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Cinema

Weekend watchlist: Six films that open up conversations on mental health

Friday, October 10, 2025
Gospel artistes Ben Serugo and Chryso Ndasingwa will headline the concert scheduled for Sunday, October 19, at Christian Life Assembly (CLA) Nyarutarama from 3.30 p.m. Photos by Kellya Keza
Featured

SOS Children’s Villages Rwanda to hold fundraising concert for vulnerable children

Wednesday, October 08, 2025
Rwanda joined the global community in observing World Suicide Prevention Day on Tuesday, September 10.
Health

Majority of suicide attempts in Rwanda involve young adults - RBC

Thursday, September 11, 2025
A child watches a video on a smartphone at home. Research has revealed that smartphone use among children under 13 could negatively impact their mental health. Courtesy
Health

Smartphones before age 13 linked to lifelong mental health risks, experts warn

Thursday, September 11, 2025
Delegates during the National Dialogue on Positive Parenting.
Rwanda

Majority of Rwandan parents still use harsh discipline against children - report

Thursday, September 04, 2025
World Suicide Prevention Day is marked on September 10.
Health

Calls for more support, awareness to fight suicide

Thursday, September 04, 2025
Girls with sanitary pads donated by Jeannette Kawera during her initiative to support girls from poor families to access pads in Gisagara. Courtesy

Celebrating adolescent health rights: A landmark step for Rwanda

Wednesday, September 03, 2025
Sheikh Musa Sindayigaya, the Mufti of Rwanda, described how religious leaders are working to promote health and combat HIV through the Rwanda Interfaith Council on Health (RICH). Craish Bahizi
Religion

How faith leaders are helping end HIV stigma in Rwanda

Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Social pressures are pushing some young Rwandans to spend money on things they may not need, driven by external validation, the influence of peers. Internet
Society

Young Rwandans on how they beat social pressures

Monday, August 11, 2025
A woman gets her blood pressure checked during the official launch of the expanded Healthy Heart Africa (HHA) program, aimed at improving hypertension care in Rwanda. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Women and hypertension: Understanding the risks, taking control

Friday, July 18, 2025
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Art

Ubumuntu’s Unconference—where culture meets diplomacy, healing and human connection

Thursday, July 17, 2025
Peer pressure is the influence that people in your age group—or social circle—have on your behavior, decisions, or actions. It often involves feeling pushed to conform to group norms or expectations. Craish Bahizi

The hidden cost of peer pressure: How social trends can lead to financial ruin

Monday, July 14, 2025