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Parfait Rwaka, a Rwandan with speech and hearing impairment, works as a driver for Rwanda National Union of the Deaf but he cannot get a Rwandan driving licence because the law does not allow due to his disability. Courtesy.
Rwanda

International Day of Sign Languages: Meet Rwaka, a deaf professional driver advocating for change in law governing traffic

Saturday, September 23, 2023
Thousands of Catholic Church believers during a mass to celebrate Assumption Day, also known as the Feast of the Assumption at Kibeho. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Religion

Does it always rain on Assumption Day?

Thursday, August 17, 2023
Some of over 50,000 believers during the celebration of the Assumption Day at Kibeho in Nyaruguru District on Tuesday, August 15. Delivering his message to thousands of pilgrims from various nations, Mgr Celestin Hakizimana, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Gikongoro, urged them to emulate the Virgin Mary, whom he said experienced temptations and severe sufferings but remained faithful to God. Courtesy
Religion

PHOTOS: Bishop Hakizimana urges redemption as Rwandans mark Assumption Day

Tuesday, August 15, 2023
Clerics lead a mass to celebrate Assumption Day, at Kibeho. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Religion

Assumption Day: Cleric talks significance, urges Catholics to rekindle faith, forgiveness and love

Monday, August 14, 2023
Thousands of Catholic Church believers during a mass to celebrate Assumption Day, also known as the Feast of the Assumption at Kibeho. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Religion

Why Assumption Day carries special meaning for Rwandan believers

Tuesday, August 15, 2023
Patrick Montjouridès, Senior Project Officer and Technical Lead at GEM Report. Courtesy
Education

Bridging the gaps in education: How can the African child stay in school and learn?

Friday, June 16, 2023
Some pilgrims trek to Kibeho from Rwanda as well as neighbouring countries to celebrate the apparition of Virgin Mary. Sam Ngendahimana

Homework for political leaders: Tap into religious devotion for secular ends

Tuesday, June 06, 2023
Director of Individual Police Officers (IPO) in the Department of Peace and Support Operations at Rwanda National Police, RNP, Chief Inspector of Police (CIP) Alphonsine Murekatete. Courtesy
Women

Women in peacekeeping: How is Rwanda faring?

Monday, March 20, 2023
Judges consult one another during the hearing session of FLN trial. Sam Ngendahimana
Women

Why we need gender parity in the judiciary

Friday, March 17, 2023
Youths attend a civic education lecture at University of Rwanda. Courtesy

Political parties’ call for political education of Rwanda’s youth timely

Monday, February 06, 2023
Ruth Nyirahagenimana
Rwanda

Once upon a Christmas: Reminiscing on what used to be

Sunday, December 25, 2022
A group of men victims of gender-based violence in Mayange Sector, Bugesera District. L-R: Kamegeri Jean Baptitse, Habarurema Jean Claude, Maniriho Joseph, Habimana Simoni, Bizimana Alphonse. Photo: Sam Ngendahimana.
Rwanda

Male GBV victims recount silent ordeal

Thursday, December 01, 2022