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 Linda M. Kagire
Linda M. Kagire
Gamblers playing in Kigali. Sam Ngendahimana
Rwanda
Why Rwanda is raising the stakes on gambling regulation
Thousands of cycling enthusiasts cheer on riders while climbing Mur de Kigali on Sunday, September 28. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Cycling
How Rwanda turned the UCI World Championships into a festival of joy
Mugabukomeye says Rwanda has been a trailblazer when it comes to conservation, not just for Mountain Gorillas but for all wildlife in general.
Tourism
Conservationist Mugabukomeye on three decades of protecting Rwanda’s mountain gorillas
Rwanda’s first PhD radiologist  Dr. Theonille Mukabagorora poses for a photo at the graduation ceremony. Courtesy
Health
Rwanda’s first PhD radiologist on innovation, policy and medical imaging
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Cycling
UCI Rwanda 2025: Les Amis Sportifs and the making of a cycling legacy
Jean-Marie Vianney Gahemba.
Infrastructure
Veteran rider Gahemba: From Rwanda’s rugged roads to inspiring a new generation of cyclists
Team Rwanda cyclist Areruya Joseph poses for a photo with his father Barnabé Gahemba, one of the sport’s early pioneers and  his mother Placidie Nyirangendahimana during the celebration of Areruya's victory to win La Tropicale Amissa Bongo in 2017. Sam Ngenda
Cycling
Cycling legends reflect on Kigali’s UCI world championships
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Tourism
Up close with Kamagaju, a conservation icon in Akagera park
Governor Mugabowagahunde stresses that Kwita Izina is more than a celebration, it is a platform for education. All photos by Kellya Keza
Tourism
PHOTOS: How gorilla tourism is reshaping Musanze’s economy, communities
A view of an artwork in Kinigi, where preparations are underway for the 20th edition of Kwita Izina, Rwanda’s annual gorilla naming ceremony, scheduled for September 5 in Musanze District. Kellya Keza
Tourism
Buzzing with life: Kinigi gears up for two decades of Kwita Izina
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Music
Ama G The Black: The rapper who swapped urban fame for farming in Rwamagana
Education minister Joseph Nsengimana presents Primary Leaving and O-Level Examination results on Tuesday, August 19. The Ministry of Education has issued clear guidance regarding parental contributions in public schools. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Education
Rising back-to-school costs ignite social media debate
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Rwanda
Inside RICA’s mission to rein in substandard goods and spur healthy competition
Gloria Brave Impano, the 13-year-old, who attended New Excellence Academy in Bugesera District, scored 98.8 percent, ranking second nationwide. Craish Bahizi
Education
From results to reality: The stress of finding the right school
Actor and comedian Gratian Niyitegeka during an interview with The  New Times.
Cinema
How ‘Papa Sava’ creator has kept his storytelling alive for three decades
Clare Akamanzi, CEO of NBA Africa, during an interview with The New Times in Kigali on August 1, 2025. She spoke about sports, leadership, and breaking barriers across the continent. Photo by Willy Mucyo.
Basketball
Akamanzi on sports, leadership and breaking boundaries
The New Times
Cinema
Rwanda’s first Oscars committee signals new era for film industry
Former 10,000m and 5,000m national champion Dieudonne Disi
People
How marathoner Dieudonne Disi carved Rwanda’s place in long-distance running

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