A 35-year-old Rwanda woman is vying for the presidency as an independent candidate in a bid to topple Paul Kagame, who’s been in power for 17 years. Diane Rwigara said she is running after ...

In Rwanda, 34-year-old Denis Kazungu has pleaded guilty to killing 14 people who were mostly women. Kazungu also admitted to committing rape and robbery.

In Rwanda, where rights groups say many people fear to speak up against the ruling party, Diane Shima Rwigara thought she knew the risks of challenging one of Africa's longest-serving leaders.

In Mpanda village, Byimana sector, Ruhango district, 98-year-old, Catheline Bwinturo is more than just a weaver; she is a living archive of Rwanda’s cultural heritage. For over 80 years, her ...

Meet Immaculee: A 23-year-old woman who joined the Tworore Inkoko, Twunguke (TI) project in October 2017. In addition to increasing household income and improving household nutrition outcomes, TI ...

How women are stepping up to remake Rwanda. Tragedy and necessity lead to leadership opportunities that once seemed unimaginable. The challenge now: to make them last.

“There are so many women there who are 25 years old, they’ve never been to school in their lives,” said a Bush administration official who asked not to be named. More than Afghan women, Iraqi women ...

Cervical cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer affecting women in Rwanda. When Rwandan villager Lillian was diagnosed with cervical cancer, the 30-year-old feared that her life was over.

In Rwanda, women occupy high positions By Marie de Vergès (Kigali (Rwanda) special correspondent) Published on July 15, 2024, at 6:52 pm (Paris), updated on July 15, 2024, at 8:57 pm 5 min read ...

In Rwanda, teenage pregnancies are rising. The cost is high, analysts say. Previous efforts to combat teen pregnancies were met with success in Rwanda, but that progress has now stagnated.