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Gacaca courts (2002–2012) processed approximately 1.9 million cases through more than 12,000 community courts, delivering restorative justice and reconciliation at scale. FILE

Rwanda’s consensus governance model and lessons for post-conflict Africa

Thursday, June 04, 2026
A Rwandan soldier on duty in Cabo Delgado Province in northern Mozambique.

RDF is a people’s army deserving a Nobel Peace Prize, not sanctions

Friday, May 15, 2026
A genocide suspect during a Gacaca hearing in the former Byumba currently Northern Province. File

Life and memory beyond just forgiveness

Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Tarcille Uwimana, who had been convicted and sentenced to 25 years in prison by the Gacaca courts, was apprehended in Ngoma Village, Gitega Cell, Rugabano Sector, on Tuesday, April 14.
Crime

Karongi: Woman arrested after 19 years on the run over Genocide

Thursday, April 16, 2026
A Genocide suspect stands before the committee of Inyangamugayo judges as members of the community look on during a Gacaca trial. The community-based courts tried nearly two million Genocide cases before they were closed in 2012. File
Rwanda

How Gacaca courts still shape justice 32 years after Genocide

Sunday, April 12, 2026
A genocide suspect gives explanations during the Gacaca Court in 2004. File

From memory to prevention: What the world must learn from Rwanda

Sunday, April 12, 2026
Rwandan author Antoine Mugesera speaks to The New Times in Kigali. Mugesera wrote about the events that marked the end of the colonial period and the turbulent aftermath of the country’s independence. Dushimimana
Kwibuka

Three decades of resilience: Mugesera on Ibuka, memory, and path to unity

Wednesday, April 08, 2026
Officials and participants pose for a photo at the official launch of School ADR Clubs on Tuesday, March 31, held at ADR Centre in Nyarugenge District. Courtesy
Education

Why justice sector is taking ADR to schools

Wednesday, April 01, 2026
Mourners at Ruhanga Genocide Memorial site, the former Anglican Church in Rusororo sector in Gasabo district. File (2)

The architecture of memory and the burden of proximity

Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Panelists engage in a discussion as Rwanda joined the rest of the world to mark the International Day of Democracy on Monday, September 15. Photos by Kellya Keza
Rwanda

Democracy Day: Rwanda champions homegrown, citizen-centred governance

Monday, September 15, 2025
The New Times
Law

Judiciary launches first report on landmark Genocide cases

Friday, August 29, 2025
Norwegian authorities handed over Genocide fugitive François Gasana to Rwandan officials at Kigali International Airport on Friday, August 8.
Crime

What to know about Genocide fugitive François Gasana

Friday, August 08, 2025