March 26
Rwanda: A Teenage Century, a Nation Rising - What's Next for Rwanda's Women Cricketers?
When 15-year-old Fanny Utagushimaninde walked to the crease on her T20 International debut against Ghana in Lagos, few could have predicted the history she was about to make. By… Read more »
March 25
Nigeria: Rwanda Beat Hosts Nigeria to Reach Women Invitational T20i Semis
Rwanda delivered another composed performance to defeat hosts Nigeria women's national cricket team in a highly anticipated clash at the Tafawa Balewa Square Cricket Oval. Read more »
March 23
Rwanda: Nhamburo Hails Utagushimaninde's Historic Women's T20i Century
Rwanda women's cricket national team head coach Leonard Nhamburo has credited Fanny Utagushimaninde's record-breaking performance to hard work and dedication after the teenage… Read more »
March 22
Rwanda: The Face of Transformation - Inside Women for Women Rwanda's Gala 'Discover Her'
Esther Nikuze lost her siblings, then her father, then, eight months into her pregnancy, her mother. She was 14 years old, alone, and had a baby coming. Read more »
March 17
Rwanda: Rwanda Announces Women's Squad for Nigeria T20i Series
The Rwanda Cricket Association has announced the national women's team for the upcoming Nigeria Women Invitational T20I 2026, set to take place in Lagos, Nigeria from March 20 to… Read more »
March 12
Rwanda: WFP, Impact Hub Kigali Launch Ignite Challenge 4.0 to Support Agrifood Ventures, Drive Job Creation Particularly for Young Women
Kigali, Rwanda - March 12, 2026 -- The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and Impact Hub Kigali (IHK) have launched the fourth edition of the IGNITE Challenge. The IGNITE… Read more »
March 09
Rwanda: Ecobank Empowers Women Entrepreneurs At Herafrik Business Expo
Ecobank Rwanda joined the celebration of International Women's Day by supporting women entrepreneurs through the "HerAfrik Business Expo," an exhibition aimed at promoting… Read more »
March 08
Rwanda: Kagame Lauds Role of Women in National Progress
On the International Women's Day, President Paul Kagame commended women for playing a key role in national development. Read more »
March 04
Rwanda: Woman Who Lost Husband, Three Children in Rubavu Accident Speaks Out
In the evening of Tuesday, March 3, hundreds of mourners gathered at a family home in Rugerero Sector, Rubavu District, to hold a vigil for four members of the same family who died… Read more »
March 03
Rwanda: World Hearing Day 2026 - Protecting Children From Preventable Hearing Loss
Every year on March 3, the world marks World Hearing Day, drawing attention to a sense often taken for granted until it begins to fade. In 2026, the theme "From communities to… Read more »
February 25
Rwanda: Genocide Convicts Urged to Shun Divisionism, Embrace Gender Equality Ahead of Release
A total of 262 convicts of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, who are nearing completion of their sentences, are undergoing a reintegration training programme at Nyamagabe… Read more »
February 16
Rwanda: Congolese Woman Convicted of Child Trafficking By Belgian Court
A court in Belgium has sentenced to 14 years in prison a Congolese woman found guilty of child trafficking, Belgian media reported. Read more »
February 12
Rwanda: Cervical Cancer - How a Hospital Visit Changed Everything for a Mother of Five
Anathalie Mukamanzi never imagined that a routine health campaign would save her life. For more than four months, the 50-year-old mother of five had lived with persistent lower… Read more »
February 06
Rwanda: Women's Health - Your Body Does Not Follow Your Age Plan
Women are taught to tolerate discomfort. But pain, fatigue, and emotional changes are often signals, not personality traits. Read more »
January 26
Rwanda: How Couples Hide Assets During Divorce Cases
Legal practitioners in Rwanda say asset concealment is one of the complex aspects of divorce cases, as spouses use various tactics to shield wealth before or during proceedings. Read more »
January 22
Rwanda: Ishyaka Ry'intore Gears Up for Concert Honouring Women's Heroism
Rwandan cultural troupe Ishyaka ry'Intore is in the final stages of preparation for a cultural concert dubbed Nzazicundira, a showcase exclusively dedicated to celebrating women… Read more »
January 07
Rwanda: Why Are More Married Women Using Modern Contraception?
The use of modern family planning methods among married women in Rwanda has risen gradually over the past three decades, from 13 percent in 1992 to 64 percent in 2025, according to… Read more »
East Africa: Rwanda's Gender Gains in 2025 Must Be Protected
In a previous interview with the former Chief Gender Monitor, Rose Rwabuhihi, she told me that it was important to document events and milestones, because it would otherwise be… Read more »
December 12, 2025
Rwanda: When Faith Becomes a Shield Against Gender-Based Violence
When Angelique Ingabire's cries for help went unheard at home, she turned to her church in the Maranyundo neighbourhood of Nyamata Sector, in Bugesera District. The mother of four… Read more »
December 10, 2025
Rwanda: If We Don't Teach Consent, We Leave Children Defenseless
In August, Rwanda passed a landmark law lowering the age - from 18 to 15 - at which adolescents can independently access reproductive health services. Read more »
December 04, 2025
Rwanda: Unmasking the Silent Pain of Gender-Based Violence
Every day, countless women and men navigate lives marked by fear, manipulation, humiliation, or physical harm, often behind walls where no one sees, and in workplaces where no one… Read more »
December 03, 2025
Rwanda: The Woman Powering a New Chapter in Rwanda's Textile Industry
Many people spend years studying a single path, only to discover their true calling lies elsewhere. Skills learned in classrooms and textbooks can open doors, but it is curiosity,… Read more »
November 26, 2025
Rwanda: 16 Days of Activism - the Work Against GBV Is Not Nearly Done
Every November 25 marks the beginning of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, a global campaign that invites us to confront a painful truth, that while progress… Read more »
November 19, 2025
Rwanda: Conversation On Women's Leadership No Longer About Awareness
As global Francophonie leaders gather in Kigali for the 46th Ministerial Conference, the world is once again reminded that gender equality cannot remain a pledge; it must become a… Read more »
November 17, 2025
Africa: Francophonie Leaders Meet in Kigali to Advance Women's Leadership
As Francophonie ministers and other leaders gather in Kigali for the first major OIF meeting ever held in East Africa, global attention turns to how the French-speaking world will… Read more »
