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Police officer explains how alcohol test machine operates.
Editorial

Drunk driving: No price is enough for an innocent life

Thursday, January 08, 2026
Dr. Thomas Hübl, an international facilitator of collective trauma healing and co-founder of the Global Restoration Institute, during the launch of the initiative in Kigali on Monday, January 5. Courtesy
Editorial

Healing justice requires collective support

Wednesday, January 07, 2026
As Rwanda welcomes elite competitions, the focus must shift from participation to performance.
Editorial

Rwanda’s sporting ambition must go beyond hosting

Tuesday, January 06, 2026
The introduction of self-sampling for cervical cancer marks a significant step forward in Rwanda’s steady and deliberate fight.
Editorial

Fighting cancer cannot be entirely outsourced

Monday, January 05, 2026
The High Council of the Judiciary on Wednesday, December 31, appointed 15 judges and dismissed two judges and a court registrar over corruption-related offenses. Courtesy.
Editorial

Judges hold unique position in society; accountability is essential 

Friday, January 02, 2026
The New Times
Editorial

2026 is here. Let us celebrate but also reflect

Thursday, January 01, 2026
A decorated segment of one street in Kigali ahead of festive season. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Editorial

Our 2026 resolutions should lift our communities up

Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Students during a class at GS Kimisange in Kigali. The Ministry of Education announced the reassignment of 890 school leaders after a nationwide performance evaluation. Dan Gatsinzi
Editorial

School leadership reforms are about learners, not punishment

Tuesday, December 30, 2025
A women sells different items for Christmas celebration in Kigali on Wednesday, December 24. Craish Bahizi
Editorial

Merry Christmas, but no celebration is worth life

Thursday, December 25, 2025
The New Times
Editorial

Let’s remember to celebrate together this festive season

Wednesday, December 24, 2025
State Minister for ICT and Innovation Yves Iradukunda nd other officials during a guided tour as Rwanda Space Agency (RSA) deployed the Geospatial Hub, also known as Geo-Hub. Courtesy
Editorial

Precision agriculture holds potential for millions of smallholder farmers 

Friday, December 19, 2025
The Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Yusuf Murangwa, addresses delegates at the launch of the 2025 Rwanda Demographic and Health Survey (RDHS) on December 17. Courtesy
Editorial

Despite the gains in public health, we still have work to do

Thursday, December 18, 2025
A view of the Musanze–Rubavu road, which was damaged by heavy rains in 2023. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Editorial

Drainage system must be fixed before damage becomes irreversible

Wednesday, December 17, 2025
The New Times
Editorial

Time for African universities to teach Africa-centred solutions

Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Burundi President Gen. Évariste Ndayishimiye and senior officers pose for a photo. Courtesy.
Editorial

Burundi must be held accountable for renewed violence in South Kivu

Friday, December 12, 2025
The New Times
Editorial

Rwanda’s aging HIV population deserves our coordinated support

Wednesday, December 10, 2025
The New Times
Editorial

HIV cure must not be a privilege

Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Chief Justice Domitilla Mukantaganzwa (C) addresses the media during the launch of Justice Week in Kigali on Monday, December 8. Courtesy.
Editorial

Mediating marital disputes require tailored, cautious approach

Tuesday, December 09, 2025
Some refugees who arrived from DR-Congo to Rwanda returned home on December 7 after the fighting in Kamanyola eased. Courtesy
Editorial

It is not too late for Kinshasa to right things in eastern DR Congo

Monday, December 08, 2025
The New Times
Editorial

Washington Accords: Why we need to be cautiously optimistic

Friday, December 05, 2025