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Mourners observe a moment of silence to honour victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi on Capitol Hill in Washington DC on Monday, April 7. Members of the diplomatic corps, U.S. Congress, academia, media, the Rwandan community, and friends of Rwanda gathered for the 31st commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda
IN PICTURES: How Kwibuka 31 in diaspora unfolded
Tuesday, April 08, 2025
President Paul Kagame and Minister of National Unity and Civic Engagement, Jean-Damascène Bizimana and youths during the Walk to Remember at Gishushu, on Monday, April 7. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza
THROUGH PICTURES: President Kagame joins ‘Walk to Remember’
Monday, April 07, 2025
President Paul Kagame and First Lady lay a wreath to pay tribute to victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi at Kigali Genocide Memorial on Monday, April 7. All photos by Dan Gatsinzi
THROUGH PICTURES: Rwanda marks 31st commemoration of the Genocide against the Tutsi
Monday, April 07, 2025
Rwanda Defence Force Chief of Defence Staff, Gen Mubarakh Muganga (C) joined other muslims during the morning prayer to celebrate Eid al- Fitr at Kigali Pele Stadium on Sunday, March 30. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
THROUGH PICTURES: Thousands Muslims flock Kigali stadium for Eid al-Fitr celebration
Sunday, March 30, 2025
Stage winner Eritrean cyclist Henok Mulubrhan (Rignt) and other four cyclists battle for crossing the finish line of the 157.8 km stage 1 from Rukomo to Kayonza on Monday, February 24. Courtesy
THROUGH PICTURES: Tour du Rwanda Day 2, Rukomo to Kayonza
Monday, February 24, 2025
President Paul Kagame and International Cycling Union president David Lappartient, flag off the 17th edition of Tour du Rwanda in Kigali, on Sunday, February 23.
THROUGH PICTURES: How Tour du Rwanda Day 1 unfolded
Sunday, February 23, 2025
Rwanda Defence Force officer lays a wreath in honour of the Unknown Soldier at the commemoration event at the National Heroes Mausoleum in Remera on Saturday, February 1. The Mausoleum honours Rwandan heroes under three categories; Imanzi, Imena and Ingenzi. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza
THROUGH PICTURES: Rwanda marks 31st National Heroes Day 
Saturday, February 01, 2025
President Paul Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame attend the 30th National Prayer Breakfast at Serena Hotel on Sunday, January 19. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimanana
THROUGH PICTURES: Kagame and First Lady grace National Prayer Breakfast
Sunday, January 19, 2025
The Ben during his solo performance at ‘The New Year Groove at BK Arena on January 1. All Photos by Olivier Mugwiza
THROUGH PICTURES: How The Ben's New Year Groove unfolded
Friday, January 03, 2025
Thousands of Kigali residents during the celebration of the New Year 2025 at Kigali Convention Centre roundabout. Photo by Craish Bahizi
IN PICTURES: Fireworks illuminate Rwanda skyline as nation welcomes 2025
Wednesday, January 01, 2025
South Africa’s celebrated gospel choir, Joyous Celebration performs at their Joyous Celebration concert at BK Arena on Sunday, December 29. All photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
IN PICTURES: Joyous Celebration spreads worship anthem in debut Kigali concert
Monday, December 30, 2024
Rwandan gospel artiste Israel Mbonyi during his solo performance at Icyambu Live Concert Season III at the fully packed BK Arena on Christmas Day. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza and Emmanuel Dushimimana
THROUGH PICTURES: What you missed at Israel Mbonyi's Icyambu Concert season III
Thursday, December 26, 2024
Believers during a praise and worship session at Evangelical Restoration Church (Masoro) on Christmas. All photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
IN PICTURES: How Christmas celebrations unfolded in Kigali
Wednesday, December 25, 2024
Children and parents at the City's main roundabout take pictures on Christmas Eve. Decoration lights are also illuminating some of the city’s high rise buildings. All photos by Craish Bahizi
IN PICTURES: Kigali streets and public spaces sparkle with festive lights
Wednesday, December 25, 2024
A woman buys some items for christmas celebrations at Kigali's central Business District on Christmas Eve on December 24. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Christmas Eve in pictures: Thousands of travellers flock to Kigali Pele Stadium
Wednesday, December 25, 2024
First Lady Jeannette Kagame was among thousands who attended the Christmas Carols Concert hosted by Chorale de Kigali on Sunday, December 22, at BK Arena
PHOTOS: First Lady graces Chorale de Kigali's Christmas Carols Concert 
Monday, December 23, 2024
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