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Genocide survivor Xaverina Mujawayezu speaks to The New Times during the interview in Rwamagana. Photos by Kellya Keza
Kwibuka

How a genocide widow turned personal tragedy into leadership and purpose

Thursday, April 30, 2026
President Paul Kagame is expected in Botswana from May 6 to 7 at the invitation of the country’s President Duma Gideon Boko. Photo by Village Urugwiro
International

Kagame expected in Botswana for state visit

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Officials pose for a group photo as the Development Bank of Rwanda officially lists its third Sustainability-Linked Bond (SLB) on the Rwanda Stock Exchange on Wednesday, April 29. Courtesy.
Featured

BRD lists third Sustainability-Linked Bond on Rwanda bourse as it picks international investor interest

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has intensified patrol operations along the Uganda–DR Congo border in Kisoro District following attacks by the FDLR) militia. Courtesy
Africa

Uganda: Army on high alert over FDLR attacks against civilians

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
A child watches a video on a smartphone. Rwanda is about to introduce a law that would restrict children under the age of 16 from using social media platforms. Courtesy
Health

Rwanda considers restricting social media use for children under 16

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Parents feed their babies during a campaign to raise awareness about fighting stunting and improving maternal and child nutrition in Nyamasheke. Craish Bahizi
Health

Ngororero, Rutsiro to get equipment to shore up fight against child stunting

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
The expansion of dedicated bus lanes has eased congestion in Kigali. Courtesy.
Infrastructure

Expanded bus lanes cut commute times, ease congestion

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Cross-border trucks pass through Rusumo One Stop Border Post in Kirehe District. File photo.
Economy

Experts call for policy reforms to ease fuel cost pressures

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Workers in a production process at Safintra Rwanda Ltd, a roofing materials manufacturer, at the Kigali Special Economic Zone in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi.
Health

Govt prioritises workplace wellness to boost output

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Social Media influencer Chris Hoza standing with Kwibuka32 poster in front of Eiffel Tower in France
Kwibuka

A diaspora influencer’s digital fight for memory and truth

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Heads of delegations from AFCM23 and the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo sign agreements during talks held in Montreux, Switzerland. Courtesy.
Africa

DR Congo: Deadline elapses for prisoner release

Tuesday, April 28, 2026
The most common names registered for children in Rwanda are Ineza for girls and Ishimwe for boys. Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

Here are 10 most common Rwandan baby names

Tuesday, April 28, 2026