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Rwanda recently suspended development cooperation with Belgium, stating that such partnerships must be based on mutual respect. The government emphasized its commitment to ensuring maximum accountability for all funding received. Courtesy photo

Power of a narrative: Breaking out of Western abuse cycles

Friday, February 21, 2025
A collage of some of the weapons that were abandoned by DR Congo's army and their allies, including genocidal FDLR militia, Burundian troops, SADC forces, and European mercenaries, at an armory near Lake Kivu in Goma. The fleeing coalition fighters, estimated in tens of thousands, also abandoned weapons in other localities in and out of Goma as the M23 rebels marched on the city late January. Photos by James Munyaneza
Africa

Tshisekedi’s vast armoury in Goma and plan to invade Rwanda

Friday, February 21, 2025
A white flag is hoisted at one of the SADC contingent bases at Goma airport on Monday, February 10. All photos by James Munyaneza
Africa

‘Are you ready to fight tomorrow?’ When M23 commander confronted SADC camp

Saturday, February 15, 2025
Close to 300 European mercenaries surrendered to M23 rebels and were allowed to cross into Rwanda before they were facilitated to take flights to their countries on Wednesday, January 29. Courtesy

DR Congo’s endless chaos: Puppets, mercenaries and freedom fighters

Sunday, February 09, 2025
Oliva Saranda Mutoni, one among the best actresses in Rwanda’s film industry,
Cinema

What makes Rwanda’s rising actress, Oliva Mutoni, a name to watch?

Monday, January 27, 2025
Rappers Thedicekid and Kid from Kigali lit up the stage at Sofar's inaugural Beats & Bars session. Don’t miss its return this weekend at Mundi Center’s Depot37. COURTESY
Showbiz

Kigali’s top events this weekend: Music, wellness, and more

Friday, January 17, 2025
A student reads a books during a reading competition dubbed Mumpe Akanya Nsome at Group Scolaire Camp Kigali. Craish BAHIZI
Education

Stakeholders highlight challenges in digitizing Rwandan children’s literature

Saturday, January 11, 2025
A Day in Paris brunch at The Hut Restaurant, organized by The Core IV, a team of four young women entrepreneurs, brings the romance of French cuisine and culture to Kigali this Sunday, January 5. COURTESY

Five weekend experiences in Kigali: Art, film, traditional music

Friday, January 03, 2025
Veteran of Rwanda’s hip-hop scene Emery Gatsinzi, better known as Riderman,said 2024 was a pivotal year. Photo by Willy Mucyo
Music

2024 in review: Rwandan celebrities on milestones, future goals

Wednesday, January 01, 2025
Parents and children enjoy Christmas celebration at Kigali Convention Center. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

Memorable festive season experiences you can have in Rwanda

Saturday, December 28, 2024
Rwandan filmmaker Bora Shingiro won an award at the International Short Awards held in Los Angeles, California-courtesy
Cinema

Celebrating Rwanda’s cinematic achievements in 2024

Wednesday, December 25, 2024
Israel Mbonyi was awarded Best Gospel Artist at Isango na Muzika Awards 2024. All photos by Willy Mucyo
Music

The big winners of the 2024 IMA awards

Monday, December 23, 2024