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Fireworks are displayed near the Anti-Corruption Monument at Kigali Convention Centre on January 1, 2025. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi

Ten key rules on fireworks use in Rwanda

Monday, July 07, 2025

Defence minister Juvenal Marizamunda listens as a Uganda People's Defence Forces officer explains the instalation of solar panels in rural homes in Kabazungu Cell, Musanze District, on Thursday, July 3. All photos courtesy of RDF

RDF outreach powers homes, delivers clean water, healthcare to thousands

Thursday, July 03, 2025

Fire fighters on duty as a fire broke out at the Gakiriro wood workshop in Kigali on May 29. Photo by Kelly Keza

What if everything burned tomorrow? Why property insurance isn’t optional

Monday, June 30, 2025

The Rwanda Security Force (RSF) joined the people of Mozambique in celebrating the country's 50th Independence Anniversary in Mocímboa da Praia district, Cabo Delgado Province on Wednesday, June 25.

Rwanda Security Force joins Mozambicans for independence celebrations

Saturday, June 28, 2025

One Zambian soldier was killed and another injured during a peacekeeping mission in the Central African Republic.

Zambia confirms one peacekeeper killed in Central African Republic

Tuesday, June 24, 2025

The graduation of 34 law enforcement officers from Rwanda and eight other African countries at the National Police College in Musanze District, June 20. Photos by Kellya Keza

Keep learning to prevent crime, Biruta tells graduates from Police College

Friday, June 20, 2025

A total of thirty-four senior police officers from nine African countries, graduated from the National Police College in Musanze District on Friday, June 20. Courtesy

PHOTOS: Dozens of African police officers complete senior command, staff course

Friday, June 20, 2025

Morocco’s Minister Delegate in charge of the National Defense Administration Abdeltif Loudyi and Juvenal Marizamunda, Rwanda’s Minister of Defence, shortly after signing a military cooperation agreement between their two countries, on June 18.

Rwanda, Morrocco ink ‘landmark’ military cooperation agreement

Thursday, June 19, 2025

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Rwanda, Uganda military commanders review border security

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

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Students from Nigeria Institute for Security Studies visit Rwanda

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

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Regional defence experts set stage for civil-military cooperation activities in Rwanda

Monday, June 02, 2025

The Chief of Staff of the Egyptian Armed Forces, Lt Gen Ahmed Fathi IBRAHIM KHALIFA, inspects guard of honour on his arrival at RDF Headquarters in Kigali on Sunday, June 1.

PHOTOS: Egyptian military chief in Rwanda to strengthen defence ties

Sunday, June 01, 2025

The Mayor of Huye District, Ange Sebutege delivers remarks during a meeting with members of the Joint Action Development Forum held on May 27. Courtesy

Huye mayor urges district partners to prioritise social security issues

Thursday, May 29, 2025

Delegates at the 2025 African Chiefs of Defense Conference in Nairobi, the Kenyan capital. Courtesy

African military leaders call for unity to confront emerging security threats

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Donald Kaberuka, a Rwandan economist and former president of the African Development Bank speaks at the International Security Conference on Africa (ISCA) in Kigali on May 20.Courtesy

With critical minerals running out, Africa’s industrialization should be now, says Donald Kaberuka

Tuesday, May 20, 2025

President Kagame poses for a group photo with delegates at the conference in Kigali on Monday, May 19. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana

Can Africa have leverage to demand a seat at global arena as an equal partner?

Tuesday, May 20, 2025

President Paul Kagame addresses delegates at the inaugural International Security Conference on Africa (ISCA) in Kigali on Monday, May 19. All photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana

Africa’s peace, security cannot be outsourced – Kagame

Monday, May 19, 2025

Clotilde Mbaranga Gasarabwe, the Chairperson of the International Security Conference on Africa (ISCA) during the interview with The New Times in Kigali. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana

Former UN official talks upcoming international security meet in Kigali

Sunday, May 18, 2025

Minister of Defence Juvenal Marizamunda speaks at a previous UN Peacekeeping Ministerial in Ghana in 2023.

Defence minister reaffirms Rwanda’s commitment to UN peacekeeping reforms

Friday, May 16, 2025

Rwanda Investigation Bureau spokesperson Thierry Murangira presents to media the 322 mobile phones recovered- worth over Rwf77 million that were returned to the owners, on May 15.

RIB returns over 300 stolen mobile phones to owners, urges vigilance

Thursday, May 15, 2025