Captain Ian Kagame (c) and teammates celebrate with their supporters as the Republican Guard team won the third straight RDF Liberation Cup tournament after defeating BMTC Nasho 3-0 in the 2024 final match at Kigali Pele stadium on Sunday, June 16. Photos by Craish Bahizi
IN PICTURES: How Republican Guard secured third consecutive title victory
Monday, June 17, 2024
The Rwanda Defence Force Chief of Defence Staff, Gen Mubarakh Muganga (L) and former Mufti of Rwanda Salim Hitimana during the morning prayer to celebrate Eid al-Adha at Kigali Pele stadium on Sunday, June 16. All photos by Craish Bahizi
THROUGH PICTURES: How Eid Al-Adha celebrations unfolded
Sunday, June 16, 2024
A group of participants posing for a photo after their run for peace at Kigali International Peace Marathon on Sunday, June 9. The 19th edition of the race attracted 10,183 athletes from 35 countries. All photos by Dan Gatsinzi
THROUGH PICTURES: What you missed at Kigali International Peace Marathon
Sunday, June 09, 2024
Cardinal Antoine Kambanda and Minister of Education Gaspard Twagirayezu join students to cut a cake during Lycee de Kigali's celebration of golden jubilee on Saturday, June 8. Photos by Christianne Murengerantwari
IN PICTURES: Glamour as Lycée de Kigali marks golden Jubilee
Saturday, June 08, 2024
Professor Dong-Sup Yoon hands over the Honorary Doctorate to President Paul Kagame in South Korea, on Wednesday, June 5. Photo by Village Urugwiro
PHOTOS: Korean varsity awards Kagame an honorary doctorate
Wednesday, June 05, 2024
The outgoing Mufti of Rwanda Sheikh Salim Hitimana (L) and his successor Sheikh Musa Sindayigaya during the election in Kigali on Sunday, May 26. Addressing Rwanda Muslim Community at the event Sheikh Sindayigaya pledged more development projects to pave the way for self-reliance. Photos by Craish Bahizi
IN PICTURES: How voting new Mufti of Rwanda unfolded
Monday, May 27, 2024
A pair of sneakers that were photographed at the 2024 Basketball Africa League edition in Kigali at BK Arena. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
THROUGH LENS: A spectacle of sneakers at BAL 2024 in Kigali
Sunday, May 26, 2024

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