If Christians occupy positions of leadership and influence across every sector of society, why is their impact in the marketplace so rarely felt?

Kigali, Rwanda, is preparing to host one of the most significant global gatherings in Catholic media and communication: the SIGNIS World Congress, scheduled for 3–8 August 2026. The event will bring together Catholic journalists, broadcasters, filmmakers, and digital media professionals from more than 100 countries under the umbrella of SIGNIS.

Local authorities in Rwamagana District have arrested 68 people from different parts of the country who were found praying in unauthorized locations, including areas previously closed by the government and sealed with concrete for safety reasons.

The Mufti of Rwanda, Sheikh Sindayigaya Musa, has said discussions with authorities have given hope that the early morning Muslim call to prayer, known as the Adhan, could resume.

Muslims across Rwanda gathered to celebrate Eid Al-Adha, one of Islam’s most important religious holidays, which honours the devotion of Prophet Abraham, who was willing to sacrifice his son Ishmael in obedience to God before being provided with a ram instead.

Church leaders under the Evangelical Alliance of Rwanda (AER) have been urged to deepen the promotion of the “Ndi Umunyarwanda” program within their congregations while ensuring church activities align with Rwanda’s national development agenda.

A group of 72 Muslims from Rwanda departed for Mecca in Saudi Arabia on May 17, 2026, to take part in the annual holy pilgrimage known as Hajj.

With the support of Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak (Mother of the Nation), Chairwoman of the General Women's Union, President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation, the UAE has announced the restoration of the historic Umayyad Mosque in Damascus.

The Catholic Church in Rwanda has launched an investigation into a group of individuals who claim to have appointed their own “Pope” within the country.

Archbishop of Kigali and President of the Conference of Catholic Bishops in Rwanda, Antoine Cardinal Kambanda, has arrived in Cameroon where he is taking part in the official visit of Pope Leo XIV. The Pope is visiting the country from April 15 to 18, 2026.

When Pope Leo XIV’s plane taxied to a halt in Algiers on Monday, April 13, it marked the beginning of an 11-day journey that is as much about geopolitical strategy as it is about pastoral care. By bypassing the traditional capitals of Europe for a four-nation African circuit, the Pontiff is effectively acknowledging a tectonic shift in the global order.

Pope Leo XIV will begin his inaugural apostolic journey to Africa on Monday, April 13. The 10-day tour marks his first visit to the continent as Pontiff, taking him across Algeria, Cameroon, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea.

Christians in Kigali have been called upon to deepen their faith as they celebrate Easter, with Church leaders emphasizing its importance in building strong families and promoting peace in society.

The Ministry of Public Service and Labour has announced that Friday, April 3, 2026, and Monday, April 6, 2026, will be observed as official public holidays across the country.

Muslims in Rwanda joined others around the world in celebrating Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan, during which they observed fasting, prayer, and acts of charity.

Catholic bishops from Rwanda and Burundi have expressed hope that the border between the two countries, which has been closed for about two years, will eventually reopen, allowing citizens to travel and trade with one another again.

The General Secretariat of the Synod of Bishops has released the final report of Study Group No. 5, which focuses on women’s participation in the life and leadership of the Catholic Church. The report was prepared as part of the ongoing synodal process initiated after the first session of the XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod.

The Embassy of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Rwanda hosted an interfaith Iftar in Kigali on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, bringing together government officials, diplomats, religious leaders and members of different faith communities.

Archbishop Dr. Laurent Mbanda, Primate of the Anglican Church in Rwanda, has been unanimously elected as Chairman of the newly established Global Anglican Council, ensuring his continued leadership of the Global Fellowship of Confessing Anglicans (GAFCON), the conservative Anglican movement committed to upholding traditional biblical teachings.

Dr. Apostle Paul Gitwaza has announced that Authentic Word Ministries, the church he leads, has suspended its scheduled prophetic tour to Israel due to security concerns.