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Suzanne Nyiranyamibwa, a Rwandan singer of Liberation and Kwibuka songs, died on Friday, October 16, reportedly due to an illness. She was 83.
Music

Who was Suzanne Nyiranyamibwa, the voice behind ‘Ese Mbaze Nde?’

Saturday, October 17, 2026
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Africa

AU facilitators urge dialogue, restraint after Goma visit

Wednesday, October 07, 2026
Participants use sign language during the 3rd Sub-Regional Convening, in Kigali on Friday, September 25. The two-day meeting brought together women from Rwanda, Malawi, Kenya and Ethiopia. Courtesy
Women

Women with disabilities face violence, exclusion from leadership – study

Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Members of the genocidial group FDLR in eastern DR Congo.
Africa

The ordeal of rape, forced abortions in the FDLR as told by survivors

Tuesday, September 15, 2026
The Rwanda Investigation Bureau recorded 4,330 cases of child sexual abuse in 2025. File photo.

Sexual abuse is never the victim’s fault

Wednesday, September 09, 2026
AI-generated image showing two adolescents share a light-hearted moment outdoors, highlighting the importance of healthy communication, mutual respect and informed choices in adolescent relationships.

Why Rwanda needs ‘Romeo and Juliet law' for consensual adolescent relationships

Monday, August 10, 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
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Olivier Nduhungirehe, and Ambassador Charles Karamba during the signing ceremony.
Women

Rwanda signs AU convention on ending violence against women, girls

Wednesday, July 29, 2026
This six-month fellowship is aimed at final-year PhD candidates and recent PhD graduates from Sub-Saharan Africa. The placement runs from January 2027 at World Bank headquarters in Washington, D.C
Education

Seven scholarships, fellowships and grants open to Rwandans this August

Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Ambassador Urujeni Bakuramutsa, Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office in Geneva. Courtesy
Rwanda

What to know as UN Human Rights Council adopts Rwanda's UPR review

Thursday, July 02, 2026
Z listens intently as the trial judges find him guilty of genocide and extermination, ICTR, 18 December 2008. courtesy of UNICTR
Crime

Protais Zigiranyirazo: The rise and fall of ‘Monsieur Z’ - a cautionary tale of greed and power

Friday, June 26, 2026
Seven fully funded programs helping Rwandans study, research and lead globally. COURTESY
Education

Looking for funding? Here are 7 opportunities open to Rwandans

Wednesday, June 24, 2026