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 …
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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 …