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Rwanda Patriotic Army soldiers during the Liberation War. File
Editorial

Liberation Day: A celebration of progress and purpose

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
The gorilla standing with clenched fists and broken chains, is not just an artistic marvel but it’s a storyteller, a symbol of Rwanda’s journey from devastation caused by the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi to resilience.
Art

Liberation Day: The silverback gorilla-inspired sculpture portraying Rwanda’s rebirth

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
Israel Nuru Mupenzi, the President of Peace and Love Proclaimers (PLP), a youth-led organisation based in Kigali.
Rwanda

Vox pop: What does Liberation mean to young Rwandans

Friday, July 04, 2025
The 600 is a documentary that recounts the heroic efforts of a battalion of 600 Rwandan Patriotic Army (RPA) soldiers who were stationed at the Parliamentary Building (formerly CND).
Cinema

Films, books that capture Rwanda’s liberation journey

Friday, July 04, 2025
The new APR FC logo which is among new developments to be unveiled during the club's 32nd anniversary in Mulinda, Gicumbi District, on Friday, July 4-courtesy
Football

Back to the roots: APR FC to fete 32-year anniversary in Mulindi

Thursday, July 03, 2025
A judge has denied bail to Sean Diddy Combs after a jury convicted the hip-hop mogul of transportation to engage in prostitution.
International

Diddy denied bail after acquittal on major charges, faces up to 20 years

Thursday, July 03, 2025
Retired Captain Elizabeth Nyiramwiza, 76, one of the few surviving female fighters, has vivid memories of the harsh terrain and intense battles the liberators endured. Photos by Emmanuel Nkangura
Rwanda

Where liberation began: The rise of Nyagatare District

Thursday, July 03, 2025
RPA soldiers disabled by the Liberation War in 1990s. Courtesy
Rwanda

Liberation day: Rwandans reflect on progress, opportunity, and freedom

Thursday, July 03, 2025
The management and members of staff of The New Times observe a moment of silence to pay tribute to victims of the Genocide at the Ntarama Genocide Memorial in Bugesera District on Wednesday, July 2
Kwibuka

The New Times family honours victims of Genocide against the Tutsi

Wednesday, July 02, 2025
REG point guard Jean-Jacques Boissy will play for the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA Summer League-courtesy
Basketball

NBA Summer League: Mavericks pick Diarra as Boissy joins Milwaukee

Wednesday, July 02, 2025