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Spectacular fireworks illuminated Kigali’s skyline on Monday, January 1, 2024, to usher in the New Year. Thousands of Kigali residents gathered at the Kigali Convention Centre to join in the festivities. Photos by Craish Bahizi
PHOTOS: Kigali rings in New Year with fireworks show
Monday, January 01, 2024
Dancers during a thrilling performance at the debut Move Afrika Rwanda at BK Arena on Wednesday, December 6. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
PHOTOS: Move Afrika throws Kigali into mid-week frenzy
Thursday, December 07, 2023
The First Lady, Jeannette Kagame, arrived in Bujumbura, Burundi for the fourth edition of the high-level women leaders’ forum on Monday, October 9. Courtesy
PHOTOS: First Lady Jeannette Kagame at high-level women leaders’ forum in Burundi
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Hundreds of Motorsport enthusiasts watch a Super Stage held at Kigali Heights Roundabout as the 2023 Rwanda Mountain Gorilla Rally kicks off on Friday, September 22. All Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
PICTORIAL: Rwanda Mountain Gorilla Rally 2023 kicks off
Friday, September 22, 2023
A glimpse of some of the 415 trainees who concluded their comprehensive five-week training at the National Ubutore Development Centre (NUDC) in Nkumba, Burera District on August 25. All photos by Olivier Mugwiza.
PHOTOS: Over 400 youth conclude Itorero
Friday, August 25, 2023
The "Unavailable" hitmaker, the Nigeria’s award-winning star, David Adedeji Adeleke OON, who is professionally known as Davido during his performance at the closing ceremony of Giants of Africa Festival at BK Arena on Saturday, August 19. All photos by Olivier Mugwiza
PICTORIAL: How Giants of Africa Festival vibrated Kigali
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Intore Masamba sings some of Ishimwe's songs during Ibisingizo bya Nyiribiremwa concert at Kigali Conference and Exhibition Village on Sunday, August 20. The concert was attended by some local gospel and traditional artistes including, Aline Gahongayire, Tonzi, Intore Masamba, Alexis Dusabe, Gabby Kamanzi and comedian Diogene Ntarindwa a.k.a Atome among others. All photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Pictorial: How Josh Ishimwe's concert is a record-breaking one
Monday, August 21, 2023
President Paul Kagame, Masai Ujiri, Toronto Raptors president and vice-chair and Giants of Africa co-founder (L) and Andrew Feinstein, the project’s co-sponsor (Right) during the official groundbreaking ceremony of the “Zaria Court Kigali" on Monday, August 14.
Pictorial : Kagame, Masai launch Zaria Court Kigali project
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
Diamond Platnumz during his performance during the opening ceremony of Giants of Africa Festival 2023 in Kigali on Sunday, August 13. Tanzanian star's electrifying show has etched itself into the annals of Rwandan entertainment history. All photos by Olivier Mugwiza
PHOTOS: Why Diamond Platnumz show is one for the books
Monday, August 14, 2023
Delegates from different countries who are already in Kigali to attend Women Deliver 2023 Conference (WD2023). Photographed at at Kigali Arena taking a selfie after picking their badges, on Saturday, July 15. All photos by Olivier Mugwiza
PHOTOS: Enthusiastic delegates descend on Kigali for Women Deliver Conference
Saturday, July 15, 2023
President Kagame and Prime Minister Philip Davis of the Bahamas following performances by local artistes at the 50th independence celebrations Anniversary during a Gala dinner in Nassau, Bahamas, on July 8. All photos by Village Urugwiro.
PHOTOS: Glamour as Kagame joins the Bahamas in celebration of 50th Independence Day
Monday, July 10, 2023
Some of the RPA fighters during the liberation struggle.
IN PICTURES: Life and times of RPA soldiers during the Liberation struggle
Tuesday, July 04, 2023
A pair of sneakers that were photographed at the 2023 Basketball Africa League edition in Kigali. The final games kicked off on May 22, and ran until May 27. All Photos by Olivier Mugwiza
IN PICTURES: A show of sneakers at the BAL finals weekend in Kigali
Thursday, June 01, 2023
RTV showbiz reporter Lucky Nzeyimana with other SC Kiyovu fans raise the team's flag on their way to Musanze to support their side at Ubworoherane Stadium on Sunday, May 7. All Photos by Olivier Mugwiza
IN PICTURES: What a day! Glamour as SC Kiyovu lead the league table
Monday, May 08, 2023
President Paul Kagame and President William Ruto share a light moment during a joint news briefing at Village Urugwiro on the first day of the latter’s two-day state visit in Rwanda, on Tuesday, April 4. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
IN PICTURES: Kenya President Ruto’s visit to Rwanda
Wednesday, April 05, 2023
Inyambibwa dancers during the performance as they celebrate the 25th anniversary in Kigali on Sunday, March 19. In a variety of beautiful cultural attires, Inyamibwa held consecutive performances with so much energy and beaming smiles as they celebrated 25 years of growth, uniqueness, resilience and loving their culture. All photos by Dan Gatsinzi
IN PICTURES: How Inyamibwa’s landmark concert unfolded
Monday, March 20, 2023
FIFA president Gianni Infantino controls the ball as he tries to go past President Paul Kagame during the match at the inauguration of Kigali Pele Stadium on March 15. Photo by Village Urugwiro
IN PICTURES: How Team Kagame beat Team Infantino 3-2
Thursday, March 16, 2023
President Kagame receives the CAF President’s Outstanding Achievement Award 2022 from the President of the Confederation of African Football, Patrice Motsepe, and FIFA President Gianni Infantino in Kigali, on Tuesday, March 14. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza
IN PICTURES: Pomp as Kagame is awarded ahead of FIFA Congress in Kigali
Wednesday, March 15, 2023

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