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Inside the Gisozi Genocide Memorial. The 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, one of the most horrific in modern history, lasted about 100 days.

A Belgian Catholic priest and the theology of genocide

Thursday, July 24, 2025
A historical photo showing a meeting between a Belgian colonialist and a Rwandan local. While colonial scholars often emphasized the king’s authority, Rwanda’s political system was fundamentally theocratic.

Why the Kingdom of Rwanda was a theocratic monarchy

Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Muhammadu Buhari.
Politics

Who was Nigeria’s former President Muhammadu Buhari?

Monday, July 14, 2025
The New Times

Eastern DR Congo: The tree and the forest, peace beyond a single story

Friday, July 11, 2025
Imitari operated with purely cultural intentions.
Society

How traditional troupes in exile backed the liberation struggle

Wednesday, July 09, 2025
The New Times

How Rwanda was liberated from the songs of hate

Friday, July 04, 2025
British investigative journalist and author Linda Melvern, MP Amb. Fatuma Ndangiza, a member of the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA), Prof. PLO Lumumba, a prominent Pan-Africanist and rights activist, and Dr Alex Mvuka, an independent research consultant. Courtesy
Rwanda

'A standard of good governance’: Reflections on Rwanda at 31

Friday, July 04, 2025
During the liberation war, the RPF used to emulate the Amilcar Cabral model in which leaders and cadres learnt how to truly fulfil their role in the liberation struggle.

How ideological clarity secured Rwanda’s liberation victory

Friday, July 04, 2025
Ambassador Charles Murigande former minister, during the interview with The New Times in Kigali on June 18. PHOTOS BY Emmanuel Dushimimana
Rwanda

“We started from minus infinity”: Amb. Charles Murigande reflects on Rwanda’s liberation, rebirth, and youth responsibility

Friday, July 04, 2025
Students march during the celebration of independance of Rwanda that was approved in 1962

Why Rwanda and Cameroon don’t celebrate Independence day

Tuesday, July 01, 2025
Eight projects from Rwandan higher learning institutions have been recognized for their contributions to national unity, reconciliation, and national resilience. Courtesy

Ndi Umunyarwanda: Students rewarded for championing unity

Sunday, June 22, 2025
Jan Vansina distorted Rwanda’s history to serve colonial interests. Internet

How Jan Vansina distorted Rwanda’s history to serve colonial interests

Tuesday, June 17, 2025