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Inyambo cattle during a festival in Nyanza in 2024. File
Editorial

The recognition of Inyambo is beyond cultural symbolism

Tuesday, April 14, 2026
A dignified burial of 27 victims laid to rest during the 32nd commemoration at Mukarange Genocide Memorial on Sunday, April 13. Courtesy
Editorial

The power of early lessons in defeating Genocide ideology 

Tuesday, April 14, 2026
A dignified burial of 27 victims laid to rest during the 32nd commemoration at Mukarange Genocide Memorial on Sunday, April 13. Courtesy.
Editorial

Commemoration does not end in one week

Sunday, April 12, 2026
Nick Checker, Senior Bureau Official Bureau of African Affairs at State Department, delivers his remarks during the commemoration of the Genocide against the Tutsi in USA. Courtesy
Editorial

It is never too late to name the truth

Thursday, April 09, 2026
Mourners observe a moment of silence during a night of vigil at BK Arena on Tuesday, April 7. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Editorial

Kwibuka 32: A shared duty of care and remembrance  

Wednesday, April 08, 2026
Names of the victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi at Murambi Genocide Memorial in Nyamagabe District. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Editorial

Kwibuka32: Solidarity must be matched by vigilance

Tuesday, April 07, 2026
A decent burial of the victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi at Nyanza ya Kicukiro Genocide Memorial in 2019. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Editorial

As we mark Kwibuka 32, we must confront genocide ideology at all costs 

Sunday, April 05, 2026
The New Times
Editorial

Kigali’s Green City should be a symbol of inclusive, forward-looking development

Thursday, April 02, 2026
Rwanda officially introduced a long-acting injectable Cabotegravir (CAB-LA) HIV prevention drug on January 3. COURTESY
Editorial

Injectable HIV prevention offers hope, but only if discrimination ends

Wednesday, April 01, 2026
Patients pay for medical services at Masaka Hospital. The government has ordered health facilities to treat patients before verifying insurance. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Editorial

Care first, paperwork later!

Sunday, March 29, 2026
Under the draft Organic Law, district councillors would be elected through indirect elections, moving away from the current arrangement that allows direct voting. Craish Bahizi
Editorial

The next mayoral election must be a test of accountability

Friday, March 27, 2026
Officials during a consultative meeting central and local government officials on Monday, March 23, at Rwanda Military Academy, Gako, in Bugesera District. Courtesy
Editorial

We need to confront the culture of repeated failure

Thursday, March 26, 2026
Vivens Uwizeyimana, the founder of Umurava, was among the finalists in Hanga Pitchfest 2023.
Editorial

Start-ups key to Rwanda’s future but need more support

Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Jean Uwinkindi, a former pastor in Eastern Province, who is serving a life sentence in Nyanza Correctional Facility, is among 30 ADEPR preachers.Courtesy
Editorial

After ADEPR’s act, others must find the courage

Monday, March 23, 2026
Rwanda’s financial sector is sending a cautiously optimistic signal digital fraud cases have declined by 40 per cent over the past two years, falling from 5,000 to 3,000. 
Editorial

Rwanda cuts digital fraud, but systemic risks still linger

Friday, March 20, 2026
The New Times
Editorial

United Kingdom must pay what it owes

Thursday, March 19, 2026
The newly elected Private Sector Federation Rwanda officials. Chairperson François Twagirumukiza, 1st Vice Chairperson Jean-Claude Uwizeyemungu (R), and 2nd Vice Chairperson Diane Kamanzi (L).
Editorial

PSF’s new leadership must heed business concerns

Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Rwanda Defence Force soldiers near Pemba airport in Cabo Delgado in Mozambique. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Editorial

When Europe walks away, Cabo Delgado pays the price

Monday, March 16, 2026
Kigali’s decision to revise its cost-sharing model for neighbourhood road construction therefore carries significant implications for the future of urban mobility and community participation.
Editorial

Community-funded roads can work if Kigali gets the balance right

Friday, March 13, 2026
President Paul Kagame delivers his remarks at the World Nuclear Energy Summit on Tuesday, March 10. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Editorial

Rwanda’s nuclear ambition signals Africa’s energy future

Wednesday, March 11, 2026