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Seven female officers who were promoted to the rank of Colonel in December 2023. (Top, L-R): Col. Lydia Bagwaneza, Col. Stella Uwineza, and Col. Seraphine Nyirasafari. (Bottom, L-R): Col. Lausanne N. Ingabire, Col. Belina Kayirangwa, Col. Betty Dukuze, and Col. Marie Claire Muragijimana. Courtesy.
PHOTOS: International Women’s Day: 30 years of women empowerment
Friday, March 08, 2024
Some of the impounded single use plastics from different shops in Kigali in 2022 as Rwanda continues to fight against plastic pollution. Photo by Samuel Ngendahimana
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Single-use plastics: Environmentalists seek solutions for imported goods
Wednesday, March 06, 2024
President Paul Kagame, Mathilde Mukantabana, Rwanda's Ambassador to the United States ,Yehoyada Mbangukira, President, U.S. Rwandan Community Abroad applaud for young dancers during Rwanda Day in Washington DC. All photos by Village Urugwiro
PHOTOS: Pomp and glamour at Rwanda Day
Sunday, February 04, 2024
President Paul Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame during the 19th National Dialogue Council Umushyikirano at Kigali Convention Centre. Photo by Village Urugwiro
PHOTOS: Umushyikirano 2024 in pictures
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Apostle Paul Gitwaza, the senior pastor at Zion Temple (C), and Dodo Twahirwa, CEO of Jali Transport (R) during the 29th annual National Prayer Breakfast at Kigali Convention Centre on Sunday, January 14.The annual event brought together government officials, private sector leaders, diplomats, and senior religious leaders, among others. All photos by Olivier Mugwiza
PHOTOS: How the National Prayer Breakfast unfolded
Monday, January 15, 2024
President Kagame welcomes King Abdullah II ibn Al-Hussein of the Kingdom of Jordan at Village Urugwiro on Sunday, 7. King Abdullah II was in Rwanda on a three-day working visit, to strengthen bilateral relations and witness the signing of different agreements across various sectors. Photos by Village Urugwiro
PHOTOS: King Abdullah II's visit to Rwanda
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Pastor Alain Numa feels the atmosphere of worship that covered the hall, from the beginning to end. Pastor Numa was among thousands of believers who attended the congregation while welcoming the New Year 2024. All Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
PHOTOS: Rwandans usher in New Year
Monday, January 01, 2024
Spectacular fireworks illuminated Kigali’s skyline on Monday, January 1, 2024, to usher in the New Year. Thousands of Kigali residents gathered at the Kigali Convention Centre to join in the festivities. Photos by Craish Bahizi
PHOTOS: Kigali rings in New Year with fireworks show
Monday, January 01, 2024
Dancers during a thrilling performance at the debut Move Afrika Rwanda at BK Arena on Wednesday, December 6. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
PHOTOS: Move Afrika throws Kigali into mid-week frenzy
Thursday, December 07, 2023
The First Lady, Jeannette Kagame, arrived in Bujumbura, Burundi for the fourth edition of the high-level women leaders’ forum on Monday, October 9. Courtesy
PHOTOS: First Lady Jeannette Kagame at high-level women leaders’ forum in Burundi
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Hundreds of Motorsport enthusiasts watch a Super Stage held at Kigali Heights Roundabout as the 2023 Rwanda Mountain Gorilla Rally kicks off on Friday, September 22. All Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
PICTORIAL: Rwanda Mountain Gorilla Rally 2023 kicks off
Friday, September 22, 2023
A glimpse of some of the 415 trainees who concluded their comprehensive five-week training at the National Ubutore Development Centre (NUDC) in Nkumba, Burera District on August 25. All photos by Olivier Mugwiza.
PHOTOS: Over 400 youth conclude Itorero
Friday, August 25, 2023
The "Unavailable" hitmaker, the Nigeria’s award-winning star, David Adedeji Adeleke OON, who is professionally known as Davido during his performance at the closing ceremony of Giants of Africa Festival at BK Arena on Saturday, August 19. All photos by Olivier Mugwiza
PICTORIAL: How Giants of Africa Festival vibrated Kigali
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Intore Masamba sings some of Ishimwe's songs during Ibisingizo bya Nyiribiremwa concert at Kigali Conference and Exhibition Village on Sunday, August 20. The concert was attended by some local gospel and traditional artistes including, Aline Gahongayire, Tonzi, Intore Masamba, Alexis Dusabe, Gabby Kamanzi and comedian Diogene Ntarindwa a.k.a Atome among others. All photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Pictorial: How Josh Ishimwe's concert is a record-breaking one
Monday, August 21, 2023
President Paul Kagame, Masai Ujiri, Toronto Raptors president and vice-chair and Giants of Africa co-founder (L) and Andrew Feinstein, the project’s co-sponsor (Right) during the official groundbreaking ceremony of the “Zaria Court Kigali" on Monday, August 14.
Pictorial : Kagame, Masai launch Zaria Court Kigali project
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
Diamond Platnumz during his performance during the opening ceremony of Giants of Africa Festival 2023 in Kigali on Sunday, August 13. Tanzanian star's electrifying show has etched itself into the annals of Rwandan entertainment history. All photos by Olivier Mugwiza
PHOTOS: Why Diamond Platnumz show is one for the books
Monday, August 14, 2023
Delegates from different countries who are already in Kigali to attend Women Deliver 2023 Conference (WD2023). Photographed at at Kigali Arena taking a selfie after picking their badges, on Saturday, July 15. All photos by Olivier Mugwiza
PHOTOS: Enthusiastic delegates descend on Kigali for Women Deliver Conference
Saturday, July 15, 2023
President Kagame and Prime Minister Philip Davis of the Bahamas following performances by local artistes at the 50th independence celebrations Anniversary during a Gala dinner in Nassau, Bahamas, on July 8. All photos by Village Urugwiro.
PHOTOS: Glamour as Kagame joins the Bahamas in celebration of 50th Independence Day
Monday, July 10, 2023

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