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Jane E. Klinger, a special advisor and senior research conservator at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum who serves as the chairperson of ICMEMOHRI delivers remarks at the meeting in Kigali on July 29. Courtesy

Global memorial, museums to stand against Genocide deniers

Monday, July 29, 2024

Freddy Mutanguha, the Aegis Trust CEO and Director of Kigali Genocide Memorial delivers remarks during the conference on Monday, July 29.

Global memorial, human rights museums conference starts in Kigali

Monday, July 29, 2024

Driving test car at Rwanda national police. Presidential Order approved the use of automatic transmission vehicles on July 25. File

Driving tests: What’s next after Rwanda okays use of automatic cars?

Saturday, July 27, 2024

President Paul Kagame meets Prime Minister Keir Starmer of the United Kingdom, on Saturday, July 27, on the sidelines of the 2024 Olympic Games, in the French capital, Paris. Courtesy

Kagame, Starmer commit to 'fruitful' cooperation in trade, sports, technology

Saturday, July 27, 2024

Ambassador Urujeni Bakuramutsa, Princess Basma bint Talal, and Yousef Al - Shamali, Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply cut a cake during the celebration.

Rwandans in Jordan mark Liberation Day

Saturday, July 27, 2024

King Mutara III Rudahigwa and Queen Rosalie Gicanda with the Kig's advisor, Eugène Muhikira in Egypt. 2021.15.11, collection RMCA Tervuren; unidentified photographer, s.d. All rights reserved

Mutara III Rudahigwa remembered 65 years later

Friday, July 26, 2024

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Isōko Peace Institute: sharing peace efforts with the world

Friday, July 26, 2024

French President Emmanuel Macron has commended President Paul Kagame for his efforts in promoting the sports industry and infrastructure investments. Village Urugwiro

Macron lauds Kagame’s sports development efforts

Friday, July 26, 2024

Alice Wairimu Nderitu, the UN Under-Secretary-General and Special Advisor to UN Secretary-General on the Prevention of Genocide delivers her remarks in Kigali on July 26.

Rwanda, a beacon of healing, reconciliation to the world – UN Genocide prevention chief

Friday, July 26, 2024

Ambassador of Rwanda to the UAE, John Mirenge, showcased Rwanda's impressive socio-economic progress

PHOTOS: Rwanda’s envoy to UAE highlights country’s journey of resilience, hope, transformation

Friday, July 26, 2024

Former Minister Jeanne d’Arc Mujawamariya and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Environment Patrick Karera. Courtesy

Mujawamariya, Karera under probe over forestry projects

Thursday, July 25, 2024

The Chief Executive Officer of Aegis Trust and Director of Kigali Genocide Memorial, Freddy Mutanguha during the interview with The New Times in Kigali on Thursday , July 25. Photos by Oliview Mugwiza.

Q&A: Aegis Trust CEO Freddy Mutanguha on upcoming peace conference, announcement of Isoko Peace Institute

Thursday, July 25, 2024

Jeanne d’Arc Mujawamariya’s dismissal as Minister of Public Service and Labour has been linked to her tenure at the Ministry of Environment. Courtesy

Mujawamariya’s dismissal linked to her time at environment ministry

Thursday, July 25, 2024

Mujawamariya has been one of the longest serving government ministers, having made a comeback to the Cabinet in 2019. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

Labour minister Mujawamariya dismissed

Thursday, July 25, 2024

A landscape view of farms in Nyagatare District. Land intended for agriculture, livestock, and forestry, which is larger than five hectares and remains unexploited, may be subject to temporary acquisition by the state. Photo: Courtesy

Why some land owners may have their tenures revoked

Wednesday, July 24, 2024

Rwandan Ambassador to Sweden Diane Gashumba during the celebration of Rwanda's Liberation Day on the evening of Saturday, July 20. Courtesy

PHOTOS: Rwandan Ambassador hosts over 150 in Sweden for Kwibohora30

Monday, July 22, 2024

President Kagame addresses delegates during a cocktail reception to thank key contributors to the successful RPF presidential campaign, on July 21. Courtesy

Kagame says Rwanda built on unity, won’t take peace, security for granted

Monday, July 22, 2024

President Kagame meets with Omar Daair, the British High Commissioner to Rwanda as he completed his tour of duty, at Village Urugwiro on Thursday, on July 18. Photo by Village Urugwiro.

UK, Swedish envoys conclude diplomatic tenures in Rwanda

Thursday, July 18, 2024

After serving Rafiki Village for the past 14 years, Mike and Vicky Koch believe they have done their part to equip and power young Rwandans, most importantly doing it with Rwandans. All photos by Willy Mucyo.

After 14 years in Rwanda, American couple returns home with full hearts

Thursday, July 18, 2024

Paul Kagame addressing a rally at his penultimate campaign stop in Gasabo on Friday, July 12. All photos by Olivier Mugwiza

Kagame recalls brush with Habyarimana guard in the 1970s

Saturday, July 13, 2024