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Christians seek healing at a waterfall in Nyungwe National Park. Rwanda has closed over 10000 churches that are not meeting minimum standards required by Rwanda Governance Board. Courtesy
Religion

Cultism in Rwanda: Dangerous worship practices spark debate on faith, safety

Thursday, August 22, 2024
Thousands of believers during a prayer session at the long awaited Rwanda Revival Conference that saw a multitude of believers from Rwanda and neighbouring countries flock BK Arena on February 4. Photo by Dan Kwizera Gatsinzi

State should be applauded for protecting society’s meekest from fraudster pastors

Monday, August 19, 2024
MP Gertrude Kazarwa delivers remarks as she was elected the new Speaker of Chamber of Deputies. Courtesy
Politics

More about new Speaker Kazarwa and her deputies

Thursday, August 15, 2024
Some residents who spoke to The New Times about their expectations to the new Members of Parliament. Courtesy
Politics

Citizens have their say on 5th Chamber of Deputies

Thursday, August 15, 2024
President Paul Kagame welcomes Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente after taking oath of office. PM Ngirente who was reappointed by President Paul Kagame, took oath on Wednesday, August 14, coinciding with the swearing-in of new members of parliament. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

THROUGH PICTURES: How swearing-in of new MPs unfolded

Thursday, August 15, 2024
President Paul Kagame addresses new members of parliament, on August 14. Kagame tasked new MPs to eradicate the disorderliness in faith-based organizations. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Religion

Kagame tasks new MPs to end disorder in churches

Wednesday, August 14, 2024
The Rwandan delegation includes the Women’s National Sitting Volleyball Team and Emmanuel Niyibizi, a track and field athlete who will compete in the 1500-meter category. Courtesy
Volleyball

Paris Paralympics: Rwandan athletes pledge to bring medals home

Saturday, August 10, 2024
The Rwanda Auto Fest, will take place on Saturday, August 10, at the CHIC parking lot Downtown. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

Kigali’s top eight must-see events for an amazing weekend

Friday, August 09, 2024
According to the regulations of NEC governing the 2024 elections of senators, the submission of candidatures for the said positions runs from July 30 through August 11. Courtesy
Elections

Ten things to know about Rwanda’s senatorial polls

Friday, August 09, 2024
The New Times

Love and tradition: Rethinking marriage in modern Rwanda

Friday, August 09, 2024
A believer praying from a cave. At least 100 'church caves' have been shut down in the ongoing crackdown, according to Rwanda Governance Board.
Editorial

A dignified place of worship is not too much to ask

Wednesday, August 07, 2024
The Archbishop of the Anglican Church of Rwanda and Vice Chairman of the Rwanda Interfaith Council (RIC) Laurent Mbanda, during an interview with The New Times on April 3, 2023. Following the closure of over 5,600 places of worship, including 100 cave churches over failing to meet the legal requirements governing faith-based organizations (FBOs) in Rwanda, on Tuesday, August 6, the Archbishop Mbanda said that “We knew what to do. But we relaxed”. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza.
Religion

Interfaith Council leader says churches ‘knew what to do’

Tuesday, August 06, 2024