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Giuseppe Cardinal Bertello served as the Apostolic Nuncio (papal ambassador) to Rwanda from January 12, 1991, to March 1995. File

Cardinal Bertello: A rare voice at the verge of cataclysm

Monday, February 02, 2026
Veterinary inspectors examine chicken in a poultry farm. File

Strengthening poultry safety my Umushyikirano 2026 dialogue request

Monday, February 02, 2026
The National Dialogue Council, commonly and locally known as Umushyikirano, will take place on February 5 and 6, after a one-year break. File
Editorial

For Rwandans, Umushyikirano is a platform to chart a path forward

Friday, January 30, 2026
The National Dialogue Council was last held in January 2024 and brought together about 1,500 delegates from government, private sector, civil society and Rwandans in the Diaspora among others. Courtesy
Rwanda

Umushyikirano returns after one-year break

Thursday, January 29, 2026
The Minister of Justice and Attorney General Emmanuel Ugirashebuja (centre) speaks during Rwanda's fourth UPR review, as the country's Permanent Representative to UN Office in Geneva, Amb. Urujeni Bakuramutsa, (left) and Rwanda Governance Board CEO Doris Uwicyeza Picard look on. Courtesy
Rwanda

What next after Rwanda's fourth UPR review?

Thursday, January 22, 2026
Remains of clothes and other properties of Tutsi who were killed in Nyamata Catholic Church during the Genocide against the Tutsi. File

The failed church and five priests who refused to be silent

Thursday, January 22, 2026
Tito Rutaremare, the Chairperson of Rwanda Elders Advisory Forum (REAF), speaks at the meeting. Courtesy
Rwanda

Knowing Rwanda the first act of patriotism, Rutaremara tells youth

Wednesday, December 31, 2025
M23 spokesperson Lawrence Kanyuka addresses journalists in Goma in February. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Africa

DR Congo coalition continues targeted extermination campaign against Banyamulenge civillians – AFC/M23

Saturday, December 13, 2025
A church member uses sign language to communicate with deaf congregants during a service. Net Photo

Faith, technology, and rights: Building inclusive communities for persons with disabilities in Rwanda

Wednesday, December 03, 2025
A teacher trains a student with a disability in class. The high cost of specialised schools continues to push many children with disabilities out of the classroom. Courtesy
Education

High school cost derails education of special needs learners

Saturday, November 29, 2025
Sheikh Musa Sindayigaya, the Mufti of Rwanda, told The New Times that efforts are underway to ensure leaders of 320 mosques meet the new academic requirements set for faith-based organisations in Rwanda before the March 2026 deadline. File photo
Religion

Muslim leaders race to meet qualification deadline

Tuesday, November 25, 2025
President Paul Kagame greets RPF-Inkotanyi members during a campaign rally in Bugesera District on July 6, 2024. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza.

Consensual democracy: Understanding Rwanda’s homegrown political model

Monday, November 10, 2025