A recent federal court decision has placed the future of the Kennedy Center’s branding, and its association with President Donald Trump, into uncertainty, marking a significant turn in an ongoing dispute over the identity and governance of one of the United States’ most prominent cultural institutions.
Egypt announced Sunday the discovery of artifacts dating back to the ancient Egyptian and Greco-Roman eras in Beni Suef Governorate, south of Cairo.
The Rwandan final of the 2026 Chinese Bridge Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign College and Secondary School Students was held in Kigali, the country's capital city, on Sunday.
Africa Day 2026, held on May 20 in Seoul, was marked by a high-profile celebration highlighting the growing partnership between African nations and the Republic of Korea, with the Embassy of the Republic of Rwanda serving as Chair of the Organizing Committee on behalf of the African Group of Ambassadors (AGA).
A book borrowed nearly 43 years ago has been returned to a public library in England after going so long overdue that it was no longer registered on the system.
Christie’s sold more than $1.1 billion worth of artworks in a single evening in New York, in a record-breaking auction that saw major paintings and sculptures sell for extremely high prices within hours. The auction began strongly on Monday, with over $630 million in sales recorded in just 40 minutes. It later closed the night […]
Scientists have uncovered new information about how people lived in Europe during the Bronze Age, a period thousands of years ago when humans widely used bronze tools and weapons before iron became common.
The French Senate on Thursday approved a draft law on the restitution of cultural property acquired through illicit appropriation, following a new round of debate.
The City of Kigali has responded to claims made by Museum Ingabo founder King Ngabo following the closure of the museum at Agaseke Centre over alleged unpaid rental obligations.
The French National Assembly has approved a framework law intended to facilitate the restitution of cultural property seized through illicit appropriation between 1815 and 1972. The bill passed the lower house on Wednesday with 141 votes in favour and none against, though the session was marked by significant absenteeism, with fewer than a quarter of the 577 deputies present.
On a quiet street in Kacyiru, a growing hum of creativity fills the air. Painters lean over canvases, brushes moving in rhythm, ideas taking shape in colour and form. At the centre of it all is Inkingi Arts Space, a place that, in just a few years, has evolved into one of Kigali’s most dynamic creative hubs.
Rwandan traditional dance is not just a form of entertainment it is a vibrant expression of the country’s culture, history, and values. Passed down through generations, these dances serve as a reflection of Rwanda's rich cultural heritage and a celebration of its communal unity.
The pinnacle of automotive value is currently defined by the rare 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupé, which set the all-time record when it sold for approximately $143 million (approximately Rwf 208 billion) at a private auction held at the Mercedes-Benz Museum.
Rwandan cinema, as it continues to grow, is increasingly making its presence felt on the international stage.
In the high-stakes world of fine art, few moments have carried as much gravity as the evening of November 15, 2017. At Christie’s in New York, a single painting, shrouded in as much controversy as it was in history, crossed the auction block. When the hammer finally fell, it didn't just break records; it shattered them. Salvator Mundi, attributed to the Renaissance master Leonardo da Vinci, sold for an unprecedented $450.3 million.
Zimbabwe on Wednesday welcomed the return of a centuries-old "Zimbabwe Bird" stone sculpture and eight ancestral remains from South Africa, ending over a century of displacement dating back to the colonial era.
Ashesi University in Ghana has unveiled a monument in honour of victims of the Genocide Against the Tutsi in Rwanda. The event, held on April 10, formed part of the 32nd commemoration of the 1994 genocide, which claimed over a million lives.
The film Ben’Imana has made history as the first film directed by a Rwandan filmmaker to be officially selected for screening at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival, which will hold its 79th edition this year.
Ever dreamed of owning a piece of Paris? Well, now you can, if your bank account is as tall as the Eiffel Tower itself. A 9-foot-high section of the landmark’s original staircase is heading to auction in Paris next month, giving one lucky and wealthy collector a shot at literal history.
Rwanda is set to digitize its cultural heritage using 3D technology, aiming to preserve it and make the country’s heritage accessible to people worldwide.
