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Some of the inmates at Nyarugenge Prison. More than 22,000 genocide convicts of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi who are set to be reintegrated into society after serving their sentences . Photo by Craish Bahizi

Genocide: convicts seek reintegration, forgiveness after decades in jail

Wednesday, June 14, 2023

Children carry jerry cans of water at Nkombo island in Rusizi District. Each year, on June 12, Rwanda joins the world in marking the international day against child labour . File

World Day Against Child Labor: How are Rwandan entities curbing the vice

Monday, June 12, 2023

Netflix co-founder and Chairman, Reed Hastings recently joined African Leadership University students in Rwanda for a series of talks. Courtesy

Netflix boss joins ALU Rwanda for business masterclass

Monday, June 12, 2023

Rwanda’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Amb Claver Gatete delivers remarks during a UN Security Council Open Debate on the Rule of Law in New York, on January 12. On June 12, Gatete said Rwanda pleads with all UN member states to consider the gravity of the crimes committed during the 1994 genocide, the prolonged suffering of the survivors, and the potential instability that the ongoing impunity poses. Courtesy

Fight against impunity not Rwanda’s task alone – Amb Gatete

Monday, June 12, 2023

Trainees, trainers and officials pose for a group photo as the 5-day training for RSSB staff on social security administration and governance, came to an end on June 9, 2023, in Kigali (RSSB).

RSSB pledges more social security coverage after ILO training

Monday, June 12, 2023

Children of Gisimba with his potrait at a requiem mass at, St Karoli Lwanga parish in Nyamirambo. Courtesy

Gisimba, a hero who saved over 400 children laid to rest

Saturday, June 10, 2023

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Kagame, Yo-yo Ma discuss Rwanda’s journey of reconciliation

Saturday, June 10, 2023

President Paul Kagame receives a delegation of Volkswagen Group Executives who are in Rwanda for the 5th anniversary of Volkswagen partnership with Rwanda, at his office in Kigali, on June 9, 2023 (Village Urugwiro).

Rwanda set to use locally assembled Volkswagen electric tractors

Saturday, June 10, 2023

Music lovers enjoy Aliel Wayz's solo performance at one bar at Gishushu in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi

The unending debate on noise pollution: What is the impact on Kigali’s nightlife?

Thursday, June 08, 2023

RDF Chief of Defence Staff Lt Gen Mubarakh Muganga meets a delegation from the French Armed Forces (FAF) led by Brig Gen Fabien Kuzniak, Head of Southern Bilateral Cooperation Department at RDF Headquarters at Kimihurura on Thursday, June 8.Courtesy

Rwanda, France seek stronger defence ties

Thursday, June 08, 2023

Mugisha is looking to do more events in Rwanda.

Burundian 'meat guy' on bringing recipes to Rwanda, balancing life and work

Thursday, June 08, 2023

An assortment of African waist beads on display. Photos: Courtesy.

Traditional accessory or fashion statement: What do waist beads symbolise?

Thursday, June 08, 2023

Johnson Mutibagirana, during the interview with The New Times at his home in Nyamirambo, on Monday, June 5.Courtesy

How a nine-year-old boy survived genocide at Gisimba’s orphanage

Wednesday, June 07, 2023

Late Damas Gisimba Mutezintare will be laid to rest on Saturday, June 10. Courtesy

Gisimba’s burial scheduled for June 10

Tuesday, June 06, 2023

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Disasters: Govt to help residents who lost IDs, land titles

Tuesday, June 06, 2023

Damas Gisimba Mutezintare sits with some children who lived at the Gisimba orphanage in Nyamirambo - Kigali. File

Forever indebted – people saved at orphanage eulogize Gisimba

Monday, June 05, 2023

Damas Gisimba Mutezintare, a hero who saved over 400 people in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi has passed on at the age of 61. Courtesy

Tributes pour in for deceased Genocide hero Gisimba

Sunday, June 04, 2023

Damas Gisimba Mutezintare has passed on at the age of 61, File

Damas Gisimba: Genocide hero dies at 61

Sunday, June 04, 2023

A bride and groom during a wedding ceremony. According to a recent poll, Rwandans display a relatively strong interest in selecting marriage partners who earn higher incomes than themselves.. Sam Ngendahimana

Poll: Rwandans prefer marriage partners with higher income

Sunday, June 04, 2023

Participants who completed a comprehensive professional training program in business skills and trauma narratives therapy, during the graduation event on June 3. Courtesy

GAERG members tipped on business skills, trauma therapy

Sunday, June 04, 2023