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Willy Mugenzi, the former journalist, the author of Cow for Peace, speaks to The New Times in Kigali. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Culture

Ex-journalist shines a light on role of cows in promoting reconciliation in new book

Friday, January 02, 2026
Participants during a two-day capacity-building training aimed at raising awareness, and implementing effective interventions to ensure safe, and supportive learning environments.
Education

University gender ministers convene to strengthen action against GBV

Wednesday, December 31, 2025
The Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Yusuf Murangwa, addresses delegates at the launch of the 2025 Rwanda Demographic and Health Survey (RDHS) on December 17. Courtesy
Editorial

Despite the gains in public health, we still have work to do

Thursday, December 18, 2025
Female and male gender-based violence (GBV) survivors in Nyabihu District receive soft-skills training and tea-plucking skills. Photo: Courtesy
Crime

Nyabihu sees increase in GBV reports amid awareness campaigns

Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Officials and award winners pose for a group photo at the 10th edition of the Annual Reproductive Health Journalism Awards, organised by the Health Development Initiative (HDI) on December 12. Photos by Hamza Ineza
Featured

Journalists honored for shaping public dialogue on sexual and reproductive health

Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Karera is the author of Forsaken for a Sake
Rwanda

“It ends with me”: How Mireille Karera turned private wounds into a pan-African healing movement

Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Teen mothers can now visit a clinic to access contraception, HIV or STI testing, and reproductive health information without parental consent. File    

If we don’t teach consent, we leave children defenseless

Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Sports enthusiasts raise their voices against gender-based violence during Car Free Day activities in Kigali. Courtesy
Health

Inside the mind of an abuser: Insights from a Psychologist

Monday, December 08, 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
The dialogue brought together policymakers, commercial banks, MFIs, SACCOs, fintechs, civil society, and rural women to explore practical solutions that expand access to dignified and fulfilling work. All photos: Dan Gatsinzi
Featured

Mastercard Foundation champions inclusive finance for young rural businesswomen

Monday, December 01, 2025
The Secretary General of the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF), Louise Mushikiwabo, delivers her remarks during the meeting in Kigali. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Women

Mushikiwabo urges reimagined approach to women empowerment

Wednesday, November 19, 2025
President Paul Kagame addresses delegates at the 18th Unity Club Forum, at Intare Conference Arena on November 8. Dan Gatsinzi

When strategy becomes colonialism

Thursday, November 20, 2025