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A health worker speaks with a pregnant woman and her husband at Mubumba Hospital in Karongi District on December 9, 2022. September is observed as Sexual Health Awareness Month. PHOTO BY OLIVIER MUGWIZA
Health

Breaking the silence around sexual and reproductive health

Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Ben Niyonshuti won the youth MP by-election held on Wednesday, September 2..
Rwanda

Who is Ben Niyonshuti, the new youth MP-elect?

Friday, September 04, 2026
The Minister of Youth and Arts, Dr Abdallah Utumatwishima, addresses young people on protecting their lives by avoiding the use of illicit alcohol brands. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

No backing down in fight against illicit alcohol, says youth minister

Sunday, August 30, 2026
Couples participate in a mass civil marriage event in Gicumbi. Under Article 168 of the current family law, couples can agree before marriage on how their property and financial interests will be managed.
Rwanda

Prenups offer couples clarity on property, but remain uncommon

Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Actress and activist Rosine Bazongere is set to lead a long-distance walk from Kigali to Musanze to promote conservation, tourism. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Rwanda

Actress Bazongere to lead 100km conservation walk ahead of Kwita Izina 

Wednesday, August 19, 2026
American television personality Ellen DeGeneres and her partner, actress Portia de Rossi, are in Rwanda ahead of the 21st edition of Kwita Izina. Photo Courtesy
Tourism

Ellen DeGeneres in Rwanda ahead of Kwita Izina

Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Participants attend World Vision event, one of the faith-based organisations. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Faith-based organizations as partners in ethical youth development

Monday, August 10, 2026
Caretakers assist a child with autism at Autism Rwanda. Based on the World Health Organization’s global estimate of autism prevalence, Rwanda is estimated to have more than 140,000 people living with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Craish Bahizi

Autism and mental health: A growing public health priority for Rwanda and Africa

Sunday, August 09, 2026
Women breastfeed their children during a breastfeeding campaign in Nyamasheke District. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Health

Why breastfeeding needs family support, not just mothers

Wednesday, August 05, 2026
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Olivier Nduhungirehe, and Ambassador Charles Karamba during the signing ceremony.

Rwanda signed the AU convention—but prevention must begin before abuse becomes normal

Monday, August 03, 2026
Officials from the East African Securities Exchanges Association (EASEA) during the association's 36th meeting in Kigali on Friday, July 31. Photos by Kellya Keza
Finance

East African stock exchanges target 50 million investors by 2030

Sunday, August 02, 2026
According to RBC, Rwanda aims to reduce maternal mortality from 149 deaths per 100,000 live births, recorded at the end of 2025, to fewer than 60 deaths per 100,000 live births by 2029. Courtesy
Women

Why maternal deaths remain a challenge

Friday, July 31, 2026