Sarah Ishimwe hardly looks like someone who would be steering a large city bus through the busy streets of Kigali. Petite, soft-spoken and often smiling, the 23-year-old driver easily surprises …
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Early Detection, Lasting Impact: Breaking the Stigma of Breast Cancer in Rwanda
by Davis Mugumeby Davis MugumeStrategic investment in women’s health, particularly breast cancer care, could generate significant economic returns while saving lives, experts said at a continental forum bringing together journalists, policymakers, economists, and health …
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In 2003, Robert Niyikiza was 13 years old when his father got involved in a nasty road accident that left him bedridden for years. The rhythm of family life changed …
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In the closing moments of a speech that ranged from regional security to international diplomacy, President Paul Kagame turned to an allegorical story about a lion, a deer and a …
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In a reflective section of his address to diplomats on Friday, President Paul Kagame questioned the criteria by which countries and leaders are judged internationally, suggesting that perceptions about religion …
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After more than a decade, the University of Rwanda has officially relaunched its Center for the Promotion of Arts and Creatives, marking a renewed push to support artistic talent among …
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Imagine living in a place where art and culture are celebrated as essential pillars of society. A community that deeply values and supports artists, recognizing their potential to serve and …
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Thirty-five years ago, in Musange village, Nyamagabe district, life unfolded in quiet rhythms shaped by farming seasons, school routines, and community gatherings. Our village, like many across Rwanda, was preparing …
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KIGALI, Rwanda — In classrooms stretching from Kigali’s urban schools to remote rural districts, thousands of Rwandan teenagers have quietly taken part in an exam that will not affect their …
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When German troops set up their first base in Rwanda in 1897 at Shangi, in what is today Shangi Sector, Western Nyamasheke District, more than 90 percent of the soldiers …
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PARIS — In a packed conference hall on the outskirts of the French capital, more than 500 Rwandans — many of them young people born or raised in Europe — …
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More than 40 years ago in Rusizi District, Western Province, a fourth child was born into a loving family and named Consolatrice Niyibizi. Nothing at birth suggested her life would …