Cremation is increasingly being adopted around the world as a way to conserve land and reduce environmental impact, although it remains less accepted in many communities, particularly in Africa.

Management and staff of Prime International Carriers Ltd, a Rwanda-based logistics and freight forwarding company, visited the Kigali Genocide Memorial in Gisozi and later supported a survivor of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi with house donation.

Verified cases of conflict-related sexual violence more than doubled globally in 2025 over the previous year, according to a UN report released on Friday.

The Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB) has announced that it received 4,100 cases of child defilement in 2025 involving children under the age of 18.

Kigali Marriott Hotel & Four Points By Sheraton Kigali successfully hosted its Associates Appreciation Week (AAW) from May 18 to 22, 2026, bringing together associates, leadership, and community partners in a vibrant five-day celebration of teamwork, recognition, and social responsibility.

The Julian Boys Foundation (JBF) on Saturday, May 16, 2026, successfully hosted an International Boy Child Day celebration aimed at empowering young boys through mentorship, leadership training, and values-based discussions.

The management and staff from Salvo Grima Group and Salvo Grima Rwanda on May 14 , 2026 visited Ntarama Genocide Memorial in Bugesera District, where more than 5,000 victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi are laid to rest.

SanlamAllianz Rwanda has paid tribute to former SORAS employees who were killed during the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, marking the 32nd time the institution has honoured their memory, while pledging to continue fighting genocide ideology, particularly its spread on social media.

More than 200 people were injured in a major fire that erupted Tuesday night at a large fuel depot in Abeche, the capital of Chad's eastern Ouaddai province, authorities said Wednesday.

The management and staff of East Africa Exchange Limited (EAX) on May 8, 2026, visited the Nyarubuye Genocide Memorial, where they were taken through the history of the atrocities committed during the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. The visit aimed at commemoration and deeper understanding of the events that marked Nyarubuye, while also strengthening a commitment to counter genocide denial and revisionism.

The management and staff of Spiro Rwanda visited the Ruhanga Genocide Memorial, where they also renovated two houses belonging to survivors of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.

The management and staff of Akagera Business Group and Toyota Rwanda have paid tribute to victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, including former employees of the then “La Rwandaise” company, continuing a tradition it has upheld since 2010. The event serves as a moment for reflection, unity, and honoring the lives lost, while reinforcing the company’s commitment to remembrance and resilience.

Employees of Q-Sourcing Servtec Rwanda, a leading private company that provides outsourced human resources and operational support to businesses, has visited Kigali Genocide Memorial in Gisozi, reaffirming their commitment to preserving Rwanda’s history.

Employees of Smart Africa, an organisation leading Africa’s digital transformation, on April 30, 2026, visited Kigali Genocide Memorial in Gisozi where they learnt about Rwanda’s tragic history that led to the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.

Retired General Fred Ibingira has warned that anyone supporting or backing the FDLR terrorist group will face consequences, while accusing the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) of enabling armed groups linked to perpetrators of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.

A 2025 Labour Force Survey by the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda shows that workers in the services sector are among the highest paid per hour, earning an average of around Rwf 1,100. In contrast, those in agriculture earn significantly less, averaging about Rwf 408 per hour.

Chinese President Xi Jinping has extended festive greetings and best wishes to the country's working people ahead of the International Workers' Day, which falls on May 1.

Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, has urged efforts to enhance the capacity to prevent and respond to natural disasters and effectively safeguard people's lives and property.

The management and staff of Jibu Co Rwanda, a company that distributes safe drinking water and cooking gas has visited the Muyumbu Genocide Memorial and donated Rwf 6 million to support the construction and modernization of the site.

Leaders of the United Nations (UN) and the African Union (AU) Commission on Tuesday called for faster implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Africa.