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Rwandan basketball coach Fatuma Ella Mukamugema poses with young players after a session in 2023. Photo courtesy
Basketball

How BAL4HER is opening doors for women in African basketball

Thursday, May 28, 2026
Ponte visited Kigali on May 26
Music

Audiomack co-founder backs Rwanda’s rise in music streaming space

Thursday, May 28, 2026
A group of singers perform during the African Day Celebration in Brazzaville on Monday May 25. Courtesy

Africa’s Unity was not meant to succeed, unless we Africans make it so

Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Herve Kimenyi
Others

Herve Kimenyi to headline ‘Thank God It’s Funny’ comedy special

Thursday, May 21, 2026
Rwandan filmmaker Mutiganda wa Nkunda is among 36 African creatives selected for the 17th edition of the Durban FilmMart.
Cinema

Mutiganda wa Nkunda selected for Durban FilmMart 2026

Wednesday, May 13, 2026
The award-winning project, titled Kumizi – Back To My Root Collection, was created by local fashion house Kezem under the creative direction of renowned Rwandan designer Emmanuel Keza Niyonsenga.
Fashion

Kezem’s ‘Kumizi’ collection scoops top African fashion award

Monday, May 11, 2026
Ugandan comedian Dr. Hillary Okello to join local acts Micheal Sengazi, Herve Kimenyi, Arnold Mutara and Babu Joe for Thank God It’s Funny at Kigali Universe this Friday night. PHOTOS BY Kellya Keza.
Showbiz

Kigali’s weekend has theater, comedy & a Mother’s Day finish

Friday, May 08, 2026
An educator engages a child with autism through interactive learning activities in a supportive environment, highlighting the importance of understanding, inclusion, and early support for neurodiverse children. PHOTO-AI GENERATED

What our society gets wrong about autism and learning

Monday, May 04, 2026
Workers at Asanti garment factory in Kigali. Craish BAHIZI

Business: The hidden cost of trying to serve everyone

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
The Nigerian community in Rwanda visit Kigali Genocide Memorial to pay tribute to the victims of the Genocide againsts the Tustsi on Saturday, April 25. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
Kwibuka

PHOTOS: Nigerians in Rwanda honour Genocide victims, reflect on lessons of unity

Sunday, April 26, 2026
South Sudanese student and content creator Tonny John aka Tonny Mugisha (centre) pays tribute to Genocide victims, along with his friends. Courtesy.
Kwibuka

Foreign students reflect on lessons learned during Kwibuka 32

Saturday, April 18, 2026
(L-R) Pierre-Célestin Habiyaremye, President of PsorAfrica and Founder of the Rwanda Psoriasis, Media professional Janet Mbugua, and Frida Dunger Johnsson, Executive Director of IFPA. Courtesy
Featured

Africa’s first psoriasis forum to confront overlooked disease burden in Nairobi

Thursday, April 16, 2026