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Joseph Rwagatare
Joseph Rwagatare
A new pope to replace Pope Francis will be elected on Wednesday, May 7. Internet
The world waits for white smoke from the Sistine chapel and a new Pope
Wednesday, May 07, 2025
European mercenaries surrendered to M23 rebels and were allowed to cross into Rwanda before they were facilitated to take flights to their countries on Wednesday, January 29. PHOTO BY EMMANUEL DUSHIMIMANA
DR Congo and its backers underestimate Rwandans’ resolve
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
AFCM23 fighters at the DR Congo side of the border after their brief show up at Rusizi 1 Border Post, on Sunday, February 16. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
UN and Europe’s actions in DR Congo will prolong the war, not end it
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
M23 rebels control the border between Rwanda and DR Congo on January 28. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Ending DR Congo crisis requires addressing M23 grievances, Rwanda’s security, and Tshisekedi’s failures
Wednesday, February 05, 2025
The M23 rebels are now in control of Goma, the capital of North Kivu province in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Courtesy
Fall of Goma offers opportunity for resolution of conflict in DR Congo
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Minister of Foreign Affairs Olivier Nduhungirehe and DR Congo's at the 7th Ministerial Meeting on peace and security in the Eastern DRC, in Luanda Angola on Saturday, December 14. Courtesy
Reflections on extraordinary abilities of some diplomats
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Ticket sellers serve travellers at Kigali Pele Stadium early Tuesday as thousands scrambled to catch buses en route to upcountry destinations on Christmas Eve. Photo by Craish Bahizi.
New Year festivities and the state of the nation
Tuesday, January 07, 2025
One of the newly completed housing units at the ongoing construction project of phase one of a halfway social reintegration centre commonly known as “Halfway home”. Courtesy
Halfway homes: Justice should be corrective and not retributive
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
President Paul Kagame delivers his remarks during FIA General Assembly in Kigali on Friday December 13. Kagame publicly announced that Rwanda was bidding to host Formula One racing.
When size is not everything
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
President Paul Kagame receives the national symbols during the inauguration ceremony at Amahoro Stadium on Sunday, August 11. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Kagame’s promise for a better country started with an impressive inauguration
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
On Friday August 2, Rwandans celebrated Umuganura, the Feast of Harvest and Thanksgiving. Photo by Willy Mucyo
Free culture from the past and bring it into the present
Tuesday, August 06, 2024
Rwandan delegation during 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. Courtesy
Paris serves sizzling starter to 2024 Olympic Games
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
The New Times
Huge win, big dreams, more work and rewards ahead
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Thousands of people during the celebration of the liberation Day at Amahoro stadium, on July 4. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Age of liberation generation already here
Tuesday, July 09, 2024
The New Times
Rwanda Decides: the party goes on, the youth at the centre
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
The campaigns for election of president of the republic and members of parliament begin on Saturday. FILE
Campaign for election of president begins this Saturday: Rwandans’ choice is clear
Tuesday, June 18, 2024
Rwanda Security Forces on duty to protect civilians in Cabo Delgado in Mozambique. In the Central African Republic and Mozambique, they have shown a different approach to collaboration in fighting insurgency.
No one will lose sleep over Forbidden Stories’ stale tales: we’ve seen it all before
Monday, June 03, 2024
Victoire Ingabire was convicted of serious crimes and sentenced to 15 years in prison and was pardoned after serving slightly over half her jail term. File
Ingabire seeks to be ‘absent presence’ on ballot
Tuesday, May 28, 2024

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