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The Archbishop of Kigali and President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Rwanda, Antoine Cardinal Kambanda, has urged Rwandans to stand in solidarity with survivors of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, calling for compassion and collective responsibility as the country prepares for the 32nd commemoration.
April 6, 1994, marks a defining turning point in Rwanda’s history, setting in motion the execution of the Genocide against the Tutsi, a campaign of systematic extermination that had been planned for years under regimes that institutionalized ethnic division and discrimination.
Two priests from the Byumba Diocese were arrested by security authorities in Gatsibo District on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026, for conducting Mass at a location not authorized for religious services.
Dr. Jean Damascène Bizimana, Minister of Unity and Civic Responsibility, has called on Rwandans to stop using the term “indangamirwa” to describe female sex workers, stressing that the term’s true meaning in Kinyarwanda refers to individuals of exemplary character.
Minister of Trade and Industry Prudence Sebahizi has warned that rising prices in Rwanda could intensify, describing the current situation as only the beginning of a broader economic impact driven by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Rwanda has stepped up efforts to position itself as a premier tourism and investment destination by participating in Pakistan’s largest international travel exhibition, showcasing its natural attractions and growing industry potential.
Rwanda national team (Amavubi) striker Nshuti Innocent has proposed to his long-time partner, Uwase Nice, marking a new chapter in their relationship.
Rwanda Broadcasting Agency (RBA) journalist Lucky Nzeyimana and his wife, Murekatete Divine, are celebrating the birth of their third child, a baby boy named Shahzain Nganji Shariq.
The Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA) has unveiled a revised public transport tariff structure, set to take effect on Monday, April 6, 2026, in response to rising fuel prices and increasing operational costs.
Rwanda is experiencing a notable increase in fuel prices, prompting a corresponding rise in public transport fares in Kigali and across the provinces.