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Experts say that excessive social media use can result into low self-awareness, loss of meaning in life and lack of interest in people. This can contribute to depression. Net photo.
Health

Social media overuse can weaken life purpose, mental health expert warns

Saturday, June 20, 2026
Rwandan peacekeepers in collaboration with the Society for Family Health bring free healthcare services to 390 people at Ruli Somba Primary Health Care Centre, in South Sudan, during a humanitarian outreach on Friday, June 19.
Health

Rwandan peacekeepers provide free medical care to over 300 people in South Sudan

Saturday, June 20, 2026
Sports enthusiasts watch game in Kigali. Craish BAHIZI

The match beyond football

Friday, June 19, 2026
Outgoing Kigali Doyen President Alphonse Mukama and Incoming Kigali Doyen President Theoneste Mwunguzi (Right) during the installation ceremony in Kigali on June 18.
Rwanda

New Lions Club presidents pledge expanded community service

Friday, June 19, 2026
The Campaign Against Genocide Monument at the Parliament grounds in Kigali commemorates the Rwanda Patriotic Army’s efforts to stop the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi and rescue civilians. The monument stands as a symbol of courage, sacrifice, and national liberation in Rwanda.
Art

Rwanda’s iconic monuments and the stories they tell

Friday, June 19, 2026
Girls receive sanitary pads donated by Jeannette Kawera and Brian Natete as part of their initiative to support girls from underprivileged families in accessing menstrual hygiene products in Gisagara District. Courtes

A dignified period should be part of every girl’s school day

Friday, June 19, 2026
Munyax Eco founder Francine Munyaneza speaks to The New Times during the interview. She started the solar energy company in 2013. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Women

How Francine Munyaneza built a solar energy company

Friday, June 19, 2026
Health Minister Dr Sabin Nsanzimana (2nd Left) addresses senators during a consultation meeting on autism in Rwanda on Wednesday, June 17. COURTESY
Health

Renewed call for support services for children with autism

Thursday, June 18, 2026
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Olivier Nduhungirehe meets with his South African counterpart, Ronald Lamola, in Pretoria on Wednesday, June 17. Courtesy
International

Rwanda, South Africa agree to renew, expand ties

Thursday, June 18, 2026
Various blood components in dedicated bags from left to right red blood cells, plasma, platelets, and cryoprecipitates, at RBC’s Blood Transfusion Division in Kigali, on July 30, 2024.
Health

RBC explores new use for excess plasma from blood donations

Thursday, June 18, 2026
A health worker chats with a blood donor during an exercise in Kigali. File
Health

Health ministry explores insurance-backed funding for blood services

Thursday, June 18, 2026
Minister of Local Government Dominique Habimana addresses participants during the Local Government Delivery Conference in Kigali on June 17. Photos by Kellya Keza
Featured

RALGA pushes for data-driven governance to improve service delivery

Thursday, June 18, 2026