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As Rwanda celebrated the 29th Liberation Day on July 4, President Kagame urged the youth to continue building upon the progress achieved so far. File
Rwanda

Sacrifices made should not go to waste, Kagame tells youth

Wednesday, July 05, 2023
President Paul Kagame responds to different questions during a televised conversation dubbed ‘Ask the President’ on the public broadcaster RBA, in Kigali on Tuesday, July 4. Kagame said that Rwanda’s toughest challenge was rebuilding a shattered nation, uniting its people and making them understand their history. Photo: Courtesy.
Rwanda

Kagame on toughest challenges Rwanda faced after liberation

Tuesday, July 04, 2023
FIFA president Gianni Infantino controls the ball as he tries to go past President Paul Kagame during the match at the inauguration of Kigali Pele Stadium on March 15. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Rwanda

Kagame talks social life, managing stress

Tuesday, July 04, 2023
President Paul Kagame during a televised conversation dubbed ‘Ask the President’ on the national broadcaster, in Kigali on Tuesday, July 4.Courtesy
Rwanda

Kagame urges sense of urgency in implementation of AfCFTA

Tuesday, July 04, 2023
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente flanked by Minister of Local Government Jean Claude Musabyimana and other officials during a guided tour of the newly inaugurated Rugerero Integrated Model Village in Rubavu District on July 4. All photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Rwanda

PHOTOS: PM Ngirente unveils homes for disaster-stricken families

Tuesday, July 04, 2023
A collage of Tom Close's late parents, Lt Col Edward Karangwa and Sgt Grace Dukuze.
Rwanda

In the footsteps of heroes: Tom Close on continuing parents' legacy

Tuesday, July 04, 2023
French soldiers inspect a training session of Interahamwe in 1994. Courtesy
Rwanda

The forces that RPA defeated to liberate Rwanda

Tuesday, July 04, 2023
Christian Intwari and Vanessa Zuba Mutesi speak to Jade Iriza during a conversation. Photo by Willy Mucyo
Rwanda

Kwibohora29: Youth reflect on Rwanda's transformational journey

Tuesday, July 04, 2023
Republican Guard (RG) Unit FC fans celebrate after beating Task Forces (TF) Division 1-0 in a final to win the inaugural RDF football Liberation trophy on Monday, July 3. All photos by Craish BAHIZI
Rwanda

PHOTOS: Republican Guard crowned 2023 Liberation Cup champions

Monday, July 03, 2023
Hundreds of people including officials, police and army officers take part in a 21km 'Liberation Walk' dubbed 'Gikoba Trail' to mark the 29 anniversary of the Liberation in Nyagatare District on Sunday, July 2. Courtesy
Rwanda

Nyagatare: Gikoba trail liberation march aims to inspire future generations-Gasana

Monday, July 03, 2023
Lt. Col Lydia Bagwaneza during the interview with The New Times at the RDF Headquarters on June 30. Photo: Willy Mucyo
Rwanda

A teenage girl's journey to liberating her country: The story of Lt Col Bagwaneza

Monday, July 03, 2023
The New Times
Rwanda

Rotary Club of Kigali Karisimbi, Rotaract hold joint presidential installation

Sunday, July 02, 2023
A marine police officer makes a countdown before taking a dive
Rwanda

Marine Police enhance underwater search skills

Sunday, July 02, 2023
The Rotary Club of Kigali Virunga members as they celebrate their 24th President Installation Night in a memorable evening on Friday, June 30. All photos by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

PHOTOS: Rotary Club of Kigali Virunga hosts 24th president installation night

Saturday, July 01, 2023
A collapsed mining site where it was reported that a 14 year-old boy lost his life, while working at the site. Courtesy
Rwanda

Boy, 14, dies in Rubavu quarry accident

Friday, June 30, 2023
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente meets with the Chinese Ambassador to Rwanda, Wang Xuekun, at his office in Kigali on Friday, June 30. Courtesy
Rwanda

PM Ngirente meets Chinese envoy to Rwanda

Friday, June 30, 2023
The New Times
Rwanda

Trade Minister, RDB CEO summoned over SMEs, hospitality issues

Friday, June 30, 2023
The United Kingdom (UK) Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. Courtesy
Rwanda

Rwanda is safe for asylum seekers, insists UK Prime Minister

Thursday, June 29, 2023
The New Times
Rwanda

Rwanda takes issue with UK court ruling on safety of asylum seekers

Thursday, June 29, 2023
Famous ADEPR pastor, Theogene Niyonshuti, who died in a car accident in Uganda was laid to rest on Wednesday, June 28. All photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Rwanda

PHOTOS: Prominent ADEPR Pastor Theogene Niyonshuti laid to rest

Wednesday, June 28, 2023