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Thousands of residents welcome the New Year 2026 at Imbuga City Walk in Nyarugenge. Craish BAHIZI

From festive cheer to financial strain: Understanding Rwanda’s seasonal economy

Friday, January 09, 2026
Pictures of the victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi at Murambi Genocide Memorial in Nyamagabe District. Courtesy

When identity became a death sentence: The Genocide against the Tutsi

Thursday, January 08, 2026
African leaders meet with US officials during the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, in Washington, D.C., U.S. December 15, 2022

Africa in America’s new worldview: Seen, needed, but not yet prioritised

Thursday, January 08, 2026
Police officer explains how alcohol test machine operates.
Editorial

Drunk driving: No price is enough for an innocent life

Thursday, January 08, 2026
In October 2025 Rwanda and Brazil signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Political Consultations to strengthen bilateral dialogue. COURTESY

Walking together: Brazil and Rwanda at the start of a shared journey

Wednesday, January 07, 2026
Some of the best performing girls get their certificates of appreciation during an event in Musanze. File

Rwanda’s gender gains in 2025 must be protected

Wednesday, January 07, 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
Customers have lunch at a hotel restaurant in Kigali. Courtesy.

Speed in customer experience: Why fast isn’t always right, but silence never is

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
Guided by Agaciro, a philosophy of dignity, self-worth, responsibility, and national ownership, Rwandans restored confidence, revived institutions, and reclaimed agency over their future.

Agaciro must evolve into agaciroism

Tuesday, January 06, 2026
Some Kinyarwanda-speaking citizens of the Democratic Republic of Congo are pictured being subjected to severe torture in eastern DR Congo.

How native Congolese were made foreigners: Case of the Tutsi of Nyiragongo

Tuesday, January 06, 2026
Former UK Special Representative for Sudan and South Sudan, Christopher Trott, visits Kigali Genocide Memorial. Sam Ngendahimana

The language of ethnic cleansing: from Ngoma to the Great Lakes

Monday, January 05, 2026
Major General Sylvain Ekenge.

In Kinshasa incitement to hatred is indiscipline

Monday, January 05, 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
A waiter serves a customer at a hotel in Kigali.

When ‘sorry’ is not enough

Monday, January 05, 2026
A man works at home, writing notes while checking his phone next to a laptop.

Health issues with online work

Saturday, January 03, 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
General Sylvain Ekenge, former spokesperson for the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC)

Gen Ekenge's scandal: A sign of the downfall of a genocidal regime

Friday, January 02, 2026
Teen girls during a session on reproductive health in girls club in Nyanza District. Sam Ngendahimana

Too young to consent, old enough to face adult consequences

Thursday, January 01, 2026
The New Times
Editorial

2026 is here. Let us celebrate but also reflect

Thursday, January 01, 2026