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 …
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On a day meant to celebrate one of public health’s simplest inventions, Rwanda confronts a familiar paradox: nearly everyone knows what condoms do. Far fewer people use them consistently. …
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Rwanda is steadily redefining Africa’s approach to mental and neurological health, positioning itself as a continental hub where policy, science, and human experience intersect. Long treated as a …
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At the opening of the two-day 20th National Umushyikirano Council, President Paul Kagame delivered a stern warning to government institutions and public officials over stalled and delayed development projects, saying …
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At the 20th edition of Rwanda’s National Umushyikirano Council, the spotlight turned to the country’s creative sector, as comedians, musicians, and other content creators raised concerns about earning a …
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Valentine’s Day Warning: “Don’t Turn Rwandan Francs into Flower Decorations,” National Bank of Rwanda
As Valentine’s Day approaches, the National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) is warning the public against a growing trend: using banknotes to decorate flower bouquets and other celebratory gifts. While often …
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Mental health remains one of the least discussed aspects of young people’s lives. Many young people are not only physically tired, but emotionally and spiritually exhausted. They are tired …
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Why Africa’s Creative Future Depends on Investing in Talent, Not Just Visibility
by Editorialby EditorialPRESS RELEASE – For immediate Release Abidjan – Across Africa, cultural and creative industries are gaining unprecedented global attention. Fashion designers, filmmakers, musicians, digital artists and contemporary craftspeople are increasingly shaping …
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President Paul Kagame has challenged religious and political leaders to play a more active role in nation-building by helping families live in harmony, warning that broken families threaten Rwanda’s social …
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KT Press brings you selected photos of the first monthly community cleaning exercise (Umuganda day) where government officials, leaders of different organizations, and Rwandan citizens joined together to clean up …